Here are my favourite places to visit along the Sunshine Coast – an area I’ve been visiting for over 20 years! If you follow me on Instagram (which you totally should be), you may have seen I visited the Sunshine…
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Where to Stay in Melbourne
Here are my recommendations for where to stay in Melbourne, including budget, mid-range and luxury Melbourne hotels and hostels. When you live in a city, you tend not to stay in a lot of accommodation in said city. However, my…
16 of the Best Places to Eat in Richmond, Victoria
Here are my top recommendations for the best places to eat in Richmond for brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert (the most important meal of the day). During my time living in Melbourne (round two), I resided in Richmond – a…
22 Top Things To Do in Cairns
Here’s my ultimate guide, featuring the top things to do in Cairns, plus the best day trips and where to stay. My hometown of Townsville has always had a competitive rivalry with Cairns. Located five hours drive apart (practically neighbours…
How to Have a Merry Melbourne Christmas
Previously posted in December 2015 So I did a wrap up of Christmas in Vancouver, but I think it is time to do a guide to a Melbourne Christmas. Turns out the city knows how to do the holiday season…
Hayley Lately // September 2018
Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to in Melbourne. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best Melbourne eats….
How To Have a Lovely Solo Weekend in Adelaide (aka Radelaide)
Keep reading to learn about my recent weekend in Adelaide, including the top places to visit, the best things to do in Adelaide alone, and where to stay on a budget. For those who follow me on Instagram and Facebook,…
Reflecting on Six Months Back in Melbourne
It’s about time I updated you on life in Melbourne. Last time I lived here, I wrote about why I was moving to the city and I did a six-month update, so here we go again. This post is a…
Where To Visit in Queensland To See The Great Barrier Reef
Here’s my local guide to the best places to visit in Queensland to see the glorious Great Barrier Reef. Let’s begin with a little back story. From the age of 11 I lived in a place called Townsville, which is…
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Melbourne
I’ve somehow been back in Melbourne for over three weeks now. Time has honestly passed by in a blur of rental inspections and work. But I have tried to get out and about, to make the most of the lovely…
17 Reasons I Love Australia And Being Australian
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Here are 17 reasons why I love Australia. Although it may seem like I try and leave Australia to go travelling every chance I get, I do in fact love this country I’m fortunate enough to call…
Why I’ve Decided To Return To Australia… Again
In six weeks today, I will be leaving Vancouver (again) and heading off on my epic eleven week journey home. I will be visiting the UK, Europe and Asia before arriving back on Magnetic Island in time for Christmas. In…