Oh yeah, the Holiday Hits are back. Seeing as I am no longer an Australian expat – just for now, readers, who knows what the future holds – I thought I would bring back these wrap-ups. Here’s a look at…
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An Aussie Christmas Special
An Aussie Christmas I discovered during my time working abroad that residents of the Northern Hemisphere find it difficult to comprehend the thought of a summer Christmas (aka an Aussie Christmas). I even got asked once if we celebrate Christmas in…
Australian Expats: 18 Months Away From Home
Well, this is it. 18 months later. 4 new countries ticked off my bucket list. 2 new jobs on the resume. Countless friends made for life. I am now back in Townsville, or more specifically my parents’ house on Magnetic…
10 Lessons Learned From #BussingUSA So Far
Here are some life lessons I’ve learned so far as I bus across America. My #BussingUSA adventure began on 30th September, when I departed from New York to Boston. I have been on 15 buses so far and have about…
Outgrowing a City
During an evening stroll the other day with my friend along West Vancouver’s Seawalk, the inevitable question came up: what next? I have the rough plans drawn up in my head: work for the summer on the food truck, travel…
Australian Expats: 11 Months Away From Home
Can somebody please tell this year to slow down? I can’t believe that not only have I been away from home for nearly a year BUT that it is already May. Yikes! Vancouver’s weather is still having the mood swings it is known for:…
A Proud Aussie on ANZAC Day
A tear escaped from the corner of my eye as I saw the veteran being pushed toward me in his wheelchair, his jacket being weighed down by his war medals, his hand shakily waving at the younger children in front…
A Seasonal Reflection
Where I am from in Australia, we have two seasons: wet and dry. The wet season lasts from about October to March, and it pretty much means hell. Over 90% humidity every day so you hibernate in the air-conditioning, and if you…
Australian Expats: Nine Months Away From Home
Nine months. This time last year I was not in a good place. I was in another car accident, which left me without a car AGAIN. I then lost my job (that’s one helluva long story) and spent my birthday…
Where is Home?
Being a traveller, and an expat, it is undeniable that you will be asked hundred-and-one times where you are from. Working on a food truck selling Australian food in Vancouver also doubles the amount. But for me, it is difficult…
Learning to Live in the Moment
I found myself way too often unable to switch my brain off. I overthink. Over analyse. Overuse this particular muscle in my body. I am that girl that is constantly writing lists in the five different notebooks on her desk…
My Old Friend, Homesickness
Homesickness. That feeling that overwhelms you or sneaks up on you when you least expect it. I have felt it a few times since leaving Australia over seven months ago. When dealing with disgruntled customers or workmates and thinking, “I…