The Fall Bucket List
November 5, 2013 in Canada, Lifestyle, North AmericaIf you’re looking for things to do this fall, look no further. Here’s my Canadian fall bucket list. For my first Canadian Thanksgiving, I visited my friend Jamie in Vernon. It’s located about an hour from Kelowna in British Columbia’s Okanagan region. I met...
Australian Expats: Five Months Away From Home
October 16, 2013 in Expat UpdateWeek 17 My week began with my first Costco experience. I was slightly impressed with the endless aisles containing just, well, massive things. Big toys, big snacks, big jackets. Go big or go home I guess. I also tried a $1.50 hot dog. Now...
My Hollywood Experience
October 9, 2013 in California, North America, USAFrom my first steps through LAX Airport, I knew Los Angeles and Hollywood was going to be like nowhere I had been before. This Australian was definitely right. Where to stay in Hollywood I thought for my first visit to LA I should stay on...
Australian Expats: Three Months Away From Home
August 19, 2013 in Expat UpdateGranted, this month hasn’t been full of as many adventures. But I have had to work to make money for future explorations, you know? However, that doesn’t mean I haven’t had a lot of fun in the Vancouver sun. Summer in this city is pure...
A Perfect North Vancouver Day Trip
July 29, 2013 in Canada, North America, VancouverAs I put my foot into the icy, cold water of Lynn Canyon, a shiver went straight through my body. I quickly tiptoed through the clear water to reach my aim – the flat rock sticking out a few metres from the bank. I...
Australian Expats: Two Months Away From Home
July 22, 2013 in Expat UpdateWeek 5 Welcome to expat update #2. Week 5 wasn’t too exciting. In between job hunting, I explored downtown Vancouver and on Wednesday I went to Moose’s Down Under, an Australian pub to watch the State of Origin (a very big game of rugby...