Where I am from in Australia, we have two seasons: wet and dry. 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 do unfortunately need to step outside you sweat. A lot. You feel as if your face […]
Where is Home?
Being a traveller, and an expat, it is undeniable that you will be asked a 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 to answer this question. Is home where I was born? Grew up? Lived before […]
A DAY TRIP TO MORETON ISLAND
Now, I know most people spend their Christmas parties with an alcoholic beverage in hand at a hopefully-swanky restaurant or bar. But this year, my work decided to borrow the boss’ credit card and splurge on a day cruise to Moreton Island, off the Brisbane coast. Six of us had a blast aboard Dolphin Wild Cruises. SPEND […]
A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO MAGNETIC ISLAND
Here it is – my guide to the best of Magnetic Island, including the best things to do and how to get around. Updated April 2019 As a Queensland resident and traveller, I know a lot of national and international visitors love to visit our east coast. And why not? It has fantastic beaches, lush […]
WHERE TO FIND KOALAS ON MAGNETIC ISLAND
Searching for the best places to see koalas on Magnetic Island? As a semi-local, I’m here to share my insider tips so you can find a cute koala in the wild on Magnetic Island as well. Updated January 2019 Koalas are awesome. Even more awesome than wombats, and that’s saying something coming from me. When […]
