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…
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Australian Expats: 15 Months Away From Home
Well, that’s it, I have said farewell to Vancouver for a couple of months while I go explore the massive continent that is North America. August had its highs and lows just like July. The highs made it one of…
The VIP Experience at Squamish Valley Music Festival
So I mentioned previously that I was fortunate enough to win two weekend passes and camping to the Squamish Valley Music Festival because I am a Virgin Mobile customer. After the weekend I will stay loyal to Virgin for the…
Australian Expats: 14 Months Away From Home
July has breezed by like every other month this year, bringing with it some beautiful summertime weather. It also, unfortunately, had its definite highs and devastating lows. But we have finished with some good news, which I will announce at…
A Beautiful Break at Granville Island Public Market
Hey there, fellow market lovers! Granville Island, although not technically an island, is a little bit of land jutting into the ocean over the bridge from Vancouver’s CBD. It is easily accessible via the #50 bus from downtown for those…
Once Upon a Time in Steveston, British Columbia
All the reasons why I loved visiting Steveston when I lived in Vancouver. Once upon a time, there was a seaside neighbourhood in the Vancouver area called Steveston. It’s known for transforming into Storybrooke a.k.a. the fictional town in the…
Australian Expats: 13 Months Away From Home
Hi June, bye June. The official beginning of summer in Vancouver not only lightened my life with some well-missed sun but included a lot of fun adventures. Between work and the outings I haven’t had too much time left for my…
Australian Expats: A Year Away From Home!
Pop the champagne! Sprinkle the confetti! It’s a celebration on the blog today as I have now been away from the sandy shores of Australia for one year. Which also means 12 months since I have seen my family and…
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 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…
Australia Expats: Ten Months Away From Home
Another month has literally flown past me in a blur of work, rain (thanks Vancouver) and of course fun with my fellow expats. As I have mentioned before, my brain sometimes likes to think way too much, and this month…
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…