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Irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers exploring Oceania and Asia.
2023-08-18 04:43
The famous North Shore of Oʻahu is one of the most amazing places to visit in Hawaiʻi! Whether as a day trip or a weeklong holiday, the surf culture, relaxed vibes, and mouthwateri… Read More
2022-12-09 00:32
There are few things more incredible than having the good fortune to observe a sea turtle in the wild—these beautiful, graceful creatures glide through the water with ease and are one… Read More
2022-08-14 02:16
Thredbo is definitely known as a ski town, I know. But have you ever thought of visiting in summer? Sure, the Snowy Mountains may not…
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2022-08-12 03:13
Have you been to Jindabyne, NSW? This small town is just outside the Snowy Mountains and is often overlooked in a rush to get to…
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2022-04-24 06:02
Brisbane, the Queensland capital, is a fun and vibrant city with plenty to offer. But if you’re visiting Brisbane as a solo traveller, not to…
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2022-04-04 06:29
The Southern Downs and Granite Belt region, in southern Queensland, is one of the most unique parts of Australia to visit. Quirky wines, giant granite…
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2022-02-13 00:25
With the announcement that Australia’s international borders are reopening on February 21, 2022—for the first time in almost two years, there’s honestly never been a&hellip&hell…Read More
2021-05-27 04:19
If you live on an island, how do you get your mail delivered each day? For residents of the communities along the Hawkesbury River, the…
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2021-04-08 06:54
If you love nature and marine life, look no further than Montague Island for your next weekend away. This small, rocky island is only nine…
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2021-04-01 07:43
When you think of Queensland, you imagine sun, surfers, and coastline, right? Well, get this—there is so much more to the state than just the…
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2021-03-15 07:52
Phillip Island Penguin Parade If the opportunity ever arises in life to attend something called a “Penguin Parade”, it would be foolish to decline. Two…
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2021-03-15 04:35
Note: This is part of a series of articles on driving solo from Adelaide to Alice Springs, via Uluru, across the vast Australian outback of…
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2020-12-18 03:49
It’s one of the most iconic surf towns in Australia, if not the world—Byron Bay. Set in Northern NSW, not far from the Queensland border,…
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2020-12-14 03:27
Australian cuisine is unlike anything else, thanks to its diversity, endless coastline, and vast size. If you’ve just moved down under or are planning to…
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2020-11-20 07:54
It was a dark and stormy Halloween, literally. Could there be a more perfect opportunity to go on a ghost tour? I’ve always loved Halloween…
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2020-10-05 22:23
Would you believe I started The Accidental Australian way back in 2013!? I know, where does the time go? It was originally just a little…
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2020-09-25 08:59
Want to visit somewhere off the beaten path? If so, you need to head to Ipswich. Visitors to South East Queensland generally make a beeline…
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2020-09-18 03:01
Sydney is a seriously cool city, but it’s not always easy to get around. Areas like the CBD and the Inner West are well-serviced by…
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2020-09-09 05:15
Hot Air Ballooning with Floating Images Do you ever have that one amazing experience you’ve wanted to do for ages, but just hadn’t had the…
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2020-08-13 06:49
A Weekend Guide to Mudgee, NSW Mudgee. Is it the new Hunter Valley? Well, no. It’s easy to compare the two main wine regions within…
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2020-06-02 23:53
Winter. It’s not for everyone. I love skiing and would happily spend all winter on a mountain in Thredbo if I could, but it’s not…
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2020-05-29 22:52
Feeling a bit of cabin fever and ready to get out and stretch your legs? If you’re looking for adventure, road trips, and mouth-watering regional…
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2020-05-05 03:33
Finding the best Sunshine Coast attractions can be easy. This spectacular part of Queensland is known for its surf beaches, hinterland, and resorts, making it…
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2020-04-19 02:15
Working overseas in Australia , or elsewhere, is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional growth, and can be a lot of fun at the…
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2020-01-24 01:30
Where is Fremantle? Fremantle, Western Australia, is a seriously cool city. It’s chock full of cafes, architecture, beaches, and a quirky, relaxed vibe that makes…
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2020-01-22 03:57
Are you heading from Sydney to London? It’s a super popular route for expats, either for business travel or holiday. Unfortunately, as anyone has travelled…
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2020-01-01 02:13
The Bali Swing If you’ve been on Instagram lately (or really, ever), and searched hashtags for #travel, #bali, #girlswhotravel, or something along those lines, you’ve…
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2019-12-15 22:34
What is the TSS Earnslaw? All aboard Queenstown’s heritage steamship. Built in 1912, the TSS Earnslaw is only a year older than the Titanic and…
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2019-11-17 22:21
If you’re visiting Sydney, or even if you’re a local, you may have noticed the costs of dining out in the city can quickly escalate.…
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2019-11-05 22:08
Queenstown, New Zealand- it’s famous for being the extreme adventure capital of the world. Bungee jumping as an organised activity started in Queenstown, and now…
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2019-09-24 23:10
Best craft breweries in Sydney Long gone are the days when Australia’s drink offerings included VB and Carlton, and red or white. Although amazing wineries…
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2019-09-04 05:15
Unique Hotels in Australia Sometimes you just want to get away on an adventure, and, let’s face it, the average, cookie-cutter chain hotels don’t always…
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2019-08-30 07:40
It may surprise you that not only does it snow in Australia, but it snows enough to create some fantastic ski resorts. 16, in fact.…
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2019-07-23 07:40
Ruined Castle hike I recently had the good fortune to do one of the best bushwalks in the Blue Mountains National Park- the Ruined Castle…
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2019-07-12 07:54
Blue Mountains Abseiling The Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most stunning places in the world- at only an hour and a half…
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2019-07-03 23:20
Sydney ocean swimming. Sharks. Deep open water. Riptides. At first glance, it might sound like the start of a bad horror movie. However, open water…
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2019-05-30 00:35
Q Station ghost tours Manly’s Q Station, originally known as Quarantine Station, was just as the name implies- a place for passengers arriving in Sydney…
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2019-05-27 22:52
Why go? If any country was made for road trips, it’s Australia. Wide open spaces, sparkling beach after beach, the iconic red ochre of the…
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2019-05-20 01:17
Sydney is world-renowned for its gorgeous summers- days at the beach, barbeques, surfing, and suntans. Not to ruin the illusion if you’re moving to Sydney…
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2019-05-03 04:13
What are the best backpacker jobs in Sydney? Australia offers an amazing visa type for citizens of many countries- the work and holiday visa.…
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2019-03-08 00:05
Best Hikes on Oahu The Hawaiian islands are unlike anywhere else- in minutes you can go from sparkling Pacific beaches to rugged, volcanic terrain. If…
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2019-02-25 23:30
Where to stay in Kauai Hawaii is an increasingly popular destination for Australians, especially due to the competitive flight deals regularly found by Australian carriers.…
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2019-01-31 22:16
Sydney to Byron Bay road trip Take two American girls, one 19-year-old Saab convertible, add a few too many bags of kettle chips, plus the…
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2019-01-15 22:45
2018: A Year in Review Happy 2019! I haven’t done a post like this before, but I thought I’d provide an update and overview of…
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2019-01-10 23:12
Kayaking with dolphins in Byron Bay Kayaking with dolphins in Byron Bay is one of the best things to when visiting Australia’s most famous surf…
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2018-12-19 07:05
How to plan a New Zealand South Island road trip? Where to start, where to go, what to do… The South Island is unbelievable for…
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2018-12-13 23:00
Things to Do in Melbourne While at the Australian Open There are only several weeks more to go before the next Australian Open. Have you…
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2018-12-10 03:38
Vaucluse House, Sydney Vaucluse House is one of those places I had been meaning to visit for ages, but just hadn’t gotten around to it.…
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2018-12-05 07:03
UNESCO World Heritage treasure, the Great Barrier Reef, may be the best known natural wonder in Queensland, if not Australia. It draws huge numbers of guests per…
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2018-11-30 07:27
“And if you look over there, you can see Hawaii’s state bird”, said our guide on the Na Pali coast. He was, of course, referring…
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2018-11-13 21:07
What to do in Chiang Rai? Chiang Rai is one of the best kept secrets of Thailand. Why visit Chiang Rai? Well, this northern province,…
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2018-10-24 02:54
10 Reasons to Take the Kids to Cairns Editor’s note: I am glad to present the latest guest post for The Accidental Australian, thanks to…
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2018-10-16 05:27
There is so much to see and do in Sydney, it can be a bit overwhelming when you first arrive. All visitors and new expats…
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2018-10-02 07:09
Northern Thailand is a unique and beautiful part of the country, unlike anywhere else in the Kingdom. I recently had the chance to visit Chiang…
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2018-09-18 04:57
The Ultimate Guide to Amritsar, India Why go? Amritsar, located in the north-west Indian state of Punjab, is most well-known as the home of the…
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2018-09-07 02:25
6 Words to Describe Amritsar I recently had the chance to visit Amritsar, India, as a guest of Air Asia and Punjab Tourism. It was…
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2018-08-22 01:42
City2Surf If you live in Sydney, chances are high that you’re familiar with City2Surf. This 14km race is billed as the world’s largest ‘fun run’,…
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2018-06-26 23:26
Haunted History Tour, Cockatoo Island A former convict prison, dry dock and industrial work site, as well as a reformatory school for girls, Cockatoo Island…
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2018-06-21 06:49
Day trip to the Southern Highlands from Sydney Due to a fortuitous circumstance of events, I had the opportunity to head out on a last-minute…
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2018-06-13 23:52
Best Instagram Spots Canberra Canberra is a seriously cool city. It was named as one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities 2018, and was the…
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2018-05-30 23:35
Cartier: The Exhibition- When the diamonds came to Canberra Marilyn Monroe might have crooned, “A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but diamonds…
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2018-05-25 01:42
I’ve just never been a gym person- I prefer being outside to exercise over the monotony and stale sweaty sock smell of the gym. But,…
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2018-04-30 08:24
Sydney Street Art For years, Melbourne has taken the cake when it comes to street art in Australia. Walking down tiny laneways, past brick walls,…
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2018-04-23 22:45
How to Make the Most of a Weekend in Sydney If you only had one weekend in Sydney, how would you spend it? This is…
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2018-04-16 22:54
9 Travel Hacks for Surviving a Group Tour I’ve always been an independent traveller, preferring to travel on my own, with family, or loved ones.…
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2018-04-09 00:07
Hyde Park Barracks is one of the those places in Sydney that I had been meaning to visit for years, but hadn’t gotten around to…
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2018-03-26 22:10
An Ode to Flying Economy Qantas just completed the first ever direct Perth to London flight, at a duration of 17 hours. The only direct…
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2018-02-06 00:12
Luna Park Luna Park. A throwback to a bygone era, perched on Sydney’s northern harbor. This amusement park, first opened in 1935, is located in…
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2018-01-30 22:38
If you’ve ever visited any of the beachside resort towns on America’s east coast, then you are probably very familiar with the classic Americana pastime…
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2018-01-15 23:49
My Top Gear Recommendations for Improving Your Blog Photography Over the past 12 months, I’ve been doing a lot of analysis to the blog, in…
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2018-01-10 22:07
As even the most casual reader of The Accidental Australian would know, I am a big fan of living in Sydney. It is beautiful, full…
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2018-01-08 03:06
Why skin checks are important It is stating the obvious to say that the sun is strong in Australia. Growing up in the US, I…
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2018-01-05 05:36
Sydney Opera House – an Australian icon Construction of the Sydney Opera House was scheduled to take four years, at a cost of $7 million…
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2017-12-26 09:40
‘Sip My Ocean’ Modern art. You probably love it or hate it. If you hate it, or, at the most are ambivalent towards it, I…
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2017-12-14 22:30
Follow my blog with Bloglovin How to spend a day in Fremantle I didn’t know much (ok, anything) about Fremantle before a recent trip to…
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2017-12-11 22:55
How to make friends as an expat in Sydney Moving to a new country is a big deal, and one of the hardest things is…
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2017-12-06 04:04
Sydney travel- what to save on and what to splurge on Australia definitely has a reputation for being expensive, especially within the major cities. However,…
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2017-11-23 22:30
‘I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die’, Johnny Cash melancholically crooned in ‘Folsom Prison Blues’, but to get a one way…
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2017-11-19 21:43
How to Plan a Day on Rottnest Island Rottnest Island, located off the coast of Western Australia, about 19km from Fremantle, had caught my eye for…
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2017-11-12 23:03
After moving to Australia, one of the first things I noticed was how insanely bright it is here. The sun is incredibly strong, even in…
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2017-11-08 00:44
I originally planned on visiting Fremantle solely to check out the Fremantle Prison, a convict-built prison and World Heritage site. However, once I stepped off…
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2017-10-30 23:05
Outside of writing and blogging, I work for a charity here in Sydney, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. One of the perks of the…
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2017-10-26 21:53
Australia is famous for its sunshine, beaches, seafood, and relaxed Aussie way of life. You can find all of these things all over Australia, but…
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2017-10-22 22:48
Best Food Delivery Apps in Sydney There’s no shame in ordering delivery sometimes, I get it. You’re tired, hungry, it’s cold outside, and leftovers just…
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2017-10-19 00:45
The Calyx- Why Go? Located within Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden, the Calyx is the garden’s newest attraction. It’s a spacious greenhouse, featuring a rotating range…… Read More
2017-10-04 03:33
Where to stay on the Gold Coast- Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach?
Where to stay on the Gold Coast- Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach? The Gold Coast, a popular beach and resort area in South Eas… Read More
2017-09-22 01:35
There’s nothing better than the first few days of spring, no matter where you live. The sweet smell and beautiful purple of blossoming jacaranda (possibly followed by intense allergies… Read More
2017-09-17 23:36
Editor’s note- Our latest guest post, from Alexis Jimenea, looks at off-the-radar camping spots in NSW- these places looks beautiful and perfect to explore, now that warmer weather is… Read More
2017-09-12 03:11
West Head Army Track- Why Go?
This challenging walking trail, officially opened in 2016, offers beautiful views, a glimpse into Sydney’s history, and a steep (but not too unbearable) c… Read More
2017-08-17 04:04
Where to buy American food in Sydney – If there’s one thing expats tend to miss living overseas, it’s food from their home country. As an American expat living in Sydney, b… Read More
2017-08-10 07:17
Palm Beach- Why Go?
Palm Beach is a stunning beach and hiking area just north of Sydney, providing unbelievable views from the peak, open ocean on one side, Broken Bay and Ku-Ring-Gai Nation… Read More
2017-07-28 06:32
The Gilis are three tiny islands located between Bali and Lombok and make up a small part of the Indonesian archipelago. Gili Trawangan (also called Gili T), Gili Air, and Gili Meno, j… Read More
2017-07-12 06:10
Editor’s note: This guest blog is courtesy of Isabel of Bel Around the World.
Although Australia is nowadays cherished for its big cities and iconic landmarks, its beaches remain spect… Read More
2017-07-06 08:10
You might be thinking, Katie, this is a weird article for you to write, since you’re not particularly into yoga (or retreats). However, you stand corrected, dear readers- read on for c… Read More
2017-06-28 06:50
Note- This piece is a longer read, but worth the time for anyone planning a trip to Indonesia.
I’ll start by saying what happened to me wasn’t even that bad, and I am not even c… Read More
2017-06-27 06:56
I discovered a beautiful irony while traveling alone through Japan.
Despite the country’s reputation for innovation, robots, and the latest in everything high-tech, it’s the perf… Read More
2017-06-12 04:39
Editor’s note: This guest blog is courtesy of The 30 Something Backpackers (bio below).
Melbourne made us giddy. From the moment we set foot in Federation Square, surrounded by shiny… Read More
2017-06-07 01:54
Sydney’s social calendar is full all year of amazing events, festivals, and gatherings, but there’s nothing quite like the annual Vivid Sydney, Festival of Light, Music & Id… Read More
2017-06-01 02:30
As an American expat in Sydney, I often write about my own experiences as an ‘Accidental Australian’, in an attempt to help others who have made the move down under, or are conte… Read More
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