2020-12-09 17:53
This year we’re “stuck” at home for Christmas given we’re under Stay-at-home orders in California. It made me consider the differences between America and Australia w… Read More
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Who needs reality TV, this real-life LA. A peek into my surreal life as an Aussie girl thrust in the middle of Beverly Hills 90210. No scripting or retakes to make it more dramatic, just very LA.
2020-11-03 13:00
Every time I sit down to post about the elections and the state of play here in LA I end up discarding it. Sometimes because I end up on a tangent and other times because: “if you don… Read More
2019-05-14 18:00
As an Expat I have become accustomed to the different cultures in which we live and none more apparent than the greeting when you see a friend. In LA you greet friends with what I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-04-17 23:19
It’s true, there’s an ulterior motive to this post and the timing is no accident. What’s the difference in holidays (vacations) in the US vs Australia? I’ll tell you… Read More
2019-04-04 00:17
It’s Spring break and the perfect time to visit Australia if you live in the US. Naturally I get asked all the tough questions like where should I go, what should I see and how can we… Read More
2019-02-19 23:23
I’ve been putting this post off for a while now. Building your credit history in the US is tough–especially when you come so late in life. You know why? Because you’re star… Read More
2019-02-13 21:27
Everytime that day rolls around I wish I had a guide to Valentine’s Day in the US. I mean, it’s hard to escape it here in the US–and frankly it is at home these days too&nd&hell…Read More
2019-01-31 18:58
I thought I’d put it out there on the Australians in LA Facebook group: what are the Top Ten Things to Bring to LA when you move (or come over for a while). Auditions are well and trul… Read More
2019-01-24 01:05
I’ve been here a while now and it’s no secret I didn’t really want to live in the US. But five years in and I can honestly say I enjoy it. Before I launch into my 10… Read More
2019-01-10 19:56
How is your 2019 going so far? I love the New Year–full of hope and promise and opportunities to correct the wrongs of the year gone by. I know we’re supposed to keep going in a… Read More
2018-10-23 20:00
You’ve landed in LA either on holidays or to catch your break and move here. LA–the US in fact–is not known for its coffee so you’re in search of a good cup of coffee… Read More
2018-10-23 19:00
You’ve landed in LA either on holidays or to catch your break and move here. LA–the US in fact–is not known for its coffee so you’re in search of a good cup of coffee… Read More
2018-10-12 00:18
It’s a fair question isn’t it? Can you get scouted just by surfing in Malibu? After all it is LA and you hear stories like that all the time. How did you start modelling? Well I… Read More
2018-08-31 00:03
Give me a second to get a coffee (or maybe something a little stronger), a box of tissues and perhaps some chocolate. It’s not easy but I’m here to talk about College move… Read More
2018-08-21 22:19
I’m back in LA and, as if we were still living in China, I get a case of severe culture shock when we get back. Oh yes, you might not think so but LA has a very distinct culture. And i… Read More
2018-04-19 19:48
An Australian’s perspective–an Australian applying for American College from the US. What a relief: we live to tell the tale! I’ve tried to avoid boring you with woeful tal… Read More
2018-02-01 18:30
By an (Australian) country mile (or should that be kilometre?) G’Day USA Gala in LA is the best event in LA. Bar none. Well maybe except if I was nominated for an Oscar or Golden Globe… Read More
2018-01-24 01:03
Do you celebrate Australia Day in LA? Did I tell you about the first and the last time we celebrated Australia Day in LA? It was a doozy. So much so that it was about four years ago.&n&hell…Read More
2018-01-17 00:08
It’s a great question: do you sell everything in Australia and rebuy it in LA or ship it over? You’ve decided to take the plunge and live the dream. Or maybe, like us, you get an… Read More
2018-01-10 18:42
This year I was able to watch the Golden Globes as the past two years I’ve been working. Yay! I realised as I was watching from the comfort of my living room in my black hoodie that I… Read More
2018-01-05 18:05
Happy New Year and welcome to 2018. Here’s to good health, good luck & good fortune for 2018. I’ve got a (good) feeling about 2018. I think it’s going to be… Read More
2017-12-19 22:51
Seriously, in LA that’s a question: When will it begin to look a lot like Christmas. Truth be told it doesn’t. Sure you’ll get Rodeo Drive decked out in all its… Read More
2017-11-21 23:52
There are huge differences between eating out in America compared to Australia. And it will pay you, both as an Australian in the US and as an American in Australia, to learn what thos… Read More
2017-11-16 20:30
You secured your lease, life is going along swimmingly but you think it’s time to lay down some roots. Here’s a guide to buying a house in LA as an expat. LA rent is not ch… Read More
2017-11-01 22:30
It’s not uncommon for Americans to have no idea what I’m talking about. We have lots of slang words and I often like to use them just for laughs. But every now and ag… Read More
2017-10-24 22:53
I last left you (on this topic) when we were first understanding what the bloody hell we’d got ourselves into with our son wanting to go to College here. We’re not up to th… Read More
2017-10-20 20:44
You’ve found the area you want to live in and even managed to narrow your search to a couple of house. But now you have to secure a lease. Here are five important tips for s… Read More
2017-10-05 19:24
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for me. As many of you know my son is in his senior year at school. But what does this opening sentence have to do with clinging to… Read More
2017-09-26 20:19
If you’re like me and think you should be more educated on your finances then this is the post for you. I invited Craig Joslin along to talk about four steps for Aussie Expats to sort… Read More
2017-09-18 20:57
Did you watch The Emmy’s yesterday? For regular followers you’ll know that I’m addicted to all the awards shows. Some sources say that viewer numbers are dwindling but ther… Read More
2017-09-13 16:32
It’s time to talk about Health Insurance in the USA. I’ve bitten my tongue for the last four years but enough’s enough and it’s time to speak up. Because it&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-02-24 00:14
How do I tip in LA? I know, I know, I know. You get to America and you’re like why do I need to tip? It costs me a fortune in tips. You might not like it but there is a logic beh… Read More
2017-02-10 23:10
What sort of English is that I hear you shouting at me. How to do an “ask” for a school formal? What does that even mean? Well, if you’re the parent of a teenager liv… Read More
2017-02-01 23:14
It’s 2017 in LA but something’s not quite right. It’s been a while since I’ve written. And I have to confess to you straight up that I’ve been a little ob… Read More
2016-12-02 22:33
Renewing my expired CA Driver’s Licence? (California but you know that!) Doesn’t it seem like only a few months ago I (finally) got my Californian driver’s license? Well. … Read More
2016-11-29 22:02
Ever wondered how to raise the perfect LA Princess? Have you heard of the phenomena I like to call The LA Princess? The LA Prince exists too but in merely a shadow of their count… Read More
2016-11-10 00:31
Five reasons why I won’t leave the US just because Trump is now the President Elect I called it after Brexit: there’s a nasty feeling in the air all over the world: fear and hatr… Read More
2016-11-07 18:18
Election fever hits America. In a big way. It’s been ONE & A HALF years in the making and “the day” is almost upon us. It’s Monday morning here in LA… Read More
2016-11-01 19:30
So you’ve just found out you’re moving to LA. LA can be such a daunting beast—it’s big, there’s lots of traffic and one end of town is completely differen… Read More
2016-10-25 19:30
When does Neighbourhood Watch get classified as stalking–or just plain nosey? When did neighbourhood watch become stalking? There’s stalking. And then t… Read More
2016-10-20 20:00
It's time, we're all so over it but let's step back to discuss the differences between Americans & Australians when it comes to federal elections.
The post Politics and Federal elections… Read More
2016-10-06 19:30
How much does it cost to go to College here in America? Many of my sentences start with “Never in my Wildest Dreams…” Well in this case my sentence starts like this:… Read More
2016-09-29 19:30
Ever wondered what those funny terms are they use on TV or on the movies? You know the ones I’m talking about right? It’s the same for College: Freshmen, Juniors, Seni… Read More
2016-09-28 19:30
You simply MUST visit the The Broad. I know, I can hear you asking me: What’s the Broad? Well, The Broad is a contemporary art museum in Downtown LA. I know, I can… Read More
2016-09-27 19:30
Moving to The Valley I’m not living in 90210 anymore, instead I’m a “Valley Girl”. There is a whole backstory (and a half) that goes along with the move but for… Read More
2016-09-23 22:09
Do you have a nickname? After three years of living in LA it suddenly hit me: do any of my American friends have nicknames? So I took to Facebook, and a bit of investigative journalism to ge… Read More
2016-09-20 19:30
Such a good question: what do kids in Beverly Hills kids do for fun? Perhaps we need a branch-off reality series: the Real Kids of Beverly Hills. (Dibbs: if that comes out I want a cut… Read More
2016-09-12 21:30
Five tips to navigate Universal Studios Hollywood without a Fast Pass The Wizarding World of Harry Potter brings another dimension to Universal Studios Hollywood. For us locals who hav… Read More
2015-11-05 23:08
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Los Angelinos love to ...Los Angelinos love to talk “routes” Routes. Better known to us Aussies as which way to go. We call them &ld&hell…Read More
2015-11-03 22:36
Halloween makes way for Thanksgiving and Christmas … but in Australia November kicks off with Melbourne Cup Day: Celebrating Melbourne Cup Day in LA In one day here in LA the shops sw… Read More
2015-10-30 23:53
This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series The difference between America & AustraliaI often get asked the question: do Australians celebrate Halloween? It’s a well-known fact that… Read More
2015-10-27 22:49
Do you know the Kevin Bacon Game? It’s basically where you can put any actor within six degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon. Well … I just found out at a dinner that I can pu… Read More
2015-10-23 19:43
This entry is part 9 of 10 in the series The difference between America & AustraliaIt’s time for my weekly look at the differences between Americans and Australians. This hap… Read More
2015-10-21 05:29
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Moving to LATwo years on: the first six months are the hardest We’re in the thick of the first semester and it’s getting harder to work ou… Read More
2015-10-14 21:06
This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series The difference between America & AustraliaDifferences between America & Australia: Pies Savoury vs Sweet What’s the differenc… Read More
2015-10-14 21:06
This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series The difference between America & AustraliaDifferences between America & Australia: Pies Savoury vs Sweet What’s the differenc… Read More
2015-10-13 21:15
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Moving to LAFinding somewhere to live in LA I started this little trip down memory lane a few months ago, reminiscing about all the things we needed t… Read More
2015-10-08 20:50
This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series The difference between America & AustraliaDifference between Americans and Australians: guns Another week, another shooting. But it’s not a… Read More
2015-10-07 18:48
Open letter. To: Fox News. Fox & Friends. Calling for the sacking of your presenters, Tucker Carlson and Anna Kooiman, for their completely un-educated and ill-informed views on on… Read More
2015-10-07 18:48
Open letter. To: Fox News. Fox & Friends. Calling for the sacking of your presenters, Tucker Carlson and Anna Kooiman, for their completely un-educated and ill-informed views on on… Read More
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