After weeks of digging through old documents and photos to string together a timeline and gather evidence of a de-facto relationship with my partner Callum, I finally sat down to begin the online application process for my 820/801 Australian Partner Visa.. And then immediately had to go dig through[...]
To the uninitiated, getting Australian permanent residency through a sponsored Partner Visa may seem like a mere technicality rather than the Herculean task that it truly is (the number of times people have told me to "just get married"..). One look at the Home Affairs 820/801 Partner Visa page (or[...]
Just walking through the streets of Melbourne, there's a tangible and almost infectious sense of excitement that most visitors experience instantly, drawn into the energy and vibrant culture of this dynamic Australian city. But there is still so much more to Victoria than its hip capital, and unfor[...]
Dramatic coastal scenery, brilliant aquamarine beaches, an overabundance of endemic Australian wildlife... it's not an exaggeration to say that Kangaroo Island will steal your breath at every turn. Australia's third largest island has long since held the reputation of a rugged paradise: wind-whippe[...]
Our final day on Kangaroo Island is entirely bittersweet— excited to be exploring more of this island paradise, but devastated to be heading back so soon! As we make our way from Flinders Chase National Park in the west to Penneshaw in the northeast to catch our ferry back to mainland, we have an[...]
After a pretty mind-blowing first day filled with beautiful bays and empty beaches, we are eager to discover even more of Kangaroo Island today, driving into the national park to look for wildlife and admire some of the famously dramatic South Australian scenery. Lucky for us, we wake up to perfect[...]
Rugged, wildlife-covered Kangaroo Island has been at the top of my list for quite some time now (after I read an article that called it the best place in Australia to spot wild koalas!!), but that's the thing about living in this beautiful country— there're so many amazing places to see that the t[...]
Floating just off the coast of Brisbane, North Stradbroke Island boasts some of the most incredible landscapes and stunning coastal scenery you'll find anywhere in Australia, and yet has all the retro charm and relaxed vibes of a little country town. As one of the world's largest sand islands (secon[...]
Crusing by tropical beaches and lush rainforests, through quaint coastal towns and two bustling capital cities, along ocean vistas and lake views, and over some truly dramatic landscapes on Australia's east coast, the Legendary Pacific Coast touring route is one of the country's most iconic, jaw-dro[...]
On the last day of our Pacific Coast road trip, Diana and I finally treat ourselves to a bit of a sleep-in (7am is now considered a sleep-in, apparently), waking up in Port Macquarie to sunny spring weather and empty beaches. We were originally scheduled to be back in Wollongong this afternoon for m[...]
With every day of our road trip proving better than the last (despite every day also feeling like it can’t get any better), Diana and I set out this morning with high expectations. We’ve got a fair bit of ground to cover as we drive from the Gold Coast all the way to Port Macquarie, but our real[...]
After a big weekend of research and work on the Gold Coast, Diana and I are back on the road for another few days of adventure! Before we finally turn around to start the long slog back to Sydney tomorrow, we have to travel north just one hour to Brisbane to complete our Legendary Pacific Coast road[...]
After an amazing two days road tripping from Wollongong to Newcastle and continuing on through Port Stephens and Port Macquarie, Diana and I are beyond excited for another day on the road. We've got quite a distance to cover today, making our way from Nambucca Heads all the way to Runaway Bay on the[...]
The journey from Sydney to Brisbane along "The Legendary Pacific Coast" is without a doubt one of Australia's most beloved road trips, and one I've driven several times throughout the years, although never once in its entirety. I have wonderful memories of slow summer drives up the coast, camping ou[...]
Rising from the ashes of a fairly recent political upheaval, South Africa is a vibrant country with a rich blend of tribal and colonial influences and an abundance of natural beauty just begging to be explored. From the lions and leopards of Kruger National Park and the quaint coastal towns dot[...]
Occupying part of Sydney's pristine Northern Beaches just a stone's throw from the CBD, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is the perfect place to escape the bustle of the city and unwind for a weekend. Lose track of time swimming at secluded beaches, walking to panoramic lookouts, and patting friendly[...]
If impossibly picturesque views over Sydney's Northern Beaches are your thing (and they should absolutely be everyone's thing), there is no better spot than the Barrenjoey Lighthouse in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, accessible via a short but sweet walk near the town of Palm Beach (which you may[...]
Every winter, thousands of Humpback Whales make the incredible 5,000km journey from Antarctica's cold, krill-rich waters to the Great Barrier Reef, where they mate, give birth (and enjoy a well-deserved tropical holiday) before returning home in spring. These beautiful giants, spanning up to 15m in[...]
Thanks to our year-round sun, secluded tropical beaches, and irresistible collection of marsupials, Australia seems to be one of the most popular working holiday destinations, both for recent graduates looking to enjoy a gap year before diving into a "serious adult career" back home or for tho[...]
Ireland is perhaps best known for free-flowing Guinness, lucky leprechauns, and a love of all things potato, but there's actually so much more to this little island than pubs and shamrocks. Discover rugged coastline and lush forests steeped in local legend, rolling countryside as far as the eye can[...]