Three months have passed since I moved to Australia, and aside from the obvious fact that living here is an adventure in itself (hello spiders!), I have unfortunately not spent much time adventuring. Instead I’m feeling pretty good keeping busy in Sydney — meeting people, drinking heaps of coffee, shopping, exploring the city, and planning for the day(s) I […]
Always a tourist: My tips for visiting Taronga Zoo
Things have settled down since I’ve moved to the city and I’m happy to say I’ve been able to do things that aren’t related to work, or moving, unpacking, or rearranging furniture. Last weekend, for instance, I decided to take the ferry across the harbour to visit Taronga Zoo. Taronga Zoo is home not only […]
I’ll miss you, Bondi :(
I was so very lucky to call Bondi “home” for the first two months of my stay in Australia. These days I live in a neat little place much closer to the CBD, and within walking distance to Sydney Harbour and the Opera House. It’s not a short walk by any means, but I could […]
Expat Observations: On iced coffee
Hey friends, today I want to talk about something that has been on my mind for a little while now: coffee. Actually, coffee of the iced variety. I’ve said a few times now that I’m not a huge coffee person. This is still true. I don’t really notice the difference in the taste of beans from […]
Walking the walk from Bondi to Coogee
One of my favourite things to do in the early mornings, when it’s not yet super hot in this record summer-now autumn-heat in NSW, is to walk along part of the Coastal Walk from Bondi to Bronte beach and back again. There’s nothing quite like walking with the sound of the ocean in your ears […]