What farm work in Australia is really like. This is my story of working on an apple farm in Australia in hopes of getting a second-year visa. For the last 42 days, I’ve been employed as an apple picker at Snowman Orchard in Thulimbah, Queensland. And yes, I have been counting the days, as each …
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Pros and cons of living in Australia, compared to my home country, the USA. For those who don't know, I came to Australia because I fell in love with an Australian guy in Costa Rica in 2017. My travel-obsessed self saw this as the perfect opportunity to get a Working Holiday Visa and go live …
My favorite photos of New South Wales, Australia! It's my five year anniversary of moving to Australia! On May 31 2018, I flew to Sydney on a Working Holiday Visa and honestly didn't think I would still be living here in 2023. But here we are! Australia is an incredible place to live, and I've …
The best Australian foods to try while traveling in the Land Down Under. Australia is an incredible country, but it is not famous for its food. So what do Australians eat??? Many local favorites are just adaptations of British food, and the climate and landscape varies so much around Australia that it's hard to have …
Are you applying for an Australian Partner Visa? Here are my top 12 tips for your application, from personal experience! A few weeks ago, my temporary partner visa for Australia got approved. WOOHOO! This visa has been on my mind constantly for the last 1.5 years, so it’s a big relief. However, this doesn’t mean …
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Some of my favorite photos I've taken of Australian wildlife. Because Australia is such an isolated continent, and has been for millions of years, its wildlife has developed in such a unique way. 87% of Australia's mammals can ONLY be found in Australia. 93% of its reptiles, 94% of its frogs, and 45% of its …
The best things to do in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. Queensland is called Australia's "Sunshine State" with good reason. This massive state covering the north-eastern section of Australia is known for its warm, welcoming climate and its lush natural beauty. For those seeking tropical weather and some of the planet's oldest, most impressive nature, visit …
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A handful of the most beautiful places to visit in New South Wales, Australia! While living in Australia, I've become infatuated with the nature around me. Venturing along the coastline brings me to gorgeous beaches framed by the bright blue Pacific Ocean. Heading inland brings me through dense forests and green landscapes seemingly untouched by …
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The ultimate guide to Australian slang, written by an American living in Australia. Australian slang is world-famous. It's one of the few things I knew about Australia before actually coming here. As someone who grew up far away from Australia and never knew anyone from here for most of my life, these were the things …
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My experience living and working in the world's oldest rainforest in Jan - Feb 2019. For the last month, I’ve been living right in the midst of the oldest tropical rainforest on the planet. The Daintree Rainforest, located in the far north of Queensland, Australia, is estimated to be around 180 million years old. All …