About the Destination
Australia, “Down Under”, has been a travel goal of mine since I was little. I’ve always been fascinated by the land of beautiful beaches, kangaroos and koalas (not koala “bears”, I have been told). And in 2022, I was able to visit the country for the first time.
I travelled in a mix between group travel and solo travel along the Australian east coast. Soaking up every experience for the one month I was there, not knowing that two years later I would make Australia my more long-term home. I spent my first year in Australia working in hospitality and retail jobs, experiencing that true backpacker lifestyle (including living in a hostel for months). After completing my 88 days (aka the visa days you have to do to extend your stay in Australia), I decided to move to Melbourne, get an office job and a more stable lifestyle.
Moving to Australia
9 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Moving to Australia
5 Mistakes I Made When I Moved to Australia (And What I’d Do Differently)
Working Holiday Visa in Australia
Working Holiday Visa in Australia – My Experience
Where To Do Your 88 Days in Hospitality
Food & Drink in Australia
6 Best Solo Dinner Spots in Melbourne CBD
Best Brunch Spots in Melbourne’s North Side
5 Unique Brunch Spots in Melbourne That Are Worth The Hype
10 Great Matcha Spots in Melbourne
9 Unique Coffee Drinks in Melbourne
9 Best Brunch Spots in Melbourne
Things to Do in Australia
Skydiving in Cairns – Is it worth it?
7 Must-Try Group Activities in Melbourne
7 Things That Make You Look Like a Tourist in Melbourne
Exploring Melbourne in 24 Hours: My Must-Visit Spots
Cape Otway Lighthouse: A Must-See Detour off the Great Ocean Road
24h on the Great Ocean Road – A Last-Minute Camping Adventure
Explore Melbourne
After first coming to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa, I eventually made Melbourne home. I’ve now lived here for two years, exploring everything from its coffee and brunch culture to its neighbourhoods, restaurants and things to do.