Pack like a Ninja
Um guys… I just shocked myself. I somehow engineered three months of my life into my green camping back pack. Seriously. Now, I’m not exactly sure where this little bit … Continue Reading Pack like a Ninja
Happy New Year
Wow. A lot can happen in a year: I ran a half marathon, jumped off cliffs in Australia’s Blue Mountains… took on another Tough Mudder, played with both the ESA … Continue Reading Happy New Year
That time I asked to use the washing machine at the Aussie embassy
It’s not every day that you get to meet the Aussie ambassador to Ireland, but when you do, be sure to ask if you can use the embassy’s washing machine! … Continue Reading That time I asked to use the washing machine at the Aussie embassy
Now accepting!
Now accepting suggestions for interesting places on the East Coast of the USA! Festivals, cafe’s, hostels – you name it – no location is too big or too small! If … Continue Reading Now accepting!
Welcome to Yosemite
I’m not sure which came first – Disney World or Yosemite. They both are near mirrors of each other regarding showcasing what’s on offer and moving people around effectively. Disney … Continue Reading Welcome to Yosemite
Guest Post: A Beginners Guide to San Francisco
No matter how a beginner’s guide to a city may sometimes sound redundant and naive, useful advice always come handy. Fortunately, there are a lot of guides online that are … Continue Reading Guest Post: A Beginners Guide to San Francisco
I think they forgot to teach me that in history class
I knew that the Spanish were in Florida ferreting around the jungle searching for the fountain of youth. But, I think they kinda forgot to mention a few things…. Like … Continue Reading I think they forgot to teach me that in history class
Food, glorious American food!
When speaking with non-American’s about American food, you get two very different reactions. I love the food! The food sucks! And we, too, had a love/hate relationship with American food … Continue Reading Food, glorious American food!
8 Simple Tips for Scooter Safety Overseas
I’ve been riding my scooter around Sydney since 2008 and it has been fantastic! I’m able to avoid the dreaded public transport while zipping past cars stuck in traffic! I’ve … Continue Reading 8 Simple Tips for Scooter Safety Overseas
How to sleep cheap in America!
Travelling though America isn’t cheap. And accommodation can cost a fortune if you don’t know where to stay… luckily, with a bit of research and not afraid of ‘roughing it’… … Continue Reading How to sleep cheap in America!
Trials and Tribulations in the USA
You’d never guess that traveling though a first world country would have it’s trials and tribulations – it did. We traveled for seven weeks on the east coast of the … Continue Reading Trials and Tribulations in the USA
Fun with Airport Security
Hello New York! It’s frickin cold! Like a really really cold WET kinda COLD. Like, ‘walking out of the house, you get punched in the face and it takes your … Continue Reading Fun with Airport Security
Hiring a car in the United States?
America is a very unique country. I’ve been living in Australia over seven years, so I’ve been a bit spoiled when it comes to normal life. It’s pretty cruisy here. … Continue Reading Hiring a car in the United States?
Seven reasons to live in Australia
I’ve been an expat American living in Australia for over seven years and a lot of my American friends still living in the US ask me why I choose Australia … Continue Reading Seven reasons to live in Australia
Major Announcement!
Taraustralis goes to Washington! I’ve been living in Australia for eight years. And in thinking about it, I’m pretty Aussie. I’ve had my fair share of meat pies, can … Continue Reading Major Announcement!
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