New Zealand – South Island’s Best
Top 10 Best Places to See/Things to Do: White water rafting down Kawarau River (LOTR Fans: Pillars of the King scene!) outside of Queenstown. This is great for all abilities…
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Melbourne Groceries: Where to Shop
As we all know (and you’ll soon learn) Melbournians love their food. And even if you’re not a “foodie” (DEFINITION: Aussie slang for “someone who loves food”), you’ll soon become…
Living on a Teacher’s Salary in Australia
Victorian teacher salaries are competitive with Ontario’s. You can live perfectly well on a teacher’s salary in Australia if you are attentive to a budget. I know quite a few people…
One Thing I loved in Each Australian State
Victoria, Australia Here’s my Favourite Thing in Each Australian State:
Teaching In Australia—it’s different. Here’s how…
On my first day of a Canadian teacher’s college in 2005, we were told that 95% of teachers quit teaching within their first five years. I haven’t had the same…
On a Teacher’s Salary: How Can You save money, but still have Fun?
Most of us don’t realise how much we spend on a typical weekend. But you’re not the only one if you find yourself going through 5 twenties too quickly.
Ease your Money Fears: Moving to Australia
Looking at the Poll Results for “I won’t Move to Australia Because…” survey I was running on this blog – we had an overwhelming response to “money fears”. Well, that’s…
Thinking of Moving to Australia? RE: Teaching Holidays
Hey, Teacher: What are you Doing with your Life? Are you tired and overworked? Do you feel drained in January? Do you look forward one week off in March to…
What is the “CBD”? (Part 10: 10 Things to Know Before Moving to Melbourne)
The CBD explained: CBD: Central Business District. The CBD is a neatly grafted square of streets. Most of the hills have been levelled. The city was once very muddy as…
Internet in Australia (Part 9: “10 Things To Know Before Moving to Australia”)
The Internet works totally different in Australia compared to the rest of the world. In Singapore and Vietnam, you get free internet in the airports and hotels—which best articulates of…
