July Holiday Ideas – Blog Series
Where should you go for the July School Holidays? In July it is Winter in Australia which actually means great things when it comes to travel. Not only as teachers…
Is Everything in Australia more expensive?
Is it true that everything in Australia is more expensive? When teachers from Canada, and USA arrive in Melbourne, Australia one of the first things they say is that they…
Australian Rules Football – the Dislikes/Cons
3 things to NOT like about Footy/Australian Rules Football/AFL/Aussie Rules? What happens with the players off the field! It is something a struggle with each time I watch a game knowing the number…
Australian Rules Football – the Likes/Pros
5 things to love about Footy/Australian Rules Football/AFL/Aussie Rules? If you like sports & athletics, this is the sport for you! A combination of rugby, soccer, basketball, football all put together…
Bushwalking Lerderderg Gorge from Mackenzies Flat, Australia
About 45 minutes from Melbourne, Australia you will find this excellent hike up through a gorge with a number of stops for a swim. Definitely worth a day trip out…
The Australian Sun – Beware!
We have all heard about the hole in the ozone but do you even notice it when you are in Australia? The answer is YES! It might take one day…
Tasmania – Australia’s hidden gem
With summer approaching, Tasmania is the place to visit. So much hype is always made about the East Coast, but you will find when you venture to Tasmania, the beaches,…
What You’ll Miss in Australia #1: Feminine Products
One of the things most missed by Canadian women when moving to Australia, is good feminine products. They are just not the same. 1) All the names are different so…
The International Flight to Melbourne, Australia from Canada or U.S.A.
It’s hour 28 and in 2 I should be home in Melbourne again after a 3 week visit to Denver and Toronto. I’m so relieved that two friends are coming…
Touring the Yarra Valley wineries
After many trips to the Yarra Valley wineries, I think I have a fantastic route from Melbourne where you can get a bit of everything. Leave Melbourne and head past…
