…all creatures great and small, things deadly and beautiful, Australia has them all! Something you notice pretty soon after arrival in Australia is that the wildlife is, well, just a bit strange. Having spent the last 5 months studying the biology of this fascinating country, I couldn’t end without a post highlighting some of the … More All things weird and wonderful…
G’day! Here in Brizzy we are on the verge of winter, the sun is shining, the locals are complaining that it’s cold and the shops are full of winter clothes… last time I checked it was 26 degrees. If this is an Australian, sorry ‘Stralyan, winter, I could definitely get used to it. ‘Straya is the … More G’day mate! How ya going? A guide to Australian English
One of the world’s most scenic drives is located just a few hours from Melbourne. The Great Ocean Road stretches for 243 km along the south-eastern coast of Australia and is one of Australia’s most famous road-touring routes. A mix of stunning coastline, rainforest, seaside towns and classic Australian wildlife makes for a great couple … More A drive with a view
To read part 1 click here. The next stop was Sydney! The capital of New South Wales and home to just over 4 million people, the thriving metropolis surrounds the world’s largest natural harbour and sprawls inland towards the Blue Mountains in the West (which are AMAZING, separate blog post to follow). James Cook and his crew … More The Great Melbourne/Sydney Debate Part 2
Ever since moving to Australia, I’ve noticed a common theme when discussing the two largest cities. “Sydney is the place to be, you just HAVE to go, there is way more going on there than in Melbourne.” “What?! No! Honestly I wouldn’t bother with Sydney. Melbourne has a much nicer vibe and is full of culture.” An age-old debate, you’re … More The Great Melbourne/Sydney Debate Part 1
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