**Since I am working the most insane shift of my life on Monday, also known here as ANZAC Day, this post is coming to you from the past! It's like Back to the Future.** Oh how much has happened in the last three months. Even though I'm not traveling at the moment, I'm living the expat life in … [Read more...] about The Australian Adventure: Three Months In
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How to Survive a Wine Tour
I'm far from an expert on wine, most often choosing price over taste (cough, cough, Franzia). This is probably especially sad considering I've worked in bars and restaurants for the last year, constantly surrounded by quality wines. And did I mention Australia has some of the best? With that … [Read more...] about How to Survive a Wine Tour
Dining with Harry
Almost one year ago, I learned of my love for the Aussie meat pie, back in my hometown's Australian Bakery. I've had many meat pies since arriving in Australia, including a soggy Four and Twenty from 7-11 in St. Kilda during the floods to a cripsy one aboard the ferry to Kangaroo Island. I had … [Read more...] about Dining with Harry
A Day in the Rocks
*I know I've been slacking on the blog posts, but I've finally uploaded the pictures to accompany this post. One day last week, I didn't have to work until 6, so Tommy and I went to the Rocks Markets in the city. Before exploring the many stalls, we had lunch at Lowenbrau, the kitsch-fueled … [Read more...] about A Day in the Rocks
The Eastern Beaches Coastal Walk from Bondi to Coogee
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of doing another great FREE Sydney thing: the Bondi to Coogee walk. Even though I didn't get all the way to Coogee because of time constraints, it was a beautiful day and I got to explore each of Sydney's famous beaches and decide which one I liked best. Getting … [Read more...] about The Eastern Beaches Coastal Walk from Bondi to Coogee