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Normally 10am would find me sitting in front of my computer at work, sipping a cup of tea and digging in to my work for the day. Yesterday at 10am, I was sitting in the waiting room of the Immigration Office in Brisbane, waiting for my citizenship interview. What did I expect from this interview? Well,…
At the end of June, I went down to Sydney for a day of blog conference mayhem at Nuffnang Blogopolis. I had a great time and met a lot of really interesting people that I hope to be able to meet up with again soon. It really inspired me, not only to improve this blog…
I may not have written much about it on this blog, but I’m a huge fan of tennis. I used to religiously attend any tournaments that came anywhere near Texas, and as a result, I got to see some of the best players in the world (Sampras, Agassi, and Federer, to name a few) play…
Everyone has those moments. The moments where the adventure has become a nightmare that you just don’t want to deal with anymore. Why did you decide to do this again? Wouldn’t it be nice to sleep in your own bed, surrounded by the known, with everything part of a standard routine? I had that moment…
Two years ago, my brother and I visited Fitzroy Island on our trip up to the Great Barrier Reef. We’d heard that it was a beautiful spot to go snorkeling and was much nicer than spending an entire day on a boat on the Outer Reef. It really was a beautiful spot, and a great…
Last weekend I was able to see something that many Australians who have lived here for their entire lives haven’t seen — a wild platypus. The platypus — everyone’s favourite mammal that lays eggs — is a bit of a shy animal. It digs its burrow in the banks of streams and tends to stay…
Even though Australia’s interest in Masterchef and its associated baking challenges has waned somewhat this year, the country’s interest in macarons has only increased. It seems like shops on every corner are baking up macarons fresh every day; however, no one seems to come up with the flavour combinations like Adriano Zumbo. I’d love to get…
The day of my departure for the Queen Charlotte Track brought with it anticipation and a touch of nerves. I was excited to start the first walk on a very tramping-heavy itinerary around the South Island, but at the same time, a little voice at the back of my head was wondering if I was…
This week’s photo of the week comes to you from Cairns. I’m up in Queensland’s Tropical North for a weekend getaway to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Since she flew all the way over from Germany, the least I could do was fly to Cairns — and really, you don’t have to ask me twice to…
After seven years, a student visa, a ‘special programs’ visa, three temporary work visas, and a permanent residency visa, I’ve learned a lot about Australian immigration. I’ve previously shared everything you need to know to apply for the 457 temporary work visa, but it doesn’t end there. Even once you are granted your 457 visa…
Australian Citizenship: I Passed the Test!
Normally 10am would find me sitting in front of my computer at work, sipping a cup of tea and digging in to my work for the day. Yesterday at 10am, I was sitting in the waiting room of the Immigration Office in Brisbane, waiting for my citizenship interview. What did I expect from this interview? Well,…
My Travel Plans for the Rest of the Year
At the end of June, I went down to Sydney for a day of blog conference mayhem at Nuffnang Blogopolis. I had a great time and met a lot of really interesting people that I hope to be able to meet up with again soon. It really inspired me, not only to improve this blog…
Photo of the Week: Arthur Ashe Stadium & The US Open
I may not have written much about it on this blog, but I’m a huge fan of tennis. I used to religiously attend any tournaments that came anywhere near Texas, and as a result, I got to see some of the best players in the world (Sampras, Agassi, and Federer, to name a few) play…
We All Dislike Travel Sometimes
Everyone has those moments. The moments where the adventure has become a nightmare that you just don’t want to deal with anymore. Why did you decide to do this again? Wouldn’t it be nice to sleep in your own bed, surrounded by the known, with everything part of a standard routine? I had that moment…
Fitzroy Island: An Underwater Paradise
Two years ago, my brother and I visited Fitzroy Island on our trip up to the Great Barrier Reef. We’d heard that it was a beautiful spot to go snorkeling and was much nicer than spending an entire day on a boat on the Outer Reef. It really was a beautiful spot, and a great…
Photo of the Week: A Platypus in the Wild
Last weekend I was able to see something that many Australians who have lived here for their entire lives haven’t seen — a wild platypus. The platypus — everyone’s favourite mammal that lays eggs — is a bit of a shy animal. It digs its burrow in the banks of streams and tends to stay…
Adriano Zumbo and the Macaron Factory
Even though Australia’s interest in Masterchef and its associated baking challenges has waned somewhat this year, the country’s interest in macarons has only increased. It seems like shops on every corner are baking up macarons fresh every day; however, no one seems to come up with the flavour combinations like Adriano Zumbo. I’d love to get…
The Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge
The day of my departure for the Queen Charlotte Track brought with it anticipation and a touch of nerves. I was excited to start the first walk on a very tramping-heavy itinerary around the South Island, but at the same time, a little voice at the back of my head was wondering if I was…
Photo of the Week: You Have Serious Thrill Issues, Dude
This week’s photo of the week comes to you from Cairns. I’m up in Queensland’s Tropical North for a weekend getaway to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Since she flew all the way over from Germany, the least I could do was fly to Cairns — and really, you don’t have to ask me twice to…
Now That You Have Your Australian 457 Visa…
After seven years, a student visa, a ‘special programs’ visa, three temporary work visas, and a permanent residency visa, I’ve learned a lot about Australian immigration. I’ve previously shared everything you need to know to apply for the 457 temporary work visa, but it doesn’t end there. Even once you are granted your 457 visa…
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