I would never claim to know what the best places to eat in Ubud are. Six days is a relatively long time in the backpacker’s world, but it’s certainly not long enough to eat in all of the great restaurants and cafes on offer. However, I [...]
The night before we were due to travel to Gili Air, I did something all sensible travellers choose never to do. I read the Trip Advisor reviews. Now don’t get me wrong, Trip Advisor can be a useful tool. It can give you an insight into [...]
I have had a revelation. My clumsiness is inherited. Ubud is full of holes. Holes in the pavement, exposing the drain below; holes in the road where the tarmac is uneven. It is one big trip hazard. And for anyone who has ever travelled/lived/spent any time [...]
In hindsight, wearing all black errrything for the journey from Perth to Bali wasn’t the best idea I’ve ever had. As I strode buoyantly off the plane, full of excitement and optimism for a new country and an imminent reunion with my mum, my spirit was [...]
I set off to travel the world exactly one year ago today. (Happy 23rd birthday! Now go take an international flight and sit on an aeroplane forever). Phea and I flew for 19 hours, stopping over in Hong Kong just long enough to screw up our [...]
It’s time to say goodbye again. My 88 days of farm work are done, my flight is booked, and I’m finally about to leave Australia. As I write this I’m leaving another home: I’m sitting on the train from Bunbury to Perth, trundling through greenery and [...]
I've written a lot on the topic of working holidays in Australia. I've spoken about the preparations for coming to Oz. I've elaborated on the process of getting your second year visa. I've answered all the confusion surrounding starting work. I even went into detail about [...]
In order to get a second year working holiday in Australia, you have to complete 88 days of regional work. This usually means farm work in some capacity: from fruit picking, to vine pruning, to tree planting. There is a clear mentality among backpackers that this [...]
Before I came to Australia, I had never owned a car. In the UK, it seemed an expensive and pointless purchase. Who needs the hassle of shelling out for insurance, and spending loads on petrol? But in Oz, buying a car is a necessity a lot [...]
I’ve written a lot of heavy-going (but very useful!) posts lately. So I thought it was time for something more light-hearted! If you are after practical advice on living and working in Australia, take a look at my posts on filing your 2016/17 tax return, how [...]
