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Melbourne Vs. Sydney: The Debate Continues

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ABROAD:   There was a reason we chose Melbourne when we moved to Australia almost two years ago. And no, it wasn't because of the weather (it's surprisingly cold and rainy here).  More »

Cockatoo Island: A Different Perspective on Sydney's New Year Fireworks

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TRIP IDEAS:   Where will YOU be this New Year's Eve?  More »

A Day in the Life of An Expat in Sydney, Australia

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ABROAD:   From flat whites to kangaroo BBQ's - the average day of an American in Sydney.   More »

The Nullarbor: Crossing Australia’s Biggest, Baddest Road

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TRIP IDEAS:   Fill up your jerry can, stock up on canned goods, and compile a ridiculously long playlist: The Nullarbor awaits.  More »

Learn To Surf In Byron Bay, Australia

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TRIP IDEAS:   Byron Bay is the perfect place to catch your first wave.  More »

Western Australia: 10 Places You Don't Want to Miss

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TRIP IDEAS:   Ask yourself, are you going to Australia for the cities or the outback? If you answered outback, this is for you.  More »

"Maldivians Abandon Archipelago; Establish New Country in Australia"

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NEWS:   Is this a headline ripped from the news of the future?   More »

Learning Experiences: Shearing Sheep in the Australian Outback

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ABROAD:   More than the physical pressures and the unique skills I had mastered, those long hours spent in the middle of nowhere stuck in my mind.   More »