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The Things I Miss Most About Life …
Beyond the weather what are the main benefits of living in Australia? Summing up the best bits of my expat experience Down Under.
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20 Thoughts That Go Through My Head When Flying To Australia
During the 4 years I lived in Australia I tackled the long-haul flight home to the UK at least twice a year but I have to admit it doesn’t get any easier the more you…
View PostBirth, Breastfeeding & Stitched Bits: 24 Thoughts On Becoming A First-Time Mum
24 thoughts on birth, breastfeeding & being a first-time mum from someone who was pretty apprehensive (read: terrified) about having a baby.
View PostTips For Visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – A Must See In Abu Dhabi
In my post about how to spend the ultimate layover in Abu Dhabi last week I mentioned that the star attraction (for us) was visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This phenomenal work of architecture and…
View PostMy (Very Loose) Plans For Maternity Leave
As far as I’m aware there is no best practise blueprint for full-time travel bloggers who want to take maternity leave. It’s fair to say that (like many new mums) when it comes to maintaining…
View PostThe Best Shoes For Travel – Why You Need A Rollie Or 2!
Regular readers will know I’m a big fan of a travel capsule wardrobe. I want my travel outfits to take me from (airport) runway to resort in comfort and style and that applies to my…
View Post10 Cool Things To Do In Cape Town
Cape Town is South Africa’s capital of cool. Based on the experiences I’ve enjoyed there, I cannot recommend Cape Town enough for an extended weekend break when you’re visiting South Africa. With its unusual long…
View PostHow To Deal With Homesickness As An Expat
If working and living abroad is something you’ve always dreamed of doing, homesickness as an expat can come as a surprise, but it is not uncommon. If you have only recently moved abroad to work,…
View PostChecking In: Bump, House & Life Updates
At the end of my last bumper pregnancy/life update I was nearing the end of the second trimester, waiting for our shipping to arrive, my bump to ‘pop’ and slowly getting a few bits in…
View PostMy Maternity Wear Must-Haves
To be honest, as a curvy lady who favours a looser fit I didn’t have to invest in many maternity clothes until I entered my third trimester. Even now as I approach the end of…
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