The weather is getting nicer around here, and while “nicer” doesn’t necessarily mean “warmer”, it does mean I’m more inclined to go out and explore rather than stay home playing video games all day while swaddled under multiple blankets. Hooray. On one such instance where I’d ventured out I’d met a friend for brunch on the weekend and we […]
A rainy day trip to Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Oops… I disappeared again. I need to stop doing that. Quick life update: I’ve started a new job and after some visa delays was in a bit of a funk. Now I am finally starting to feel like I’m back in a routine again. As part of that routine, I’ve been making a point of […]
Life lately: An overdue update
Three months have passed since I moved to Australia, and aside from the obvious fact that living here is an adventure in itself (hello spiders!), I have unfortunately not spent much time adventuring. Instead I’m feeling pretty good keeping busy in Sydney — meeting people, drinking heaps of coffee, shopping, exploring the city, and planning for the day(s) I […]
Always a tourist: My tips for visiting Taronga Zoo
Things have settled down since I’ve moved to the city and I’m happy to say I’ve been able to do things that aren’t related to work, or moving, unpacking, or rearranging furniture. Last weekend, for instance, I decided to take the ferry across the harbour to visit Taronga Zoo. Taronga Zoo is home not only […]
I’ll miss you, Bondi :(
I was so very lucky to call Bondi “home” for the first two months of my stay in Australia. These days I live in a neat little place much closer to the CBD, and within walking distance to Sydney Harbour and the Opera House. It’s not a short walk by any means, but I could […]