Getting Situated
Sortin’ Out The Rego: A Quick Guide To Vehicle Registration In Australia
For most long-term holiday-makers wanting to explore the vastness of Australia over a period of months or years, buying a car is the most economical and convenient option. Buying a car not only allows...
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How to Avoid Being the Workplace Outsider
Beginning a new job is nerve wracking at the best of times. But for many of us, especially the more introverted of us, learning the skills and responsibilities of a new job are not...
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Tips For Surviving a Long Flight
If you’re a globetrotter seeking adventure or an overseas visitor in Australia, then you are already experienced with long distance flying. But for those of you who aren’t jet setting across the globe every...
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Using abbreviations and slang words is a crucial part of being considered a real “Aussie”. Australians shorten words and phrases whenever possible and it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the basic...
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Should I Do My Working Holiday in Sydney or Melbourne?
Many years ago, I was living and working as a recruiter in London. I had been transferred to an unrelated company to build relationships between the two firms, which was also for me, as...
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A Guide to Australia for Kiwis by a Kiwi
Although Kiwis aren't really in Australia on a working holiday visa, New Zealand expats face many of the same experiences as working holiday makers, so we're taking a step away from our normal fare with some tips...
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Building a Career – and a Life – out of an Australian Working Holiday
After two years of teaching English in Spain and travelling 27 European countries, my heart was torn in two: half of me wanted to continue my adventure, seeing the world, discovering new countries, while the...
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How to Find a Place to Live While on an Australian Working Holiday
One of the first steps when you're settling in to a life in Australia is finding a place to live. The search for a room can be tricky, so here are five steps to take...
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