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Where Australia Wins

By on March 9, 2013 in Australia, North America, Oceania, USA

Coffee, nature, tipping, shipping, online shopping and overall lifestyle — I go through where Australia wins in my expat mind.

March 9, 2013 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }
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Australia Has Killed the Budget Traveler in Me

By on February 18, 2013 in Australia, North America, Oceania, USA

It is one thing to evaluate prices for accommodation and travel in general relative to the area you are traveling in, but it is another to evaluate those in relation to the cost of living at home. I now perceive budget travel differently after living in Australia.

February 18, 2013 · Continue Reading · Comments { 21 }
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My Real Life Shark Week Experience

By on December 31, 2012 in North America, USA

Not too long before my trip to the States, I was contacted by the lovely people at Get Your Guide (a tour booking site) who wanted to offer a tour to me while out and about. When they gave me a list of options for Hawaii, and said list had SHARK CAGE DIVING on it, I was able to stop reading at that exact moment.

December 31, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 9 }
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From 4 Years Ago to 4 Years in the Future

By on December 28, 2012 in Australia, North America, Oceania, USA

As you all know, applying for the Australian partner visa has been a huge topic on my blog, and also a subject of interest for many of those reading. A little over 2 years ago, I put in my huge stack of papers for the initial process.

December 28, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 18 }
Voggy in Hawaii

I learned a NEW word in Hawaii

By on December 24, 2012 in North America, USA

As you know, one of the major stops on my trip to the USA was Hawaii’s beautiful island of Oahu. I stopped there twice, on the way to the mainland and on the way back, but I gotta admit, the weather wasn’t as bright and shiny as I was hoping.

December 24, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }
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Awkwardly Solo in Waikiki (Vlog), Plus: How I Fared Better the 2nd Time Around

By on December 14, 2012 in North America, USA

I vlogged my experience on feeling awkwardly solo in Waikiki on my first stop. On my return stop, luckily, I felt much better. Why, you ask? C’mon, like I’m going to tell you that right here silly.

December 14, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }
Bags packed after the USA.

Luggage Expansion After a Trip to the USA

By on December 4, 2012 in North America, USA

I thought I was going to have a luggage “explosion” after my trip home, but it was only a very heavy expansion. Thank goodness I brought a bag that can go all the way to 60 liters if need be!

December 4, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 18 }
Brooke all packed up.

How to Pack for a Trip to the USA

By on November 26, 2012 in North America, Tech & Gear, USA

When you’re an American expat living in Australia, there is one thing I know when it comes to packing for a trip home to the USA. Yes, you’re going to take clothing for the exact opposite season. And, yes, you’re going to probably not travel as much like a backpacker. But, neither of those are it. My biggest and most important tip for packing for the USA is…

November 26, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 11 }
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Why Am I Wearing Maui Jim?

By on September 18, 2012 in Australia, North America, Oceania, USA

I paid a visit to the Maui Jim Australia office today, but why, oh why, did I do that? It might have something to do with them producing top-of-the-line sunglasses, and a little something else…

September 18, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 12 }
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Where to Next? Europe, USA, or…?

By on July 26, 2012 in Europe, North America, USA

Australia is a remote country — so remote that getting anywhere takes time and money. And, if you want to get to the USA to visit your family, to Europe to crash a blog conference, or to your next random country in your plans to check off all former Soviet countries in the world, then it is going to come down to making some hard choices, and pretty much choosing one over the other.

July 26, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 21 }