When planning a trip to Melbourne, or anywhere in Australia for that matter, it is a wise idea to think about your budget beforehand. A number of options on things to do in Melbourne are available, and you will want to make the most of both your time and money. While tourist attractions may be synonymous with being overpriced traps, […]
Sydney would not be known as a budget destination by any means. It is, after all, the largest city in all of Australia with global companies, a large international airport and a healthy population to back it up. It is best to be careful here; Sydney is the type of place that can leave a traveler in shock once they’ve […]
One other way to save a bit of dosh on your nosh- is to eat at a pub. You will have to scout your pubs carefully, some are tragically expensive. Then there are the few local beauties that offer $5 steak day, Free steak with the purchase of a beverage (oh darn), Trivia night with half price mains, etc. If […]
This is a bizarre but wonderful Aussie invention. Carved out of the rock and cliff faces that border most beaches, you will find lovely sea water pools. Some have lap lanes installed- others are just for regular swimming. Positioned in generally stunning locations, they are just above the normal water level which allows the waves to break invigoratingly into the […]
As one person has wisely pointed out- Sydney is a very expensive place to live… to help battle that, here are a couple more suggestions for moving to Australia and setting up house on the cheap. Council Clean Up and Garage sales baby! On the North Shore of Sydney and in several on the south shore I am sure, the […]
OK- so you’ve arrived into Australia and you need to buy a few housekeeping items- Tupperware, toilet paper, cleaners, extension cords, etc. The first thing you will notice is how ridiculously expensive all the things are in the stores you are used to going to such as Target.
