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Why You Should Visit Australia in Winter

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I’ve been to Australia 3 times now and ironically have never been there in summer.  First time was spring, then autumn and most recently, winter!  I actually think winter is a great time of year to visit Australia.  For me working in a school in the Northern Hemisphere, it also just so happens to coincide with when I get all of my time off!  Here are a few reasons as to why winter is the best time to visit Australia and a few tips to get the most from your visit!

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How To Find Cheap Flights Between USA and UK

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As a British expat living in the USA, one of the biggest questions amongst expat groups is how to find the cheapest flight to the UK.  So in this post I’m going to share with you my tips and advice on how I find the best flights.  These tips aren’t just applicable for USA to UK flights, I use these techniques for ALL of my travels.  There are ways to travel hack such as collecting air miles with credit cards or signing up to error fare sites, which require being in the right place at the right time or being flexible with travel dates.  These are tips that anyone can use!

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Best Backpack For Weekend Travel

The Best Carry On Backpack – My Mini Tardis!

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I love the flexibility of travelling with a backpack, I like being ‘hands free’ and when you fly, it’s guaranteed to stay in the cabin with you as it can squish under the seat in front (and leave you with zero leg room…but what’s more important?!).  For ages I travelled with a backpack from Billabong, it was pretty and had a huge main compartment but I couldn’t help but wish it had some more pockets so I could organise things a bit easier.  This is the best carry on backpack I’ve discovered so far!

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11 Backpacking Essentials

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I am a huge fan of packing light.  If I can travel with only a backpack, I will.  If I have to check a bag or am going on a longer trip, I’ll take the smallest suitcase/roller holdall I can find.  I couldn’t imagine anything worse than having luggage the same size as me and having to haul it in and out of cars, off and on public transport, up and down stairs when the accommodation has no lift/elevator.  The following items I travel with every time I go away, whether it’s for a weekend ‘staycation’ or 2 weeks overseas!  Hopefully I can help you to pack a little lighter!

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Expat Update

Expat Update: August 2017

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I can’t believe it’s the end of August already!  Here I’ll be looking back on what I’ve been up to this month, the places I’ve been, the highs and lows, life as a Brit in the States and other random things I’m finding interesting this month!

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How To Pack A Suitcase For Moving Overseas

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When it comes to emigrating overseas, one thing to consider is how do you plan on getting your belongings from A to B.  There are 2 choices.  Do you ship your items or just move with what you can carry?  I was in a position where I was able to keep a lot of my things in storage at my parents house in the UK, so when I moved I maxed out my luggage allowance with the airline I flew with (3 suitcases and 2 cabin bags!).  Here are my 8 packing tips you’ll be thanking me for!  Organisation will definitely make life easier when you arrive in your new country!

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Expat Update

Expat Update: May 2017

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I can’t believe it’s the end of May already!  Here I’ll be looking back on what I’ve been up to this month, the places I’ve been, the highs and lows, life as a Brit in the States and other random things I’m finding interesting this month!

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72 Hours in Barcelona Winter City Break – Spain

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When you don’t get a lot of days off to travel you have to learn to maximise the little amount of time you have!  In today’s Mini Travel Guide I share my tried and tested itinerary on how to spend 72 hours in Barcelona, Spain.  Including cool things to see and do, where to eat and where I stayed!  Visiting Barcelona in January or December is a great choice, the weather is comfortable and the beach doesn’t have 2 million bodies on it!

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