Travel documents. Before you go.

Before you go

I depart for Australia in about a week. I think everything is in order. There are so many things to consider when planning a trip especially a long one. Here’s a list of things you need before you go. Your passport It should go without saying that you need a passport and preferably one that … Read more

iPhone 4.

My beloved iPhone

I am suffering from an existentialist crisis. I’d like to think that I am an independently acting and responsible conscious human being, but I feel like Steve Jobs is laughing at me from beyond the grave. I love my iPhone. It’s unhealthy, I’m sure. I mean, it’s only glass, stainless steel, and plastic. And yet I … Read more

A loveheart made of wires.

Staying connected with family & friends abroad

After months of exploring options, I thought I would share with you some gadgets and apps for staying connected with family and friends abroad. Skype Skype is a voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) service and software application. Download Skype and you’ll be able to communicate with other Skype users by instant message, voice, or video for free. Beyond that, … Read more

Melbourne skyscraper. Things to learn in Australia.

7 things I need to learn to get by in Australia

Here are seven things I need to learn to get by in Australia. 1. Driving on the left side of the road from the right side of the car About 66% of the world’s people live in right-hand traffic countries. Australia is not one of those countries. If that weren’t bad enough, cars are allowed … Read more

Using tampons in Australia

This post is about tampons. So, if you are squeamish about the subject of menstruation, you should stop reading now. And possibly seek therapy. I’ve written before about some of the differences between the US and Australia. Here’s another one that for some may be small, but for me is huge. Australia has a shocking lack of … Read more

2011 Holden Commodore VE Series II Redline SSV Ute

10 great Australian inventions

There are a number of items that we associate with Australia. The didgeridoo, the boomerang, and Vegemite quickly come to mind as Australian inventions. But Australia has given the world some great inventions and you probably never knew. Here’s a short list of awesome Australian inventions. 1. Ice-making refrigerator Before the invention of the refrigerator, icehouses placed … Read more