The Nullarbor Plain is a latin word for ‘no trees’, and fuck me its boring.
We were advised by many of Australians crossing the Nullarbor to take lots of water, fuel and snacks. And we did! However we hadn’t thought about the ways to entertain ourselves on the weeks journey from Adelaide to Perth.
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Ok it wasn’t that bad, but it was mind numbingly boring, for me anyway. Charles seemed to enjoy his new manual role and we did complete our 88 days!
I wouldn’t even know where to start with explaining exactly what our roles consisted of, other than occasionally being shouted at for talking.
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In the new world of social media and smart phones, we would be lost without our travel apps- literally. (Thank you Google Maps) There are…
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When we first arrived into Australia we knew finding Farm Work was our priority.
We wanted to get our 88 days of regional Farm Work out the way as soon as possible, so we knew we could enjoy up to two years in Australia without having to worry. -
Typically flight prices to Australia from the UK completely depend on where you are flying to and from.
Charles and I were lucky (in a way), we had to simply pick the cheapest month and day to fly to get the best flight deals.
We wanted to stay in the UK for a friends wedding and special birthdays in November but we knew spending christmas in Australia would be so dreamy. So although we tried to be relaxed in searching for a month to fly November – December seemed to fit well with budget and our life in the UK. -
As soon as you start your research into Australia, you might notice , that applying for a visa is a necessity- unless you want to take a 48 hour round journey for fun (said no one ever).
So let’s talk Visa’s!
Australia’s immigration rules are pretty strict so make sure you apply for the right visa.Charles and I are looking to stay in Australia for up to two years, longer and forever, if we can (but that’s a completely different post!) -
We purchased a red 1990 Ford Laser for $300… Bargain.
Once we settled into our temporary home, up in the Adelaide Hills. We noticed how remote we were, with only a few other houses near by, we decided and were advised by T to buy a car.
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I couldn’t wait to start selling all of our belongings: There’s something satisfying about clearing out all the draws, cupboards and shelves and finding out…
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Making a how-to move to Australia list sounds easy when you are creating a list using colourful markers on A4 bits of paper in your…
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After Charles and I graduated, the first thing we both decided was to explore the world (buying us some time before adulting). We found it hard to stay in one place for long and we defiantly caught that ‘travel bug’! This was our decision to move to Australia!