When I first decided to make the big move to Australia, many of my friends, colleagues and loved ones told me that this adventure would be an experience of a lifetime, full of personal growth and changes. In my mind, I hadn't made any moves or decisions of this caliber before, so I didn't really…
A Whirlwind of An Adventure
Last month I jumped on an opportunity to visit one of Australia's biggest cities, Melbourne, for a whole two days. Just so you know, two days is not nearly enough time to eat your way through the city and soak up its urban charm. Before I arrived, I had an idea of what to expect…
Australia vs. America – Are they any different?
I knew that once I moved to Australia that I wanted to document my experience in a blog. But I also knew that my blog wouldn't be near as exciting as that of someone who travels to a country where the culture and language are completely different than what they're used to. For instance, I…
Goodbyes Are Never Easy
It doesn't matter where I'm living or how old I am because saying farewell to people is never easy for me. It certainly doesn't seem to get less challenging either. This trip has been full of goodbyes, but today was by far the hardest of them all so far. I had to say goodbye to…
It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas…
Wait, wait - no, it is not. Well, at least it isn't starting to look like Christmas in Australia despite there only being a few weeks left until the big day. As I get older I have noticed that even if it does look like Christmas wherever I'm living, I find myself saying, 'It doesn't…
The Hardships of Making Friends as a 20-something
Life can certainly surprise you. It surprises me at times when I feel like I'm in a weird loop where I encounter the same types of obstacles at different points of my life. Currently I'm re-experiencing the weirdness and uncomfortableness that comes along with trying to make new friends. When I was younger and in…
New Zealand: Where Everywhere You Look is Like an Epic Screensaver Shot
When you're exploring a new country, I've learned of the absolute best way to acquaint myself with its culture and people.
Making Memories in Foreign Places
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A New Paige in A Book 