Best Things to See and Do in Sydney by a Local

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Nov 16, 2025 | New South Wales, Sydney | 4 comments

I grew up in the southern suburbs of Sydney and regularly caught the train into ‘town’ as we called Sydney. I even worked in a number of office buildings with amazing views over the harbour. Even though I am currently residing in Melbourne every visit I make to Sydney...

Work an Australian Ski Season – Work and Ski Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated May 8, 2026 | Work + Jobs | 2 comments

When you think Australia, you think of beautiful beaches, barbecues, local flora and fauna and the never-ending outback. Now add great Australian ski resorts to the equation – yes ski resorts. The mountains may be small compared to overseas and the season only a...

The Ultimate 3 Day Great Ocean Road Itinerary

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 | Road Trips, Victoria | 16 comments

The Great Ocean Road is one of the best known stretches of road in Australia. You could say it is the best road trip in Australia and possibly the planet. The Great Ocean Road is a mere 243 km (151 miles) long and winds along some of the most rugged and picturesque...

Travel Insurance to Travel Australia + Other Insurances

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jul 7, 2026 | Travel Insurance | 0 comments

There insurance available to cover you for just about everything you can think of in Australia. Your life, your car, your house and contents, your job, your pets, your caravan, etc. But when you are going to travel around Australia then you need to think about travel...

Australia Working Holiday Maker Visa Guide

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 | For Working Holiday Makers | 6 comments

If you are considering a working holiday in Australia then you have come to the right place. Young people aged 18 to 35 years from all across the globe dream of having an opportunity to live and work in Australia. After all, it is such a beautiful country and a great...