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It Started In LA

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    Differences between America and Australia: Holiday cookies versus Christmas desserts

    This year we’re “stuck” at home for Christmas given we’re under Stay-at-home orders in California. It made me consider the differences between America and Australia when it comes to Holiday desserts. And…

    December 9, 2020 by ItStartedInLA
  • Differences between America & Australia

    Differences between America and Australia: voting

    Every time I sit down to post about the elections and the state of play here in LA I end up discarding it. Sometimes because I end up on a tangent and…

    November 3, 2020 by ItStartedInLA
  • LA Hug
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    The LA Hug

    As an Expat I have become accustomed to the different cultures in which we live and none more apparent than the greeting when you see a friend.  In LA you greet friends…

    May 14, 2019 by ItStartedInLA
  • Holidays (vacations) in the US v Australia
    Differences between America & Australia, Posts

    Holidays (vacations) in the US vs Australia

    It’s true, there’s an ulterior motive to this post and the timing is no accident. What’s the difference in holidays (vacations) in the US vs Australia? I’ll tell you want the difference…

    April 17, 2019 by ItStartedInLA
  • Americans in Oz
    Posts, Travelog

    An American tourist in Australia

    It’s Spring break and the perfect time to visit Australia if you live in the US. Naturally I get asked all the tough questions like where should I go, what should I…

    April 3, 2019 by ItStartedInLA
  • Moving to LA, Posts

    Building your credit history in the US

    I’ve been putting this post off for a while now. Building your credit history in the US is tough–especially when you come so late in life. You know why? Because you’re starting…

    February 19, 2019 by ItStartedInLA
  • Valentine's Day in LA
    My LA story, Posts

    A guide to Valentine’s Day in the US

    Everytime that day rolls around I wish I had a guide to Valentine’s Day in the US. I mean, it’s hard to escape it here in the US–and frankly it is at…

    February 13, 2019 by ItStartedInLA
  • Moving to LA, Posts

    Top ten things to bring to LA when you move

    I thought I’d put it out there on the Australians in LA Facebook group: what are the Top Ten Things to Bring to LA when you move (or come over for a…

    January 31, 2019 by ItStartedInLA
  • Moving to LA, Posts

    Ten myths about living in the US

    I’ve been here a while now and it’s no secret I didn’t really want to live in the US.  But five years in and I can honestly say I enjoy it. Before…

    January 23, 2019 by ItStartedInLA
  • Posts

    2019 New Year’s Resolutions

    How is your 2019 going so far? I love the New Year–full of hope and promise and opportunities to correct the wrongs of the year gone by. I know we’re supposed to…

    January 10, 2019 by ItStartedInLA
  • Good coffee in LA
    Posts, Visiting LA

    Where to get the best coffee in LA? Just ask an Aussie

    You’ve landed in LA either on holidays or to catch your break and move here. LA–the US in fact–is not known for its coffee so you’re in search of a good cup…

    October 23, 2018 by ItStartedInLA
  • My LA story, Posts

    Can you get scouted by surfing in Malibu?

    It’s a fair question isn’t it? Can you get scouted just by surfing in Malibu? After all it is LA and you hear stories like that all the time. How did you…

    October 11, 2018 by ItStartedInLA
  • College move-in
    Posts

    Dropping my son to College aka Uni

    Give me a second to get a coffee (or maybe something a little stronger), a box of tissues and perhaps some chocolate.  It’s not easy but I’m here to talk about College…

    August 30, 2018 by ItStartedInLA
  • 5 things about LA
    My LA story, Posts

    Five things that make LA … LA

    I’m back in LA and, as if we were still living in China, I get a case of severe culture shock when we get back. Oh yes, you might not think so…

    August 21, 2018 by ItStartedInLA
  • Applying to college in the US as Australians
    My LA story, Posts

    Australian applying for College in the US

    An Australian’s perspective–an Australian applying for American College from the US. What a relief: we live to tell the tale! I’ve tried to avoid boring you with woeful tales of stress about…

    April 19, 2018 by ItStartedInLA
  • G'Day USA 2018 Gala
    Celebrity, Posts

    G’Day USA Gala the best event in LA

    By an (Australian) country mile (or should that be kilometre?) G’Day USA Gala in LA is the best event in LA. Bar none. Well maybe except if I was nominated for an…

    February 1, 2018 by ItStartedInLA
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Living in LA: moving to LA or visiting? This is a collection of my real-life stories about life in LA as a normal girl thrust in the middle of 90210. If you're looking to move to LA and looking for help I'm also a Destinations Consultant so I can help you navigate the big world that is LA and help you find your own very comfortable corner.

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Visiting LA

  • Good coffee in LA

    Where to get the best coffee in LA? Just ask an Aussie

    October 23, 2018
  • Why, what and how to tip in LA

    How, why and what should I tip in LA?

    February 23, 2017
  • When you're in LA you simply must visit The Broad; get the low-down here | It Started in LA | itstartedinla.com

    You simply MUST visit The Broad

    September 28, 2016

MY LA Story

  • Valentine's Day in LA

    A guide to Valentine’s Day in the US

    February 13, 2019
  • Can you get scouted by surfing in Malibu?

    October 11, 2018
  • 5 things about LA

    Five things that make LA … LA

    August 21, 2018

Moving to LA

  • Building your credit history in the US

    February 19, 2019
  • Top ten things to bring to LA when you move

    January 31, 2019
  • Ten myths about living in the US

    January 23, 2019

Expat Tales

  • College v Uni

    Applying for College v Applying for Uni

    October 24, 2017
  • Aussie taxes for Expats

    Four Steps For Aussie Expats To Sort Out Their Australian Finances & Taxes

    September 26, 2017
  • A postcard from Sydney

    April 27, 2015

Travelog

  • Americans in Oz

    An American tourist in Australia

    April 3, 2019
  • Britney Jean

    Oh baby baby: Britney Spears in Vegas

    September 5, 2015
  • Santorini

    Santorini truly is a gift from the Gods

    August 1, 2015

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