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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…