This article is a part 2 and it’s about my trip back to Australia from the Philippines. You should also check out part 1 which is about my trip to the PH from AU. Remember, these are only based on my own experience. Just for context: I flew back to Read more
Recently, I traveled to the Philippines for a short holiday. This was my very first time traveling alone so I was a little bit nervous. I had done some research in preparation for the journey, which helped. During this trip, I made sure to take notes of every useful information Read more
As mentioned in the title, this is part 2. If you missed the first part, we highly recommend checking it out. Australian Academic Year Typically, the Australian academic year commences in late January and concludes in mid-December. The academic year consists of two semesters. The first semester typically begins in Read more
Again, just a friendly reminder that the information that I will be sharing below is only based on what we have experienced. Your journey may differ slightly depending on your own personal circumstances. Timeline Making an offer and bidding at auctions Once you have found a house that you like, Read more
Just for a bit of context, we’re currently based in Queensland and the property that we bought is in Adelaide, SA. We’ve started with the process of buying our first real estate property in Australia around two years after we’ve moved here. Employment wise, both my husband and I work. Read more
If you’re an immigrant in Australia who is trying to find a new career to pursue, I’d suggest considering becoming a tradie. Read on below to figure out if it’s something you see yourself becoming. What is a tradesman? A tradesman, more commonly called as a “Tradie”, is a skilled Read more
It’s that time of the year again when Australians get to choose the people who will, in great part, determine the country’s future. The 2022 Australian Federal Election will be happening on the 21st of May 2022 (Saturday). Early voting however has already commenced a few days ago on the Read more
For today’s feature, let me introduce you to an amazing FilAussie mum who will share with us her journey through motherhood here in Australia. Her story and experiences will give you a bit of an idea as to what being a mum in Australia can look like. A bit about Read more
‘It sucks.’ These were the exact words my husband used when asked about his opinion on renting in Australia. Having a roof over one’s head is a basic human right. But unfortunately, we have found that finding a home to rent seems to be very difficult. Not only is the Read more
How long does it take before an Immigrant is fully adjusted to their Australian life? A couple of years, perhaps? It’s different for everyone. But one thing’s for sure. Within your first few years in Australia, you will encounter a variety of challenges as it is a normal part of Read more