I am an Australian expat who wears multiple hats: mother, trailing spouse, marketer and blogger. Our family have done the 'ultimate' travel trip: living for eight years as expats in New Jersey, USA. Although we had to relocate back to Australia, I have documented our adventures and relocation trials in this blog, and continue to write about these memories, until there's no more to tell!
EXPAT LIFE IN AMERICA: It has been a while since my last post. However, with Covid-19 happening in between it feels like far more time has passed than what the calendar really shows. In this relatively short period, an enormous amount has changed. High School Life in the Last Semester of 2019/2020 One thing that […] Continue reading → 
MOVING TO NEW JERSEY: Why Expats need Renters’ Insurance in New Jersey If you are an expat renting in New Jersey for the first time ever, or perhaps in a long time, you may not realize that renters’ insurance is a really good idea. For a relatively low cost, you can gain a high level […] Continue reading → 
LIVING IN NEW JERSEY: When I first encountered local American animals like squirrels and chipmunks , they seemed so cute and harmless, that I was lulled initially into thinking that there was no truly dangerous wildlife in New Jersey. Obviously I was in for a few surprises. Then I started to read different news stories […] Continue reading → 
MOVING TO NEW JERSEY: For any new expat relocating to America, the need to open a US bank account is a high priority. It is something that should be planned to do almost immediately after arrival. Having an American bank account will give you ready access to US currency. Beyond that, it is normally needed […] Continue reading → 
EXPAT LIFE IN AMERICA: Right now, it is summer, and one of the busiest times of the year for town celebrations and events in New Jersey, and elsewhere in the US. As this is being written, it is just one week after the American monster party of the year for the July 4th holiday (Independence […] Continue reading → 
MOVING TO NEW JERSEY: If you’re deciding on a move to America’s garden state, one of the most critical steps for an expat is to clarify if New Jersey is safe to live in. It’s a question almost anyone moving to a new location should get answered before they relocate, to ensure their future security […] Continue reading → 
LIVING IN NEW JERSEY: Are you planning on moving to New Jersey sometime soon? If so, and you are an Australian, or expat from elsewhere, you may not know much about this little US state. New Jersey is not as famous as some other big-name American states such as California, Texas and New York. Outside […] Continue reading → 
LIVING IN NEW JERSEY: One of the more vexing challenges for expats learning NJ road rules, is understanding how the rules apply to pedestrians. Sure, this may sound straight forward but American rules and practices differ somewhat to how things are elsewhere, at least compared with Australia. Perhaps some proof of this is that the […] Continue reading → 
EXPAT LIFE IN AMERICA: Probably lots of people around the world outside the USA, have learnt the most about American culture via TV shows and movies. American high school life is no different, with movies regularly released showing high school backdrops and teenager conversations. Some things though are not fully explained in detail through TV, […] Continue reading → 
BEING AN EXPAT: Whether you are a young person wanting to travel the world, a family transferring to another country for experience/work, or an international retiree, it appears you can never be too old to be an expat. While expat life still retains a somewhat glamorous, jet-setting image, you should know that it is not […] Continue reading →