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Australian TV shows to watch in the US

Australian TV shows to watch in the US

by Katherine | May 22, 2019 | Expat Life, Expat Life Page Featured, Life

If you’re looking for Australian TV shows to watch in the US you’ve come to the right place. We’ll be updating this post as regularly as possible, including the Australian TV shows that have been picked up by US streaming services and cable channels....
Tips for returning home after living abroad

Tips for returning home after living abroad

by Katherine | Mar 20, 2019 | Expat Life, Expat Life Page Featured, Life

Whether you have spent years or just months living in another country as an expat, if you’ve decided it’s time to go back home, you may be experiencing some mixed feelings. Returning home after living abroad can bring about a lot of emotions from being excited to see...
Australian citizenship for babies born overseas

Australian citizenship for babies born overseas

by Katherine | Mar 28, 2018 | Community, Expat Life, Expat Life Page Featured, Life

Getting Australian citizenship for babies born overseas is a pretty straight-forward process. But there are a few things you should know before you begin, so that you can plan ahead and apply for Australian citizenship for yourself or your child at the best time for...
E3 visa renewal (before the interview)

E3 visa renewal (before the interview)

by Katherine | Feb 28, 2018 | Expat Life, Expat Life Page Featured, Getting Started, Life

Completing your E3 visa renewal doesn’t have to be a difficult task. Some of the steps (especially pre-interview) can be a little difficult to understand though. I’m setting out all of the steps for you here, to make sure you’ve got everything before...
Where to get Aussie Meat Pies in the US

Where to get Aussie Meat Pies in the US

by Katherine | Nov 22, 2017 | Expat Life, Expat Life Featured, Expat Life Page Featured, Life

When you’re far away from home for a long time, you sometimes need a bit of familiar comfort food. Nothing brings back memories like smell and taste. And Aussie meat pies fit both of those bills for Australian expats. But they can be a little difficult to find...
America’s weird toilets and bathroom etiquette

America’s weird toilets and bathroom etiquette

by Katherine | Mar 31, 2016 | Expat Life, Expat Life Page Featured, Getting Started

Yesterday I asked a question of bathroom etiquette on Facebook that flushed out some fairly adamant and, at times, surprising responses.  America’s weird toilets are apparently well-known amongst the expat community. But I felt like I didn’t come anywhere close...
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