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OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN AUSTRALIA

November 17, 2017November 16, 2017 ~ Sara ~ Leave a comment

Opening a bank account in Australia was extremely quick and easy! In fact, I registered for a TFN, got an Australian SIM card, and opened a bank account all within the first couple of hours of landing in Australia! WHAT WILL I NEED? A valid passport A tax number from your home country (this is … Continue reading OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN AUSTRALIA

APPLY FOR A TAX FILE NUMBER (TFN) IN AUSTRALIA

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 ~ Sara ~ Leave a comment

If you are in Australia on a visa that allows you to work, you will need to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN). You can only apply for your TFN once you have landed in Australia, but don’t worry the process is very quick and easy so you should have your TFN in no … Continue reading APPLY FOR A TAX FILE NUMBER (TFN) IN AUSTRALIA

APPLY FOR A PHONE LINE IN AUSTRALIA

November 15, 2017December 2, 2017 ~ Sara ~ 1 Comment

Settling in Australia has been extremely smooth! This country was built with travellers in mind, making the move from your home country to this beautiful place a comfortable transition! I was so pleased to have my phone up and running within the first hour of arrival in Australia, and having my own unlocked phone made … Continue reading APPLY FOR A PHONE LINE IN AUSTRALIA

FIND THE BEST TRAVEL INSURANCE

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 ~ Sara ~ Leave a comment

Before I go on with this entry, I have to confess something: this was the first time I purchased travel insurance - very risky, I know. But thankfully I’ve been incredibly lucky to have never needed it. This meant serious research on my part to find the best coverage for an entire year in Australia, … Continue reading FIND THE BEST TRAVEL INSURANCE

FIND & BOOK THE CHEAPEST FLIGHTS

October 26, 2017October 27, 2017 ~ Sara ~ 1 Comment

Depending on how long you've been planning on a trip, you may or may not be financially ready to purchase your flights. If you have been saving up - congratulations, that's fantastic! If you haven't yet, that's totally okay - either way, it's a good idea to do some research beforehand just to have an … Continue reading FIND & BOOK THE CHEAPEST FLIGHTS

APPLYING FOR A WORKING HOLIDAY VISA TO AUSTRALIA

October 25, 2017October 27, 2017 ~ Sara ~ 2 Comments

So you want to work and travel in Australia, eh? Well, the first thing you gotta do is apply for a Working Holiday visa! I wouldn't recommend you to do anything (except maybe ask your parents for permission) until your visa gets approved. Depending on your country of residence, you can apply for either the … Continue reading APPLYING FOR A WORKING HOLIDAY VISA TO AUSTRALIA

HOW I SAVED $10K FOR AUSTRALIA (PART II)

October 20, 2017October 25, 2017 ~ Sara ~ 1 Comment

In this post, I share 9 secrets on how to be smart with your money and how to keep your usual spendings while staying on budget.

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Jumping into 2019 like 🥳
Shell Beach: where walking on the beach sounds like walking through a field of wind chimes 🐚
I’ll be here if you need me 🌊💙
West coast Australia, I’m speechless by your beauty.💛
most important take away message (for me) from Vipassana is to observe every moment as is. That’s your reality. 💁🏽‍♀️ Understand that whatever you’re feeling, whether it is over the moon happy with life or down in the dumps, it will all change with time. So don’t take anything for granted as everything will eventually fade away and you’ll be faced with a new reality. 🧚🏻‍♀️🌸. . . 📷: @j_reisig
Today I go back to this beautiful place but for a totally different reason this time: a 10 day meditation course. I have absolutely no idea what to expect, but I’ve been told that it’s good to go in with no expectations. Meditation has been something I’ve attempted for the past year or so but I can’t say I’ve had much success with. The result of my practice can be summed up in 2 ways: my mind is either racing all over the place, contemplating on something I did in summer 2007 (🤯) or I’m so relaxed I fall asleep (😴 does this happen to anybody else?)! So, 10 days of noble silence, zero social interaction, no electronics, books, or diaries will be the strangest feeling and possibly one of the hardest experiences but I’m ready to try it! I want to challenge my body and mind in the hopes of introducing something that can change my life for the better. Isn’t that what travelings all about anyway? Stepping into the unknown and hoping it all goes well? (And about 1% of the time, it doesn’t all go well… AKA my skydiving experience, leaving me with a bigger fear of heights than ever 🤦🏽‍♀️😂 - scroll down for photo evidence!)

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