Our organized trip to the Waterfalls was such a blast, we decided to do another trip to Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation. This time, we rented a minivan and 8 of us headed for 2 days of adventure in the oldest rainforest in the world! I remember when I was researching my itinerary for Australia … Continue reading CAIRNS – DAINTREE FOREST & CAPE TRIBULATION
OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN AUSTRALIA
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
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
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
CAIRNS – ATHERTON TABLELANDS WATERFALLS
On my 5th day in Australia, I jumped into a car with 13 others to go chasing waterfalls! Our first stop was Babinda Boulders, located about an hour south of Cairns. We spent just under an hour walking around and taking in the beautiful scenery. After driving for another 30 minutes we found ourselves at … Continue reading CAIRNS – ATHERTON TABLELANDS WATERFALLS
CAIRNS – GREAT BARRIER REEF
Scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef was a dream come true and a fear conquered all in one unbelievably amazing experience! If you’re planning on visiting the Great Barrier Reef while in Australia, Cairns is the best city to do that as it's the closest to the reef! Backpackers World Travel agency helped me … Continue reading CAIRNS – GREAT BARRIER REEF
OUR LAST FAMILY DAY
Ever since our move to Canada 16 years ago, it's been a tradition to spend Sundays together as a family. I used to not care for it when I was younger but now I count down the days till Sunday brunch and spending the whole day with my sissy and mamasita! Even mother nature was … Continue reading OUR LAST FAMILY DAY