Oceania - Story of my World

Remote, spectacular and thrilling

A medley of imposing mountains, immaculate beaches, impressive forests, grand reefs, vast deserts and cosmopolitan cities. Oceania really is as diverse as they come. From the remote outback to bounty beaches, offbeat oases to laid-back coastal towns. Feel like Frodo and explore New Zeeland’s rugged mountain ranges and magnificent glaciers, ride the waves and hang-ten one on of Australia’s stunning beaches, get your Steve Irwin on and be amazed by the dazzling variety of flora and fauna this region has to offer. Just remember to watch out for sharks and pack your factor 50.

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Working abroad – What’s it like to be an au pair in Sydney, Australia?

Steffie June 15, 2017

It’s a sunny, lush day in Amsterdam – I wake up in the home of my boyfriend who I met in a dive bar in Sydney and leave the house to meet a friend I met during a walking tour in Melbourne. On my way over I check Facebook and see horribly nice new pictures of the girl that “has …

The biggest pro of being an au pair in Sydney – Holiday trips: Blue Mountains, Pearl Beach & Melbourne

Steffie April 11, 2017

As you probably know, or otherwise really should know, the seasons are all turned around here and that means that you are in the middle of winter, and we are now smack-dab in the middle of summer. As a au pair in Sydney this means that right after I got here the boys started their summer holidays and I thus started out …

Love & Miss – Australia

Charmaine March 9, 2017

When you travel from Western Europe to the East Coast of Australia you will notice that there are many similarities. It is when you live down under for a while you notice the difference. Charmaine has been living in Australia for two months and this is what she LOVES and what she MISSES the most while being in Ozzy.

Living in any city for free: using house sitting websites to travel the world on a shoe-string

Alex January 22, 2017

Around a year ago my partner and I decided it was time to try something new and go travelling around Australia. We gave up our flat in Bristol and put our belongings into storage at his grandparent’s house. We had a plan for the first three months, but after that, we weren’t too sure. We both work in jobs that …

The Ultimate Guide To Buying Your Car In New Zealand

Tom January 21, 2017

Buying your first car for travelling may sound like a massive investment and a big step, but actually, it is a very cost-effective choice! There are many options to choose from when looking for a car that can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. With this guide, we will show you all the steps in the process of buying your car …

A road trip to get back our Gopro – From Torquay to Tweed Heads, Australia

Alex November 30, 2016

Did you happen to hear about the happy couple that lost a GoPro on the East Coast of Australia which got found 3 months later thanks to world wide media? Well, our storyteller Alex is part of that happy couple and her last few weeks have been crazy!

Friday night fun in Surry Hills – Sydney

Alex October 5, 2016

Exactly nine months we started our big adventure in not only Sydney but also in the suburb Surry Hills. We were thrilled to be back and couldn’t wait to find out where the locals would take us. We started the night at Tio’s – A chilled Mexican place that does great finger food. We had the chicken, chorizo and cauliflower tortillas, and …

Easy like Saturday morning – sunrise paddle in the Sydney Harbour

Alex October 5, 2016

After a fun Friday night in Surry Hills we had a hard time waking up at 04am. When we arrived at Lavender Bay we felt much better. The sun was slowly coming up and the view over the harbour of Sydney was amazing. Even with a hangover, we were very excited: we are going on a sunrise kayak paddle to …

Visiting Torquay – a full day of surfing

Alex October 4, 2016

As you may know, Torquay is known for it surfing culture. Because of this, we couldn’t possibly have spent spend the weekend here without having tried to catch some waves ourselves. But before we hopped on our boards, we decided that we wanted to know a little bit more about the sport and why Torquay loves it so much. This …

Foodie guide through Torquay – The Great Ocean Road

Alex September 27, 2016

Alex was in Torquay and discovered it’s not only a great town for surf lovers but also for foodies! In this food guide, she will take you through her personal favs of this cute little place that’s just a short drive away from Melbourne. If you’re looking for a fun weekend away from the city, this is why Torquay deserves a spot your short list..