Australian Festivals Guide
Australians love a good festival and no matter what you like there is bound to be an event perfect for you. Dance all day and all night, eat delicious food, laugh at the funniest comics,… Read more
Activities
The Best Picnic Spots Around Australia
Just imagine all your friends, fantastic weather, great conversation, a spread of your favourite snacks, and a chilled drink. Whether it be a weekend catch-up, a special romantic occasion, or the perfect excuse to spend… Read more
Australia’s Best Pizzas and Where to Find Them
The connoisseurs among us know that not all pizzas are made alike, and there’s a stark difference between the slimy slice you pick up at 3am while stumbling home and the game-changing creation you book… Read more
The Best Free Apps to Explore Your New City
Here are some of the best apps that will help you explore your new home.
Lunar New Year Gift Guide
Lunar New Year is just around the corner, with celebrations kicking off on 5 February. Gift-giving is an important part of the annual event, with presents exchanged between family, friends and partners. But, there are… Read more
Lunar New Year in Australia
Lunar New Year starts on the first new moon of the year and ends with the first full moon. Here are a few things to know and places to celebrate it in Australia.
Aussie Beaches – A Guide for New Arrivals
Just arrived in Australia and keen to check out some of Australia’s famous beaches? A day at the beach with your friends is guaranteed to give you a good introduction to Aussie culture and be lots… Read more
Celebrating Christmas in Australia
You likely don’t need any reminding (after all, your city is probably packed with Christmas lights, trees and music!), but Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re spending Christmas with housemates or new friends in… Read more
Where to Find New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Australia
Can you believe the new year is almost upon us? Just like in most other countries around the world, New Year’s Eve is widely celebrated in Australia. You’ll often find people hosting parties and gatherings… Read more
Making Lifelong Friends in Student Accommodation
Living in student accommodation is a pretty awesome experience: you’re thrown into university life with a bunch of like-minded students, you’re usually living right in the heart of the city or near campus, and you’re… Read more
Australia’s Best Animal Encounters
From curious Kangaroos to chameleon-like Cuttlefish, this is where you can get up close and personal with Aussie wildlife. When Noah filled his ark with two of every animal, he must’ve made a beeline to… Read more
How to Celebrate Bastille Day
If you want a taste of France without leaving the country, Bastille Day is just days away. Bastille Day is a French holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille and the start of the French Revolution.
10 Fun Things to Do in Your City This Winter Break
There are plenty of things to do and see, and places to explore, during winter. Here are the best winter activities in Australia.
Seven Easy Tips For Becoming More Environmentally Friendly
In Australia there are many things you can do to become more environmentally friendly. Here are some easy tips to implement at home.
Australian Rules Football: An Introduction
All international students should experience an Australian Rules Football match while they are here. Regardless if you like sports or not, it’s fun to watch the match, hang out with friends and enjoy the local… Read more
Music in Your City
No matter what style of music you love there is a big, exciting new world out there for you to discover in the clubs, bars, pubs, stadiums, concert halls and outdoor venues of your new… Read more
Dating Apps for International Students
In case Pokedates or Tinder aren’t for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best dating apps for international students in Australia. Salaam Swipe Salaam Swipe is designed specifically to help Muslims meet other Muslims…. Read more
Welcome Dinner Project
Want to be invited into a local Australian household for a dinner celebration, alongside locals and other newly arrived people to Australia?
How To Make Friends With Locals
Now you are in Australia it’s time to make friends with the locals. This is a great way to really experience your town from a local perspective and enrich your cultural understanding during your time… Read more
How to Find Interesting and Obscure Events
Looking to really uncover your city and meet some new people? This guide to finding niche events should help you get started.