discoveringmelbourne
American expat in Australia
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Lives in Melbourne
Registration: 05 April 2010
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Resource for finding short-term, furnished rentals? by nessy1
Hi all, I'm wondering if you know of any great resources for finding a short-term, furnished rental in Sydney and Melbourne. Appreciate any suggestions.
domain.com.au/ This was my "go-to" site when we were looking for a place Read More
Home or away by Joanne Evans
Hi, I have been offered a role with my exisiting company in our Melbourne office. It is a fantastic career opportunity but I would be coming out to Melbourne on my own and do not know anyone. I have a great job in London, which could not be held ...
We moved here not knowing anyone and have adjusted nicely, though I moved with my partner and kids. I would recommend living in the city- lots of people, singles, bars, places to meet people. Cost of living is pricey, especially in the CBD- but if ... Read More
Moving to Australia, best place for a younger person? by SlamDunk21
Hi all, I am planning on moving to Australia next year and was wonderng what the best city to consider for a young professional (24). Basically I want to move to the city with the msot opportunity and poeple my age to have a good time with. Any ...
All my experience is with Melbourne and I think it's perfect for young people- with Melbourne Uni and RMIT there are lots of students as well as grads. My partner has been over to Sydney and he seems to think that it is home to a slightly older ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Australia. by thinkingaboutoz
Hello. Please pardon me if I'm posting in the wrong section. Also, I'm very new to this--the idea of moving my family out of the country. I'm considering moving myself, my wife and our (2yr old) daughter to Australia. I'm 43 and a calibration ...
Good luck on your transition. I cannot comment on the visa process as we came here on a sponsered visa, but I'm sure there are lots of others that have more info on that area. We live in Melbourne, VIC- so my experience with the weather is limited ... Read More
Young couple renting in Melbourne by mossy
Hi, My wife and I are moving to Melbourne in a few months and need some help on where to rent. Some details: - young professional couple - ages 26 & 28 - no kids, no pets - both working in the city - looking for somewhere within 30 mins of the CBD ...
check out Docklands- it is an up and coming area, so rent can be fairly inexpensive, but it's still right in the city and next to the water Read More
holiday in melbourne by muskan48
Hi i am coming to melbourne for a week long holiday with my 2 kids. any suggestions for any sight seeing for kids. any advice would be much appreciated
I write a blog about things to do in Melbourne, since I have 2 kids I have lots of ideas of things to take your kids to do :) Check out the blog http://discoveringmelbourne.blogspot.com/ Some other ideas that I haven't blogged about yet: Brighton ... Read More