Written for Lonely Planet.
In exchange for cooler weather, the positive trade-offs include hiking quiet trails and exploring ancient sites without a crush of fellow visitors. Just be sure to pack some warm clothes and a rain jacket.
Continue reading “How to Plan an Off-Season Trip to Greece”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
One-third of young Australians live in shared accommodation, and some of them are embracing sharing their finances, too.
Continue reading “Would You Share a Bank Account With a Friend?”
One in 40 Australians is autistic and for many, eating out can be extremely challenging.
Continue reading “A New Kind of Menu, Designed to Help People Living with Autism”
Written for FlySolomons (Solomon Islands Airlines’ magazine).
While plenty of international visitors fly into Brisbane and immediately move on, I believe the city shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s creative, outdoorsy and so effortlessly welcoming.
Continue reading “How to Wander Your Way Down the Brisbane River”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
When it comes to getting a job offer, your questions could make all the difference.
Continue reading “The Questions You Should (and Shouldn’t) Ask in a Job Interview”
Published in The New Zealand Herald.
For as little as $20, you can have one of the most memorable train rides of your life.
Continue reading “Sri Lanka’s Kandy to Ella Train: One of the World’s Best Budget Rides”
Written for the Michelin Guide.
There are thousands of hotels across Greece’s 227 islands. Here are nine of the most distinctive; standouts that buck their island’s typical trends and pave their own path to luxury.
Continue reading “The Most Unique, Top-Rated Greek Island Hotels in the Michelin Guide”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
What is a credit score and how much weight do they have?
Continue reading “Applying For a Loan? It’s Important You Know this Number”
Written for the Michelin Guide.
From the mountainous north to the south’s pretty Peloponnese region, this part of the Mediterranean is puzzlingly underrated.
Continue reading “Beyond Athens: 10 of the Best Greek Hotels on the Mainland”
Written for Intrepid Travel.
On a revelatory trip to the Kimberley in Western Australia, I’ve seen my homeland in a whole new light.
Continue reading “A Trip in my Home Country, as Foreign as it Gets”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
A gap year isn’t just for teenagers anymore.
Continue reading “Want a Break From the Office? Here Are 10 Jobs You Can do While Travelling”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
From requesting adjusted start and finish times to hybrid work, here’s how to put your best foot forward.
Continue reading “What to Know Before Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Did you learn about taxes in high school? What about superannuation or shares?
Continue reading “The Simple Money Lessons Financial Advisers Wish Were Taught in School”
Originally published on Time Out.
The north-western tip of Australia offers an outback experience like no other – begging visitors to get in touch with their wild side.
Continue reading “14 Incredible Things to do in the Kimberley”
This bowl puts those conceptions of Greek food being meat dominated to bed.
Continue reading “Why I Love Fakes: A Powerhouse, Vegan, Greek Lentil Soup”
Written for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Kish Modi is facing the momentous task of managing a blood cancer diagnosis. But even with so much on his plate, he’s somehow finding every way in his power to raise awareness.
Continue reading “Shock Diagnosis, Newfound Willpower”
Originally published in The New York Times.
Deciding where to visit depends on your entry point, how much time you have, and the type of vacation you want.
Continue reading “Greece Has 227 Islands, Here’s How to Choose”
Originally published in Traveller.
Posh resorts on Instagram paint this region as a playground for the rich. But you can absolutely enjoy it without draining the wallet. Continue reading “Yes, You Can do the Amalfi Coast on a Budget”
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
Through natural disasters, foreign invasions and periods of neglect, the Acropolis has proven it was built to last and serves as a symbol of resilience. Continue reading “A First-Time Guide to the Acropolis”
Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
The First Home Super Saver Scheme allows people to withdraw additional contributions they’ve made to super, to put towards a first home.
Continue reading “Adding to Your Super Early Can Help You Buy a First Home – Here’s How”
Originally published in Traveller.
There are plenty of Greek islands you can visit to unwind, eat well and recalibrate. But this one has a key distinction.
Continue reading “Why to Visit Kos, the Greek Island of Medicine”
Written for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Kerry Boyenga was diagnosed with one of Australia’s most common kinds of cancer. But she said it wasn’t on her GP’s radar.
Continue reading “It Took Six Months to Diagnose Kerry’s Blood Cancer – Sadly, She’s Not Alone”
Above Hamilton Island’s hypnotic, turquoise waters you’ll find a luxurious boating scene; below swims some of Australia’s most active marine life. This contrast is a broader metaphor for the island, which finds itself at the perfect intersection of adventure and rejuvenation. Continue reading “A Guide to Australia’s Hamilton Island”
Originally published in The Age.
Figuring out how to make your money work harder for you can be challenging enough, let alone in a cost-of-living crisis.
Continue reading “Should I Max Out My Offset Account or Invest in Shares Instead?”
From traditional Egyptian food to high-end Japanese omakase.
Continue reading “10 Melbourne Eateries New MasterChef Judge Sofia Levin Visits, When She Misses Travel”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
From tax implications to funding aged care, there are a few important factors to look into when it comes to early inheritances.
Continue reading “What to Consider Before Giving an Early Inheritance”
Written for the Victorian Government’s Get Active Program.
The beauty of dance is that no part of the body is left behind. You usually don’t realise how physical it is while doing it.
Continue reading “The Endless Benefits of Dancing”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Saving that unused account for a rainy day? You might want to think twice about that.
Continue reading “How Your Old, Dormant Bank Accounts Can Cost You Big”
Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Many of us don’t think twice about what super fund we’re in, but poor performance can cost you. Here’s what you should look out for.
Continue reading “It Could Cost You Thousands, So How Do You Pick a Good Super Fund?”
Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
No doubt getting a pet is rewarding – but there’s no point being naïve about the costs.
Continue reading “Can You Afford a Pet? Here’s What to Keep in Mind”
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