Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
There’s a lot to wrap the head around – here’s what not to miss.
Continue reading “What First-Home Buyers Should Ask Mortgage Brokers”
Originally published on SBS.
Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Having full control over your superannuation sounds great in theory, but there’s much more to self-managed super than meets the eye.
Continue reading “Could a Self-Managed Super Fund be Right For You?”
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
Sri Lanka’s landscape is impressively varied. Grand national parks are home to safari adventures, otherworldly coastlines circle the perimeter, and hilly tea country is at its heart. With such versatility, there are many transport options. Continue reading “The Best Ways to Get Around in Sri Lanka”
Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
The average Australian wastes 312kg of food every year!
Continue reading “Six Food Hacks That Reduce Waste (and Save Money)”
Written for Medibank.
My yiayia (grandmother) Stratigoula was a total inspiration. She was clever, strong, witty and downright hilarious. Though, when dementia hit there was no stopping it. My family was put on a ride they never anticipated, trying to understand and navigate the trickiness of the disease.
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
“Welcome to Sri Lanka!” was one of the first greetings I heard in Colombo, the country’s bustling big city. A local graced me with those lovely words from across the street. Not a storekeeper, nor a hawker. Just a person who wanted to pass on a warm hello.
Continue reading “Why I Won’t Give up on Sri Lanka and you Shouldn’t Either”
Originally published in The Age.
Feeling stuck about what occupation to pursue is not reserved to one part of life, but knowing what to do next can be difficult.
Continue reading “Where to Start When You Don’t Know What Career You Want”
From breakfast to dessert, here’s what you can’t miss in Melbourne’s ‘little Athens’.
Continue reading “Five Quintessential Greek Goodies to try in Oakleigh”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
If this applies to you, it might be time to make a game plan.
Continue reading “I’m a Young Homeowner with a Fixed Loan Ending. What’s Next?”
Originally published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
We read about inventive side hustles and success stories all the time. But how about what it actually takes to start one?
Continue reading “How to Start a Side Hustle”
No, it’s not eating at as many restaurants as possible.
Continue reading “Opinion: The Best Way to Learn About Food While Travelling”
Written for Lonely Planet.
When I step into a grocery store or market in Greece, I’m taken back to shopping with my grandparents as a child. They were ruthless when it came to buying great produce.
Continue reading “Groceries to Buy in Greece: From Filo Pastries to Oregano Chips”
Originally published in The New York Times.
Do you have itchy feet after all these months of lockdown? Now could be the time to do a little homework on the world of dance. Continue reading “Travel the World Through These Dance Tutorials”
The chef inherited a recipe for ash reshteh from his mum in Iran and it’s travelled with him across the world.
Continue reading “Feels Like Home: Hamed Allahyari’s Persian Noodle Soup Recipe”
Originally published in The Age.
Have you found yourself saying “yes” to something someone has suggested, even though you couldn’t really afford it?
Continue reading “How to Politely Turn Down Plans You Can’t Afford”
Written for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Content warning: cancer and treatment.
Christie Yu was 18 years old and studying pharmacy when she became run down, attributing it to balancing university and her other commitments.
Continue reading “There Was Never a Moment Anyone Told Me, “You Are Now Disabled””
Originally published in The New York Times.
As the world has changed, so has The New York Times’ annual ’52 Places To Go’ list. This year, the piece is centred on purpose-based travel – with issues such as climate change, overtourism and loss of culture in mind.
Continue reading “52 Places For a Changed World: Evia, Greece”
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
A fusion of Arabic cuisines and the Mediterranean diet, Andalucian food is about the simple pleasures – affordable and unpretentious. It is Moorish food, within Moorish surrounds and it’s easy to let your stomach run wild – the food is vibrant and prices are reasonable. Continue reading “How to Eat Through Southern Spain Like it’s Your Last Week on Earth”
Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
It’s never too early to start thinking about your super, even if retirement feels like a long way off.
Continue reading “Want to Get Your Super Fighting Fit? Here’s Where to Start”
Originally published on SBS.
Since I was four years old, I’ve made traditional Greek cheese pies in my grandmother’s kitchen. She recently passed away, but it wouldn’t be Greek Easter without them.
Continue reading “My Yiayia’s Comforting Easter Cheese Pie Recipe”
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
The pleasure of swimming in wild settings could be one of the most human exercises we can undertake. New Zealand then, is a country offering ultimate outdoor therapy. As well as boasting glorious beaches, New Zealand is a patchwork of rivers, waterholes and lakes that are perfect to take a dip or dive in. Continue reading “The Best Wild Swimming Spots in New Zealand”
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
A fear of flying isn’t uncommon but, for some people, it can make travelling an incredibly stressful experience and, for others, prevent them from going on the adventure of their dreams entirely. We asked three people with different perspectives for their tips on how to manage anxiety before and during a flight.
Continue reading “Managing a Fear of Flying: How to Keep Anxiety from Grounding Your Travel Plans”
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
Nanjing is known as the ‘ancient capital of six dynasties’, having served as the centre of dynasties and kingdoms throughout its centuries-long history. Zhongshan Mountain is at the heart of this legacy.
Continue reading “Discover Zhongshan Mountain, Nanjing’s Historical, Architectural, and Cultural Epicentre”
From a widely loved Bronte bakery to an outstanding Woollahra butcher.
Continue reading “Guillaume Brahimi’s Top French Treats in Sydney”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Yes, wobbly coordination can be improved – get ready to waltz, rumba and breakdance your way into summer.
Continue reading “Melbourne’s Best Studios to Learn How to Dance”
Written for the Victorian Government’s Get Active Program.
We constantly hear how important it is to get enough sleep, exercise and eat well. So why can it feel so hard sometimes?
Continue reading “How to Start a Healthy Habit and Make it Stick”
Written for the ABC.
Being “ripped off” is often part of the travel experience. Whether it’s those tourist menus with prices double what locals pay, unregulated taxis charging five times the regular price, or seeing someone at a market pay less than half for a T-shirt you bought two days ago. But does the fact it happens so often make it fair?
Continue reading “Tourists Often Pay More Than the Locals. Is That Fair?”
Filipino food is underrepresented in Australia. Here are eight dishes that showcase the flavours of this Southeast Asian cuisine.
Continue reading “Eight Filipino Dishes to Try That Come Recommended”
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”
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