There’s a phrase I’ve heard more times than I care to count since emigrating from my home country of South Africa. “You’re running away from South Africa.” Sometimes it’s said casually. Sometimes jokingly. Sometimes with judgment. And sometimes with that…
Living in Australia for the last (almost) 14 years (and the UK for 10 years before this!) has been an incredible adventure so far, but every now and then, I get hit with a niggle of nostalgia for South Africa.…
In the interest of balance, I thought it best to counter last month’s piece on things South Africa does better than Australia, with this one, on things Australia does better than South Africa. As always, this is merely my opinion…
It’s been almost 22 years since I left South Africa, spending 10 years in the UK before moving to Australia in 2013. And despite being out of South Africa for more than two decades (flip I’m old!), there are just…
Having lived in Australia for over 10 years now, it’s about time I wrote this blog, before we hit our 11th Aussieversary. Here are 10 things I’ve learned after 10 years in Australia. 10 Things I’ve Learned After 10 Years…
This week has seen some of the worst rioting across South Africa since democracy was achieved in 1994. It’s been one of the most stressful weeks for me personally, as an emigrant with close family in some of the most…
It’s been a while since I wrote a personal blog but as the years go by I find myself feeling a lot more emotional about emigrating from South Africa. For many people the decision to emigrate isn’t purely emotional. It’s…
We’ve all been there – you’re travelling or living overseas and meet someone for the first time. As soon as they realise you’re from South Africa, the questions start! These are my top 10 questions you should never ask a…
Last month I got to tick off one of the most exciting items on my bucket list – a proper South African game reserve experience. After years of researching and patiently waiting for our trip, we eventually got to experience…
As part of our 2-week holiday in South Africa, we decided to take a breather and spend a weekend in the Drakensberg. After some research online, I discovered Champagne Castle Hotel in the central region of the picturesque Drakensberg. They…
