From the blog
Honest experience, real numbers, actual decisions.
Everything we learn on the way to Australia, written down so you do not have to go through it again.
Arriving & Everyday Life
A Family of Four Again: Our First Days Together in Australia
Arriving & Everyday Life
Buying a Car in Australia: Used Cars, Registration and the Costs
Money & Costs
Australian SIM Card and Phone Number: A Newcomer's Guide
Arriving & Everyday Life
Arriving in Australia: My First Days Alone
Our Story
The Decision to Emigrate: Why We Are Moving to Australia
Money & Costs
Health Insurance for Australia: Our Choice and What Applies to You (2026)
Visa & Migration
Tourist Visa for Australia: eVisitor 651 for Families
Visa & Migration
Hiring a Migration Agent for Australia: Our Honest Experience
Money & Costs
Booking Flights to Australia: What It Really Costs for a Family of Four (2026)
Visa & Migration
PTE Academic Test Experience: How I, a German Chef, Scored 89 for Australia (2026)
Visa & Migration
TRA Skill Assessment as a Chef: What It Really Costs, Especially as a Self-Employed Applicant
Family & Kids
Preparing Our Kids for English in Australia: Learning Without Pressure
Our Story
The Final Weeks Before Moving to Australia: Goodbyes, School and Open Questions
Money & Costs
Moving to Australia as a Family: What It Really Costs, Our Real Numbers (2026)
Visa & Migration
186 Visa Australia: Our Family's Path to the Employer Sponsored Visa (2026)
Family & Kids
Moving to Australia with Kids (Ages 2 and 6): Our Honest Preparation
Our Story
From a Vegetable Garden to Australia: Our Family Move