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.
Byron Bay & Region
Dangerous Animals in Australia: What Actually Crossed Our Path in Three Months
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