Darren Jonathon
Honest travel guides for Australia and beyond
From hidden laneways in Melbourne to working holidays in Cairns, Darren shares the guides he wishes he had before every trip.
Previously known as Average Joe Down Under
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Pick a corner of the world
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Latest travel guides
Australia TravelJun 2025
Unusual Things to Do in Melbourne: Less Common Activities for Everyone
Australia TravelJun 2025
Travel to Melbourne from Sydney: Best Transport Options for Your Trip
Australia TravelJun 2023
10 Fun Things to Do in Sydney With Friends
Expat LifeMay 2023
12 Reasons to Move to Australia
Expat LifeMay 2025
An Expat's Top Tips on How to Make Friends in Sydney in 2025
Travel TipsJul 2024
Discover Airalo: Your Ultimate Solution to High Roaming Bills when Travelling
The face behind the guides
G'day, I'm Darren
I'm an expat in Australia with over a decade of living abroad, and I've made the move down under twice, once in 2010 and again in 2012. These days I spend my time exploring every corner of the country, from big-city weekends to the middle of nowhere, and writing the honest guides I wish existed when I started.
Expect real travel advice, a few expat stories, and zero fluff. If it's not worth your time or money, I'll tell you.
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