About
G'day, I'm Darren Jonathon
An expat travel writer sharing honest guides for Australia and beyond, so your adventures (and moves) go smoother than mine did.
My name is Darren, and I hold three passports after moving to Australia more than a decade ago. Since then I've travelled the world and made a home on Australia's east coast, all while writing about it as I go.
I want to help others by sharing travel tips and guides, and by showing what life as an expat in Australia is really like. I know firsthand how daunting it can be to start a new life in a foreign country: from visa applications to finding a place to live, there were so many details to consider when I arrived, and I learnt a lot of lessons the hard way.
These days my focus is travel. Whether you're planning a trip around Australia, heading further abroad, or just curious about life down under, my guides are written so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the good stuff.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope you find something here for your next adventure!
12+
years in Australia
2x
made the move down under
3
passports
1
promise: zero fluff
What you'll find here
Guides written by someone who's actually been
Honest travel guides
From hidden laneways in Melbourne to the far north in Cairns, I write the guides I wish existed before every trip: what's genuinely worth your time and money, and what isn't.
Real expat experience
I moved to Australia twice, once in 2010 and again in 2012, and I hold three passports today. I know the ups, the downs and the expensive mistakes, so you can skip them.
Practical travel tips
eSIMs instead of shocking roaming bills, the best ways to get around, packing and money advice. Everything tested on real trips, not copied from brochures.
Travel stories without the fluff
If somewhere disappointed me, I will say so. If somewhere blew me away, you will hear about it. No sponsored gloss, just honest stories from the road.
Come along for the trip
Every week I publish new travel guides, tips and stories. Follow along on social, or drop me a line if there's somewhere you'd like me to cover next.