Deb – From Sydney to Somewhere

5 Tips for Helping Kids Adjust to Moving Overseas

Hi, I’m Deb, an Australian mum who moved to the United States with my husband and our three children. Uprooting our lives and starting fresh in another country has been one of the biggest and most challenging things we’ve ever done as a family. Like many parents navigating an international move, one of my biggestContinue reading “5 Tips for Helping Kids Adjust to Moving Overseas”

Road Trip with the Family on a Budget: How to Plan, Pack, and Save

I’ll just say it—I love a good road trip. Give me cheesy state sign photo ops, quirky truck stops (hey there, Buc-ee’s!), and never-ending games of “I Spy,” and I’m in my happy place. My kids? They love Buc-ee’s, but being cooped up in the car for hours? Not so much. That’s why I’ve learnedContinue reading “Road Trip with the Family on a Budget: How to Plan, Pack, and Save”

Moving Your Family from Australia to the USA: A Comprehensive Guide

This is a long one. There are so many aspects to moving to a new country. With so much to do it can feel overwhelming. I felt the pressure to make sure I had every loose end tied up because when you’re moving over 9000 miles away and it takes over 20 hours to travelContinue reading “Moving Your Family from Australia to the USA: A Comprehensive Guide”

Moving from Australia to the USA: Our Journey

Note: This is more of an overview of how we moved from Australia to the United States of America. There is quite a lot to do when moving to a new country! The US and Australia are both English speaking countries, and whilst speaking the same language makes most things easier to navigate, there areContinue reading “Moving from Australia to the USA: Our Journey”

Embracing a New Life: My Journey from Sydney to Tampa

Hi! I’m Deb, an Australian woman who now lives in the USA – having travelled here from Sydney in 2023. I’m currently living and loving my new life with my husband and our three kids in Tampa, Florida. With fresh eyes and an open heart, I am embracing all that this country has to offer.Continue reading “Embracing a New Life: My Journey from Sydney to Tampa”