Russellvjward
A British expat living in Sydney by the ocean, lived in Canada by mountains and snow, and writing about my search for a life less ordinary at www.insearchofalifelessordinary.com
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In Search of a Life Less Ordinary
http://www.insearchofalifelessordinary.com/
In Search of a Life Less Ordinary follows my journey as I went in search of a different way of living to the hum drum 9-5 routine of my previous life in the UK.
Having lived in Canada by mountains and snow and currently living in Sydney by the ocean, the blog features regular posts on expatriate life, Sydney events and activities, daily life experiences, food and books, and the adventures and highlights of living as an expat in Australia.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 150 )
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When I No Longer Feel Like an Expat
I no longer feel like an expat. I'm not sure when I started to feel less like an expat and more like a local. It may have happened gradually, sneaking up on me... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Travellers and Expats Write: Taking the Risk
Why do travelers, expats and cultural spelunkers always want to write about their experiences? Showing off? Seen so much they have to share it all? Too much tim... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Our Miracle Boy
Something extraordinary happened last week. Something quite wonderful. My son, Elliot Nixon Ward, was born. Weighing 9lbs and 55cm in length from top to toe,... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
The Crying Game
Last week, I posted on the need for honesty when writing about life abroad. This week, Johanna Castro is guest posting on ISOALLO about one of the hardest... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Flip Side of the Coin
This week, I received emails from several readers of this blog. The authors shared similar views, which went something like this: they admired my life overseas... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Panic at the Baby Shower
I knew I'd outstayed my welcome but I couldn't leave, even if I'd wanted to. It was a perfect Spring day. After weeks of persistent rain and wind, the sun... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 FAMILY, PARTIES -
Keep In Touch: Five Marvels of Modern Technology
Have you ever felt as if you've been overseas too long and you've lost touch with what's happening in the old country? Does it take a major event in the... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2012 GADGETS, TECH, TRAVEL -
Raising My Bilingual Baby
"You should raise your child bilingually", my heavily pregnant French friend suggested to me a few week's ago as she adjusted position on a remarkably soft... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2012 LANGUAGES, PARENTING, TRAVEL -
Love My Neighbourhood
If you read this blog often enough, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of Sydney's Northern Beaches. This short stretch of golden sand beaches and salt water lagoon... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Greatest Expat Of All
We're often influenced by people from different walks of life. By men and women we respect, admire and look up to. This is the story of one such person. He wa... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
What To Expect When You're Not The One Expecting
My wife is now 31 week’s pregnant. We’re getting there. In reality, she’s the one getting there and I’m the one still playing catch-up. Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Drowning in a Sea of Blogs
I'm overloaded with favorite sites to keep up with, sinking fast in a wealth of fantastic reading material I can never realistically hope to get through. I'm... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Say What? How to Understand an Australian
The Olympics truck has rolled on by (at least until the Paralympics). Games fever has passed. London 2012 is over and done with. Rio awaits in four years. Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
London, You Did Me Proud
. Over the past fortnight, you've put on a show to rival any other. You've organised yourself near perfectly, created history through extraordinary sporting... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Kookiest Things in Expat Life
A few posts ago, I wrote about a tree in my backyard. A unique and unusual Australian tree that I grew fond of over time. This week, I'm writing about a few... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Top Tips For Living Abroad
Earlier this year, the Telegraph published an article on the British rush for Australian visas in pursuit of a move Down Under. This month, I've been away fro... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Let The Games Begin So Go Find Your Greatness
In a little over 24 hours, London, Londinium, Lundene, one of the greatest cities on earth, if not the greatest city, will open the 2012 Olympics. The XXX... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Ghost
The first time I saw an Australian tree, I thought it mighty odd. Words like spindly, scraggly and misshapen sprang to mind. The trees here were unfamiliar. Read more
Posted on 18 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Three Lessons in Writing
You’re a writer, right? You either blog frequently, write articles regularly, contribute to books, submit guest posts, or might even be drafting that future... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 COMMUNITY, LIFE COACH -
Announcing the No More Bad Photos Competition Winner!
For the past two weeks, I've been running a competition on In Search of a Life Less Ordinary. The No More Bad Photos contest required readers to pick a 'bad'... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2012 TRAVEL