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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Local Treasures
Some weeks are busier than others. Some weeks requre more effort than most. Some weeks leave you feeling drained. Sometimes life simply gets in the way. Then... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
No More Bad Photos Competition: Paris, Je T'adore
It was our first weekend away together. Our first 'proper' date. We were in Paris, the city of love, and we were totally smitten with each other. Read more
Posted on 17 June 2012 TRAVEL -
Monetise Me
In Search of a Life Less Ordinary turned two in May. Where did the time go? I still marvel at the fact I've been able to find material to sustain the site for 2... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Adventures in Writing and on Sandhills
While large numbers celebrated the Queen's Diamond Jubilee over the weekend, this citizen of the Commonwealth was locked in a small windowless room without food... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Passage of Time
It was a photo of reasonable quality. It had a sepia tone and the corners had curled. I imagine it might have a musty, papery smell that would make you want... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Day Social Media Took Over My Life
The day started out much like any other. I woke up, showered, got dressed, walked the dog, wolfed down my breakfast, and jumped into my car for the daily commut... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2012 SOCIAL MEDIA -
My Big News
It's been a week for big news here at In Search of a Life Less Ordinary. First of all, I got to the finals of the Best Australian Blogs 2012 competition (by... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
I'm a Finalist! (So I'm Good At What I Do, Right?)
I didn't see this coming. I turned on my Twitter feed a few days ago to some incredible news. In Search of a Life Less Ordinary had been selected as a finalist... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIAL MEDIA -
Finding Love When You Least Expect It
Do you ever really find love when you most expect to? My own journey - and the journey of others like me - says you probably don't. I spent last Saturday evenin... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2012 DIARIES, LOVE & SEX, SELF EXPRESSION -
One Dir Are Here! (And Here's What I Think)
The word went out early Tuesday evening on Facebook. They'd been spotted in Manly, a local beach suburb. And drinking at Hugo's no less. Read more
Posted on 12 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Sydney: An Englishman's Parallel Universe
As I walked up to the door, it seemed like an ordinary building. Rectangular and squat. Yellowy-orange brickwork and a flat tiled roof. Rusted lettering... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Pledge to Read the Printed Word
I made a solemn pledge last year... A pledge to read the printed word. I didn't swear the pledge in front of a row of witnesses, write it in my own warm blood,... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Seeing Everything And Wanting It All
“We’ve just had 61 centimetres of snow in the last week… such great conditions.” “Another amazing powder day today with more snow on the way Monday!” “The slope... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Blogging the Way I Do
I'm always looking for ways to improve my blogging in the hope of making In Search of a Life Less Ordinary as good a read as it can be. In writing and... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
You're Not Alone: Help With Connecting Globally
Living abroad can be a lonely affair. I've been fortunate to choose destinations where a distant family member or long-lost friend happen to live - and are clos... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Nasal Manoeuvres
NorthSouthEastWest: Expat Dispatches Moving abroad sends our senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell into overdrive, and in this month’s NSEW offering... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Writing for Love and Money
There was a fairly seismic shift in my world a week ago. It only dawned on me in its full entirety once the dust had settled, but my personal landscape had... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Land of the Three-Week Visit
There's the Land of the Rising Sun, the Land of the Long White Cloud, the Land of the Giants, even the Land of the Free. But what about the Land of the... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
5 Ways to Change My Life in 2012
This week marked the start of the 'Chinese' New Year - the Year of the Dragon no less - while Australia Day will take place on Thursday. A Chinese tiger. In... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Expat Jeopardy: New Beginnings for 100
NorthSouthEastWest: Expat Dispatches With 2012 still fresh and new, this month's NorthSouthEastWest: Expat Dispatches examines beginnings from the four corners... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2012 EXPAT