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Socialising in Sydney

Season 1, Ep. 3

Today I’m joined by the gorgeous Michaela McDonnell chatting about her move to Australia over three years ago. Michaela is a makeup artist extraordinaire from Co. Derry and she is living her best life in Sydney. We chat about Working Holiday Visas, forging new friendships and navigating loneliness when living abroad. This is a brilliant listen for anyone thinking of making the move to Australia this year.


Find Michaela on Instagram: @michaelammcdonnell


Honourable Mentions to:

The Courtyard in Coogee

Mr Wongs in CBD

Coogee Bay Hotel

Little Jacks Corner

The Ivy

Places to live: Coogee, Bondi, Maroubra 

Escape Rooms

Palm Beach

Central Coast

Blue Mountains

Jervis Bay


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