Gillian Arfin

Gillian Arfin

Gillian Arfin is from Oakville, Ontario. After years of travelling and backpacking and constant itchy feet, she has found herself settled in the most isolated city in the world--Perth, Western Australia. Curious what it’s like to live on the other side of the world? Read what Gillian has to say about it.

Gillian discovers that physical distance can seem even greater when someone at home passes away.  
Friday, 20 March 2015 18:24

A Beginner's Guide to Margaret River

Take advantage of your working holiday abroad by exploring one of Australia's wine hot spots.
Friday, 05 December 2014 00:00

An Aussie Christmas Experience

The differences between Christmas in Canada and "down under."
Thursday, 20 November 2014 00:00

A Traveller's Worst Nightmare

What's the one thing that you shouldn't leave at home?
How to turn a vacation into a new life.
Tuesday, 16 September 2014 00:00

How to Travel While Working Abroad

Living abroad is the perfect excuse to explore. Here's how to make it happen.
Saturday, 06 September 2014 00:00

Finding Home in a Foreign Country

How to make friends in a new environment.
Monday, 11 August 2014 00:00

How I Accidentally Moved to Australia

Gillian was supposed to go to law school, until life got in the way.