
Darren Jonathon
From hidden laneways in Melbourne to working holidays in Cairns, Darren shares the guides he wishes he had before every trip.
Previously known as Average Joe Down Under

The face behind the guides
I'm an expat in Australia with over a decade of living abroad, and I've made the move down under twice, once in 2010 and again in 2012. These days I spend my time exploring every corner of the country, from big-city weekends to the middle of nowhere, and writing the honest guides I wish existed when I started.
Expect real travel advice, a few expat stories, and zero fluff. If it's not worth your time or money, I'll tell you.
More about DarrenStart here
New to Australia?Everything I learned from two working holidays down under.
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Chasing big money?How to land a FIFO mining job with zero experience.
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Moving to Sydney?The suburbs, rents and traps, from someone who lives there.
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On a budget?The best backpacker hostels around the country.
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Fresh off the blog
Australia TravelJun 2025
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Expat LifeMay 2023
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Travel TipsJul 2024
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