The New Year Work Out Plan

The  New Year Work Out Plan

The New Gym Squad What did you do for the to ring in the New Year? Did you make any resolutions? We are genuinely interested to know, so if you don't mind sharing, send us a comment. By now, the euphoria of the countdown has run out, the alcohol (for those who drink) has passed [...]

Our First Christmas Down Under – JallOz

Our First Christmas Down Under – JallOz

Following a question from our son, in June, we knew Christmas was going to be significantly different this year. As he played on his Nintendo Switch, he glanced over the screen and said, "Is it nearly Christmas, yet?"

#WelcometoCanberra? What to do? Visit the National Zoo

So, it was our daughter’s 19th birthday on Wednesday and we decided to go to the zoo on the weekend. 19 years! Wow 🧡❤️💙💜💞-🖤-💗💓💖💘💝 Catch a marsupial by the tail... @JallOZ-Fraps Why is she on the floor? RJPhotography! Anything to get the shot! Manny the Marsupial Tree kangaroo Which pic is your fave? Peace, Love [...]

What Does it Mean to Belong? Life is Not Always Black & White.

What Does it Mean to Belong? Life is Not Always Black & White.

Growing up mixed race, in London in the 90's, the word 'belonging' was one that was always present... Moving to Australia with my husband and children was no different! Some people have asked me how I feel about leaving my family and moving to the other side of the world. I have different feelings each [...]

Canberra Living… Weekend Life Through Photos

Canberra Living… Weekend Life Through Photos

Just a winter weekend in Canberra! Photos by Mrs Jalloh ™️😉 Some advice before his next run on the track On one of our weekly weekend walks... https://videopress.com/v/YVMel3mb?preloadContent=metadata My mane girl... Peace, Love and Happiness IG:@justJallOZ Twitter: @justJallOZ

I will have One for Australia Please!

I will have One for Australia Please!

When we started our journey into the blogging world, we said we wanted our blog to be the 3Is. Interesting! Informative! And interactive. We have asked for your input on topics you want us to write about and, we must say, you haven’t disappointed! Many of you have asked us to do a “shopping list” [...]

Well, That Was An Expensive Surprise!

Well, That Was An Expensive Surprise!

Culture cuts... Not cutting the culture out... Cutting the Culture into (Australia) Well... It's the half term holidays coming up and we found ourselves asking "what should we do"? It was a pointless question as we both knew what we wanted to do. That was to go and see our family and get a little [...]

Back where it all started

During our short break to Brisbane (fondly known to Canberreans as Briss Vagas), I to wake up at 6:50 on one of the mornings. I had been listening to motivational videos and decided not to waste the day, so I asked Ahmed if he wanted to come out for a walk with me. Bare in [...]