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  1. The Safest Neighborhoods in DC for Women Living AloneMoving from Australia to Washington, DC can make everyday safety feel unfamiliar. The city is compact, highly walkable in many areas and divided into…
  2. A Practical Guide to DC's Circulator Bus for SightseeingWashington's DC Circulator bus network threads through the city's most visited neighbourhoods, offering a flat fare, friendly service and a route map that…
  3. An Aussie expat's guide to renting in DC without US credit historyMoving from Australia to Washington brings plenty of surprises, and the rental market is one of the biggest. The American credit score system works as a…
  4. Late-night dinner in DC beyond fast foodWashington, DC does not shut down when the offices empty, but its serious dinner scene becomes much more selective after 10 pm. The best late-night meals are…
  5. What to Look for in a Neighborhood When Moving to DC with No CarMoving to Washington, DC without a car can be practical, affordable and surprisingly liberating. The city’s compact central neighbourhoods, frequent public…
  6. How to Find a Sublet in DC for the Summer Without Getting ScammedAustralians heading to the United States for the northern summer often set their sights on Washington DC, drawn by embassy postings, congressional internships,…
  7. The Best Happy Hour Deals in DC’s Chinatown for After-Work DrinksWashington, DC’s Chinatown is a compact, energetic place for a post-work drink, with bars and restaurants clustered around 7th Street NW, H Street NW and the…
  8. Living in Mount Pleasant's Historic Apartment Buildings: A GuideMount Pleasant sits on a gentle ridge just north of downtown Washington, DC, and for more than a century its streets have been lined with the brick apartment…
  9. Best Hospitals in Washington DC for Maternity Care and ChildbirthFor Australians weighing up a birth in the United States, the American healthcare system can feel unfamiliar even when the clinical standards are world-class.…
  10. Cutting Power Costs in a Capitol Hill Flat When the Snow FallsWinter in Washington arrives with a bite that catches visitors off guard. Frost climbs up single-pane windows in converted row houses, radiators click on in…