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Starting from Scratch Starting a new life in Sydney is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Here are five simple tips to help Latinos settle in and feel at home: 1. Learn the transport system Sydney’s trains, buses, ferries, and light rail all use the Opal card (or contactless bank cards). Download the Opal Travel App to check schedules and plan trips easily. 2. Find your Latin flavours Missing home cooking? You’ll find Latin ingredients at shops like Pancho Villa (Fairfield), Tierras Latinas (Liverpool), and local weekend markets. Many butchers also sell cuts perfect for asado. 3. [...]

Staying Connected to Home While Living in Sydney Moving abroad is exciting, but it also comes with the challenge of staying close to family, friends, and culture. Here are some useful and practical ways Latinos in Sydney can stay connected to home: 1.Reliable communication toolsWhatsApp: the most popular way to stay in touch across Latin America. Free calls, voice notes, and group chats make it easy to keep in contact every day.Zoom / Google Meet: great for family catch-ups or celebrating milestones virtually.WorldRemit, Wise, Western Union: trusted services if you need to send money home.2. Access to Latin news and [...]