My bedroom had no air conditioning, which made the nights really fun. Yet, it does get properly cold in the winter, especially down south and particularly in Tasmania, where the climate is more European. In the northern parts of the country, they have just two seasons — the wet and the dry. The dry is during wintertime, when the temperatures are manageable think mid-late twenties, early thirties. Australia too is a country liable for natural disasters. Cyclones, floods, bushfires, drought — all things that Australians have to contend with.
These events are scary. They kill people. Look, this is the worst point on this list. Because, for all its faults, Australia is also a pretty darn fabulous place. It feels safe. The food is fresh. Here are some tips on what NOT to do when visiting Australia , like littering and aggravating the local wildlife. Want to get further off the beaten path?
Here are 10 places to visit in New South Wales. Summer is the worst time to visit Australia. And find out the best time to visit , here. Want to blend in seamlessly with Aussie locals? I have some tips on how to do just that. Australian slang can be mega confusing. Australia is pretty amazing to live in, at times.
Here are a few reasons why Sydney is a better city than Melbourne. Check out some of the best places to travel to in Australia. And finally, here are some general travel tips for Australia. LC can often be found nursing a cup of green tea, with her head in a book.
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If you want the best quality of life go to Spain. Fantastic weather, incredible nightlife, shopping till at least 10 pm 7 days a week. At least in Madrid. Incredibly safe country. Such a friendly fun people. One of the best infrastructures concerning roads and public transport on earth.
Metros, 24 hour buses and high speed trains everywhere. Unbelievable variety of food and shopping. You can go anywhere in Europe for a weekend for next to nothing. Australia is so monotonous. Every city looks similar. Everything closes early. The food is so average. Everything is far. The roads and public transport is virtually third world. The nightlife is a joke. Hence only desperate people from third world countries are migrating their.
Who ever thinks Australian lifestyle is great. I hate negative people. I have been overseas to visit my relatives and they love to socialise with the locals but not with a relative who comes all the way from the other side of the world to see them. Most Europeans agree when you get chatting that they find it boring. But i would not say that to an Australian person. Yes the amazing Aussie lifestyle??
Totally agree. You need licence to do just about everything here. They will grass you up for any mistake you make. They hate each other. They have a hard time driving anything, let alone a manual car. Suffer deeply from small man syndrome.
They would rather see people suffer than help. Only been here 14 years. The majority of the aussies seem to be so small minded. The government have zero plan for the future regarding the terrible climate. The flies and mosquitoes make life unbearable. Then, their workday will consist of achieving as little as possible. People are unfriendly, rude and unhelpful. They drive how they want. I could honestly write a book about this. Trouble is her family is here and we own a house.
A nice country that has been ruined by the people. Been here 6 years and leaving soon. Apart from meeting some nice immigrants from Asia and Europe, my time here has been pretty much awful. How can a so-called advanced nation be so backward and incompetent? I now understand why God put Australia at the bottom of the world.
New Zeland, on the other hand, is amazing. Oh LC, you made me laugh out loud numerous times in this post! Everything you say is so relatable, especially that Australia is becoming unaffordable for Australians. It really is frightening. I always say to travellers I meet that Australia is a nice place to visit, but not a nice place to live… Some of the time! Always happy to get some lols! Yes there are some great things about living here, but the aspects that are bad… are ridiculous.
The Internet… urgh. Crikey, why??!!!! I hope they all lose their seats come next election. And yeah, it does get totally under your skin. What a jerk. I hardly ever watch the news these days, just gets me too riled up. I am 7th generation Austrlian and proud of that. After working my entire life and I have had some well paid jobs and have worked hard sometimes having three jobI can no longer afford to retire here, and I am tired. Raising the retirement age has now pushed me over the edge to find someone cheaper to live so that I can retire.
I am currently rechearching different countries to emigrate too. Ant suggestions. The food is not great though. Spanish food is one o fc the best.
What ignorance! Fresh fish, olive oil, salads etc. I agree with for everybody here, fantastic post and very comprehensive. A lot of good tips. These suggestions are brilliant. Thanks for the great article LC. Absolutley spot on! The internet speeds and mis-treatment of asylum seekers are 2 of my biggest gripes about being an Aussie. You are right Australia does grab your heart right along with the contents of your bank account, credit cards and wallet just to live comfortably and travel a little.
Thanks Alan! The expense is bananas as in the nets. Small steps out of the dark ages, into the shining light of the future! Thanks for your post! Very eye opening. I left Sydney 4 years ago and may one day move back…. Also, the cost of bringing a spouse is bonkers! Sydney is ridiculously expensive now, even more so. I was shocked by how much worse it had got since I had left I came back after three years.
But, home is home and hopefully that will be enough for when you return there too. And yeah, the spousal costs are very upsetting. Dear LC. My reply wanders off subject in various ways. I was born in Australia, and am not eligible for any foreign citizenship.
Now I know different. I reckon I am European. All my great-grandparents were Europeans. Europe is my ancestral home and I know it. A Greek tourist island, when the summer ends, reverts back to mainly its traditional rural farming and fishing base. Increased tourism has brought changes, but old ways linger, and there are always ways to avoid involvement in the worst aspects of development which is mostly only partial. Summertime I enjoyed the beaches, and all the glorious Euro-women, living absolute beachfront in free DIY bamboo teepees.
For neighbours hippie-gals swimming naked all summer, barefoot tavernas and discos, cheap food, drinks and smokes. It was given to them out of the land, the sun, sea, the air, soil and water, the seasons, and by the spirits and gods that are still having a hand in a few matters, I suspect.
Oh, yes, to return to the matter of the expensive Australia. Then one can escape this land of lingering colonial after effects, for freedom of offshore lands where your people live their authentic cultures which are authentic because the cultural roots were not transported, but evolved from their native environments.
Why do people think the rest of the world is so perfect? Especially Europe. I visited Cyprus and most relatives never really wanted to know me or go anywhere with me and I had to pay my way. When my relatives visited Australia, I had to take them everywhere and I had to pay for them. There never put their hands in their pockets. I heard the same thing regarding other European countries.
I am quite sick of all the flack that Australia cops ,especially through social media. So people need to stop being negative and start being positive. The world will be a better place. The problem with Australia is the cost of living is getting higher n higher n the tax is also high. Your annual package k could looks a lot but after tax u only receive around 5k monthly which not a lot consider the rent , food and transport price is going up and up every year. Not to mention the ridiculous housing price.
Makes me seriously worried about the future. Australia is a great place to live, but travel here is kinda boring and incredibly overpriced especially attractions and events! I dunno if I agree with boring — I think under surface level there are a lot of pleasant surprises!
Yes OZ used to be good but things have changed in so many ways. I remember the time when a small house in Sydney cost abaut 20 grant. Yes the weather is good.
Do you believe I the UN refugee declaration? Timorese not flipping Afghans, Iraqis or other ME people. Nope not our problem, the only reason is our freedom and economy they are the draw cards.
Now then can little old Aus save the whole world? There are Indians living in poverty, should we take say million? That would destroy our economy, change our society and culture yet there would still be million no less still in abject poverty.
Your argument is fallacious, facts are facts we cannot change the world ow ever individuals can change their own circumstances that is the Key and that is how we should support. On indigenous where do I start, they claim an invasion one that I had no part in yet they claim land rights?
Legally that does not equate, an invasion means you lose your claim and to the victor the spoils, yet we allow land claims which technically means no invasion? So which way do you want it? They are the highest per capita paid indigenous people yet we pump more and more in. Fact is just like refugees there is only one person who can change their circumstances and that is them no one else.
This is victim hood BS. They choose to live in dumps I have been involved on a station in the NW one of the highest employers of indigenous cowboys. Then the land claims came station was let go and turned into a dump.
Oh and who pays for all these economic refugees and indigenous programs? Wee do, there now you have answered your own question why this country is so bloody expensive to live in. Your ancestors murdered millions of indigenous men women and children and stole their land.
Murdered in cold blood and given diseases on purpose to wipe them out. Same in America. So show some respect it is not your land.
Anyone should be able to move anywhere in the world they please to escape poverty. You are racist. Wow Bob what write up. Unless you were prepared for this and managed your budget according to your needs you will be able to survive. One more shock, private healthcare is rather costly in Australia.
Australia has relatively low average and marginal tax rates at low income levels, but relatively high marginal tax rates at high income levels. Australia has a much better quality of life. Sydney is considered the most beautiful and one of the most livable cities in the world. Whilst no cities of America are on that list. Credit Suisse ran those numbers, too, in order to compare how much wealth the median, middle-of-the-pack person has in every country. In that ranking, Australians are the richest.
The vibrant art scene and charming laid-back atmosphere, along with the cultural diversity of its inhabitants, their friendly nature, and the high quality of life here, make Australia a wonderful , welcoming country. Australians are very friendly and easygoing people. In fact, Australians are renowned for their laid-back nature and unique sense of humour. If there would not be that many it would be chaos some say.
But sometimes I had the feeling that the country is too regulated. I know it only counts for Sydney, but the lockout laws to close all pubs and clubs at 1. For the rest of the world this is your capital no one knows about Canberra and every tourist gets disappointed with your crazy nightlife rules.
No shots after midnight, you cant order more than two drinks in once unless everyone comes to the bar to make themselves notice to the bar staff and so on and so on. I love Australia because the people can be so laid-back, but hate it for its many rules. Of course there is the Aboriginal culture and I have been in touch with it a little while traveling in the Red Center, but not too much to be honest.
In general there is not much culture to discover apart from the beach and barbecue culture, which by the way are things I love about Australia. But this is more a lifestyle rather than something unique. A great lifestyle I admit and I totally love Aussies for that, but it always made me joke saying the Aussie culture can be found in the fridge! Anyone wants another beer? In those couple months I was living in Sydney I forgot a pair of shoes, my electric toothbrush, my hat and many other things.
Strangely enough none of them were handed in at reception or brought back to lost and found! Fair enough it is my own fault in the first place, but anywhere else around the world things always come back to me.
I lost my iPhone 6s out of a running train in Sri Lanka: a local brought it back. In Peru someone ran after me to bring back my credit card, in Thailand someone dropped my passport back at my hostel and I can go on with stories like this.
When I was travelling in Australia in I walked 1 week barefoot. It was a protest against all the shit that was stolen from me in a short time, especially my Havaianas! Because life in Australia is so expensive, a lot of travelers are broke and apparently take whatever they can sometimes.
In two weeks 3 pair of Havaianas were stolen along with a bunch of boxer shorts, my hat, and again an electric toothbrush.
Everything is regulated and either people stick to the regulations or ask money for something that is irregular. I lost my wallet in Australia, yes my own mistake again, read about it in my horrortrip from Sydney to Tel Aviv , but they found it and sent it to Israel. Thank you for that Australia Post! When complaining they were like sorry mate we sent it in time it got stuck in Israel. Wherever it got stuck, I paid Australian Post, it was your responsibility to deliver it in time. Some service levels are on point, but you have to pay for it.
It was an interesting experience to celebrate Christmas in hot weather, but it was nothing quite like in Europe. There is no driving home from Christmas in the Southern hemisphere as it will be daylight saving time and that cosy feeling of decoration lights in the streets is hard to find.
What basically everyone did was heading to the beach and getting drunk and even that is not really allowed as alcohol is banned on those days in public places. I could not get any Christmas feeling at all! It can be good for your wallet though as the pay at Christmas is more than double, so make sure you get a good gig for those days.
I love Australia because of its high salaries for sure! It is not a fairy tale that the sun is really fierce Down Under. This thing is not just hot it will burn your skin in a heartbeat. I forgot sunscreen many times, but the lifeguards will always supply you with some block But again I have been there now three times and always had a great time.
Been there done that! It is one of the easiest countries to adapt to the relaxed lifestyle: people are very welcoming and accepting. If your English is ok, you will fit in as soon as you land. Read my Australian Dream blog. My trip around Australia in was a blast too and a lifetime experience that I will never forget.
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