I almost thought that Australia is the same with America. Almost. I was under the impression that Australia was just like the US, but warmer and with more kangaroos than San Diego, California. The two nations share so much similarities, both have gone under the (and maintain good relationships with) Great Britain, indulge in western fast-food, and are English speakers.

So it came as a shock when I got here and found out that Oz was nothing like my country. Everything is done differently. I’ve seen Kangaroo Jack and Wolf Creek and Crocodile Dundee and this land was a far cry from what pop culture fed me.

It wasn’t necessarily bad, but rather challenging. Australia is filled with great people, a friendly climate, and lots of beaches. Also, these weird changes that might take me a lifetime to adapt to.

 

 

 

They Drive On The Wrong Side Of The Road.

If you were not from Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, or certain parts of Africa and you drive a car to and from the work and/or school, the first few weeks of driving here is like learning to ride a bike again.

Australia, just like these countries, drive on the left hand side of the road. That means the driving wheel is on the right side of the car. And you need to keep left. It took me time to learn. And it gets tougher when there were like four of you in the same lane learning to drive this way for the first time.

 

 

 

Clothes Dryers Are Non-Existent.

Perhaps this is the part where I throw my hands up for the Aussies in admiration. They dry their clothes like how Mother Nature will do it: through the sheer power of the wind and the sun.

No. They don’t use windmills and solar cells to power their clothes dryers. But rather, they use this low-tech contraption called a hills hoist. It basically looks like a giant umbrella planted solidly on the ground with the canopy removed and the ribs protracted (yes, I have a great imagination). They hang the clothes to the ribs and let the wind and sun to the job. The hills hoist also rotate to follow the wind.

This method, I believe, is better since it doesn’t use so much electricity like we do back home. And takes advantage of the country’s rich sunshine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cricket Is The New Baseball (Or Whatever Sports You Grew Up Playing).

If you grew up playing basketball, ice hockey, or like me, baseball, you may give up on hopes that you will ever play or watch those games again on big sporting events, because as far as Australia is concerned, those games do not exist (at least in the city I am in).

Here, cricket is the source of madness. It is very much like baseball, but with people paddling (not batting) the ball while the others try to catch it mid-air sans any pitcher gloves. I was getting the hang of it while watching. But I will never try to play it, not if I want to keep a pair of functioning phalanges.

 

 

 

Good Bye Oreo's. Hello Tim Tams.

Oreos were part of my child hood. You open a pack, dunk them in a glass of milk, consume, and forget about all the worries in the world because eating these biscuits was all that matters at the moment.

Here in Australia, I couldn’t find Oreos anymore (or probably I was just looking in the wrong place). But what I can see so many though, are Tim Tams. These ubiquitous chocolate biscuits filled with chocolate cream and wrapped with more chocolate might as well be the country’s national food if meat pies and Vegemite do not exist.

But to my surprise, Tim Tams are great. Especially if you bite the opposite ends and use what’s remaining as a straw to drink hot chocolate or coffee (or what they call as “Tim Tams slam”). It’s insanely addicting. Sorry, Oreos-dunked-in-milk, we were done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beaches. Beaches Everywhere.

I lived most of my life inland, so a sight of the beach made me hear angels sing. Here in Oz, everybody is within 30 minutes of a drive from beaches. Which is understandable, since most of the Aussies live in the coastal areas, as the Outback, or the middle area of the continent, is pretty much an uninhabitable desert. So if you like coastal living and the sight of the setting sun as waves gently kiss the shore, you will have fun here.

 

 

 

Their Burgers Beat Our Burgers.

We might be notorious for our humongous fast food staples, but once you see the Aussies’ burgers, suddenly our burgers pale in comparison.

Introducing, the burger with the lot. This monstrosity looks like someone got tired of eating breakfast and lunch separately so he just packed everything between two buns and called it a meal. It contains burger patties, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cheese, barbecue sauce, damper rolls, parsley leaves, fried egg, pineapple rings, and beetroot. I am still at a collective loss over the last three ingredients but so far everything works as far as the taste concerned. They even included a side of salad because come on, the meal needed to be healthy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They Have A Different Cutlery Game.

Like our neighbor Canadians, we use the zigzag method, in which we hold the fork with our left hand and the knife with the right, cut the food, put down the knife near the top of the plate, and switch the fork to the right hand to pick up the food. Then we switch everything back to cut the food again. We really do not know why we waste so much energy with this method, but it’s been the way we do it.

Here, I admire the Australians’ commitment to their cutleries. There’s no putting down or switching of anything. Fork stays on the left, knife on the right. I’ve never felt being an outsider in any event than when I am eating steak with them.

 

 

 

 

Australians Have Yet To Learn How To Complain.

America lives in a frantic mess of complaints, stress, disappointments, and more complaints. Perhaps, this was a product of a self-entitled culture. You see how I am complaining here the entire time?

Aussies, on the other hand, unbelievably knows how to chill.

They don’t put things inside little boxes of expectations and go on speech rage every time something goes wrong. At the very least, they do not expect things to happen urgently, or happen the way they want it to be. They can wait in queues for food, buses, ATM machines, or concerts without whining how long it has been taking. They never complained of being tired, or being bored, or being stressed. They just know that everything will work out in the end. I hope this won’t change. If anything, this kind of positivity is what the world needs.

We already gave you a glimpse of how amazing, bizarre, and challenging Australia’s day to day foods are. But not all of Aussie cuisine is as quirky as those. Some are ranked among the world’s finest, sought by foodies, chefs, and tourists from around the globe.

Also, they cost three months’ worth of rent and/or a lifetime of savings.

Here are seven of Australia’s world class and highly regarded fares that challenge not only your inner food critic but also your ability to explain to your bank why you maxed out your credit card in single night.

 

 

 

Bennelong’s Cheese Toast - $22

 

 

 

For the same amount you can get: Four bottles of imported beer

Cost of the regular variety: $2.00 (homemade)

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You have fasted for six to eight hours already and your body is aching for fuel. You definitely can’t miss it. Unless of course you are stuck inside the Sydney Opera House then you will be forced to think with your wallet and doubt the scientific validity of that claim.

This is because Bennelong’s Five Cheese Truffle Toastie might be your only option, and it costs $22.00. Considered to be the most expensive of its kind, the budget-busting toast you could make at home in under five minutes for less than two bucks consists of five kinds of cheese from different parts of Australia. These are C2 cheddar, Heidi Gruyère, ricotta, mozzarella, and l'Artisan Mountain Man. That last one reportedly smells awful (or you know, like a mountain man), but they still think the price is justifiable. And they also threw in black truffles for good measure. And the best part, you can guzzle it inside the prestigious Opera House. You are actually paying for the ambiance, too.

 

 

 

Adelaide’s Coffin Bay King Oysters - $100 per piece

 

 

 

For the same amount you can get: A pair of business leather shoes

Cost of the regular variety: $20.00 a dozen

These oysters were not called king for nothing. The Coffin King Oysters are being sold for a hundred bucks per piece due to their massive size and incredible flavor. While the regular sort only has 12 grams of meat max, the Coffin Bay variety has 100 grams of luscious seafood flesh.

Also, the factor of time comes into play, as they need to wait for six years before these shellfish can grow to Incredible Hulk proportion versus the 18 months for the common breed, making them the cognac of oysters.

Like most pricey ingredients, these oysters are targeted by high-end restaurants because of the size and quality of meat. Given with these establishments’ reputation to amplify meal prices by adding a few more exotic ingredients, you can only imagine how much the final product will cost.

 

 

 

Dry-Aged Mishima Sirloin - $190 per 350 grams

 

 

For the same amount you can get: A month of electricity, heating, water, and Internet service.

Cost of the regular variety: $15.00 (Outback Steakhouse sirloin and shrimp)

Aside from ultra-modern gadgets and the love of anime, Japan is well-known for its succulent and extravagant cattle meat such as Kobe and Wagyu beef. In this tradition comes the Mishima beef. Also a breed of Wagyu, Mishima is highly sought because it is pure bred i.e. never cross-bred with western cattle unlike Kobe.

But those who delight Mishima meat need not to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun anymore, as Aussie farmer David Blackmore already brought the cattle here and raised them in what could be the only Mishima farm outside Japan.

Rockpool Bar and Grill then took it to the next level by having them dry-aged, bringing out the flavor and taste of the beef further. Such process is quite expensive as well, thus incrementing the final price to $190 for 350 grams of meat.

 

 

 

Boon Chocolates’ Harana Chocolate Bag - $299

 

 

For the same amount you can get: A Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

Cost of the regular variety: $8.00 (regular bag)

Climate change is bringing a lot of bad things: rising sea levels, drought, and meteorological disasters, among many. But ironically, what alarmed the world the most is the impending extinction of chocolate. We don’t know if this dire forecast is Boon Chocolates’ reason to jack up their prices to stratospheric levels, but one thing is for sure, it sells.

Popular during the Valentine’s seasons, the Harana bag lets you take home some of their succulent products encased in a bag entirely made of chocolate, all for $299. The name comes from the Filipino-style of serenading sweethearts, because apparently a chocolate bag containing more chocolates inside can now be equated to undying passion and commitment.

You can’t just enter the shop and grab one, however. You need to call and pre-order two weeks prior, because these things don’t grow on trees. They take time to fashion and develop.  You know, like love.

 

 

 

Gourmet Life Beluga Caviar - $9,900 per kilogram

 

 

For the same amount you can get: A seven-day European tour by boat

Cost of the regular variety: $1,000 per kilo (Sturgeon Black Caviar)

Caviar is one of those foods that are pretty much relegated to the fancy, people who brew coffee beans from the far end of the world and probably drive luxury cars. So it is no mystery that its value can reach a thousand dollars or two only so you can have something black and salty on your otherwise pale blinis.

But for a price that will get you half a year of rent on downtown Sydney, it becomes ridiculous. Introducing,  Gourmet Life’s Beluga Caviar, a delicate and buttery roe obtained from beluga sturgeon. But these aren’t any beluga sturgeon, they have to be at least 25 years old before they can be considered ripe enough to give ten-grand roe. As with any food, the factor of time heavily compounds the caviar prices.

It is so exquisite, you should never eat it with a metal spoon. As the metallic taste it leaves on ruins the flavor of the roe. The best utensil to use? A spoon made from mother of pearl.

 

 

 

The Lord Dudley Hotel's Posh Pie - $12,000

 

 

For the same amount you can get: A 2013 Chevrolet Spark

Cost of the regular variety: $22.00 (Beef Pot Pie at The Glenmore)

Pies are the Swiss knives of the gastronomical world. You can just put whatever inside them and still look edible and enjoyable: meat, fish, seafood, veggies, fruits, and nuts, name it. The guys at The Lord Dudley Hotel in Paddington, Sydney thought of this (probably) and said, “Let’s make a pie with all of our priciest stuff inside. They won’t complain.”

And so they did.

Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most expensive pie, the Posh Pie contains two cuts of wagyu beef, two whole West Australian rock lobsters, rare Winter Black truffles, two bottles of Penfolds Grange Reserve, and German gold leaf, because all expensive foods need to come with a golf leaf somewhere. The finished product has a price tag of a measly $12,000.

And if you think you can share the pie and therefore split the gargantuan bill, we’re sorry to tell you that each pie is good for one person only. Yes. Get ready to spiral down into debt.

 

 

 

2004 Kalimna Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon - $168,000

 

 

For the same amount you can get: A Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline for you and five of your friends.

Cost of the regular variety: $14.00 (Penfolds Koonunga Hill Cabernet Sauvignon)

You could expect the most expensive nourishment out there to be a lavish meal fit to feed two to four person and will fill you with satisfaction and satiety. But no, the most excessively costly food in this list is well, a bottle of liquid.

The 2004 Kalimna Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon, comes only in a limited edition of 12 bottles. The red wine is made by Penfolds, one of Australia’s very few established wine makers (they make the wine for our Posh Pie up there). It is so rare, it has to come with its own cabinet, as they realized you have already blown too much money for the wine itself for you to build a decent casing. The sauvignon is sealed in an airtight hand-blown glass ampoule fashioned into a shape of a plumb bob, an ancient device used by builders to determine a vertical line. The vial is then suspended inside the timber cabinet.

All in all, four expert master artisans collaborated to create the entire casing. The wine is described to have “an ethereal dimension,” and “extraordinarily perfumed with layer upon layer of flavor.” In 2005, a U.S. wine critic gave it 100 points out of 100.

A perfectly-tasting wine encased in masterly-crafted cabinet worth a hundred grand, it definitely is the most valuable thing of its size you will ever have in your collection, until you stumble upon the Ark of the Covenant, of which will probably only slightly outprice the red wine.

 

 

 

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I won’t deny it. I took the chances of working on a foreign country solely for money. If it wasn’t for the dwindling economy and the rising cost of living, I would just stay home, talk to people that speaks my language, and enjoy the food that I grew up eating. Let’s admit it. Comfort zone is the best zone. It is where you feel safe, secure, and at home.

But the circumstances pushed me out. I traveled to a country I only see on the episodes of Lonely Planet Six Degrees, meet strange people, and traverse the first world urban jungle. I did earned a lot of money. And even saved a lot more. Working in a first world country has its blessings. But I’ll tell you, the financial benefits of this endeavor is just the tip of a colossal ice berg that is the amalgamation of perks of working outside your homeland. I really believe I should have done this a long time ago, and everybody should try it at least once in their lives.

So why should you work abroad? Here are a few reasons…

 

 

 

It Kicks You Out Of Your Comfort Zone

 

I won’t lie. It scared me to death realizing that I won’t see, talk, dine, and drink with my family and friends for a while.  I imagined being alone, missing home, and getting depressed in my new country.

Upon landing ashore, an entirely different world burst in front of me. It’s so alien. So bizarre. And so intimidating. It constantly shook me up and threw me off my balance. And that’s how I learned to continuously get back on my feet and think outside the box. I have done things and learned new skills I never imagined I could.

You see, at home you are comfortable and complacent. I’m not saying it’s bad, but it’s holding you back. Yes, those pillows and blanket on a cold weekend morning would probably mean the world to you and staying in bed all day seems to be the most reasonable things to do, but there so many things you’ll be missing out on. The friends you’ll be meeting, the errands you will be running, the places you’ll be going. There’s an entirely different world out there. Yes, it’s scary to face it. But you can never be excited without being a bit scared.

 

 

 

You’ll Be Exposed New Cultures

 

Prior to being an expat, I have traveled to other countries as well. And I thought I was already “exposed” to their culture because I talked to a few locals and tried their street food for a few days. I’ve never been so wrong. You get exposed when you experience shock, confusion, and disturbance to new ways of living, challenging your prior beliefs and reservations.

And it isn’t just one culture I have to deal with. I worked with Europeans, Asians, Middle Eastern, and Africans. Our office, an expansive singular room filled with tables and cubicle, is nothing short of a United Nations global convention (a colleague calls the cafeteria “the Cantina” in reference to Star Wars).

By getting immersed in new cultures, you develop a thicker skin, trust your gut during periods of fear and confusion, learn to think on your feet, and push through your challenges. Evolutionarily, we are not supposed to be stagnant people. Our ancestors travel in search of resources, and therefore were constantly exposed to new lands, environment, and other people. Once the shock subsides, you will learn to embrace the new experiences. You will realize that the world is very small, and despite the differences in ethnicity, belief, and language, at the core we are just the same.

 

 

 

The Chance to Improve Social Skills

 

Contrary to popular belief, racking up as much likes in Facebook or followers in Instagram as humanly possible does not constitute social skills, at least for me it isn’t. Social savviness is the capability to effectively (take note on the operative word) interact and communicate with others, whether it is on verbal or non-verbal level. You might get away with being an anonymous, antisocial introvert whose communal interaction with others is often limited to “Hi.” and “Bye.” Abroad, this won’t help you much.

Like I’ve said, once the initial shock of the new culture subsides, that’s where you’ll start embracing your new experiences, and that includes making new friends. There’s something quite exhilarating about establishing relationship and connections with someone whose set of experiences and perception is different than that of yours.  Each thing you share in common, each moment you gained each other’s trust is something worth treasuring.

Buy why be a sociable person? First, it takes the loneliness and sadness away by making contact with other people. Second, it makes work life easier. Imagine the people around you giving a helping hand because you know how to express yourself and ask what you want. And lastly, it will open more opportunities for you.

 

 

 

You Will Expand Your Network

 

No one could have said better than Keith Ferrazi. In his book Never Eat Alone, he stated “Today’s most valuable currency is social capital, defined as the information, expertise, trust, and total value that exist in the relationships you have and social networks to which you belong.” Indeed enough, your success in life is determined not only by how much you know, but who you know. By expanding your network, you make yourself more open to other possibilities and opportunities. As long as they are the right people and your relationship with them is genuine and substantial enough, you may tap on them when the time arises, whether it be career growth, investments, new projects, or business expansions.

But networking does just go on singular direction either. It goes both ways. You too become a part of their connections, and you be ready to be tapped when the opportunity comes. Before you know it, you are already on your way to climb the career ladder or be part of a growing startup. The probabilities are endless. That is if you network enough.

 

 

 

It Provides A Global Perspective Of Your Industry

 

There’s more than a way to skin a cat (as an animal rights advocate, I sort of hate this phrase). And as our tasks and jobs get more complex, the methods and principles behind it gets compounded. That means no matter what industry you are in, chances are the people on the other side of the planet do it differently.

I once went back home on a two week vacation and had a chance to compare notes (yes, I still do notes) with an old colleague who works on the same industry. It turns out what we know, how we do things, and the results we look for are worlds apart. It’s not necessary that one person do it better or more properly, it’s just our methods are varied. I went back to work with more ideas, fresh concepts, and simple innovations. Working abroad provides you with the mindset you can never obtain at home. Plus, if your new country is a prime destination for other expatriates, then learning the industry from workmates from other country gets more exciting, because this means more opinions, more theories, and a better understanding.

 

 

 

It Looks Good On Your Curriculum Vitae

 

Working overseas will not only improve you as a person, it will add on oomph to your credentials as well and improve your chances of getting hired and/or climb the corporate ladder. Being an expatriate means you are independent, resourceful, and creative. It also means you can take calculated risk and are never afraid of trying new things. This also shows you are a team player and can work well with others, having interacted with people of various background, ethnicity, and culture before. Also, you have more unique skills and fresher ideas with you, having gone through your job from a different outlook (see global perspective above). These makes your credential jump out from the rest, separating you from the other sheltered applicants.

But this advantage isn’t limited from what’s written on your resume, but gets carried into the interview process as well. You’ll have more things, experiences, and topics to discuss in relation to your gig(s) abroad. The skills you learned, how you find them beneficial, and the way things are done oversees. The possibilities are endless. An entertained interviewer is just as important as an impressed one.

 

 

 

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Aussies’ love for sports comes second only for their love for beer. And as a newcomer in the country, it’s not hard to get lost and confused in this affinity, what with the confounding terms and slangs and parlances they’ll throw at each other like they are secret codes of a clandestine society (“What on earth is a ‘footy?’”).

Today, we will clear out the haze and re-introduce you to these athletic pastimes that Australians are going gaga about, whether in the field or in their couches while drinking beer.

 

 

 

Football

 

Or footy, as blokes usually call it, Australian Rules football isn’t just a sport, but a cultural pillar that transcends to other media not typically seen with other sports such as poetry, the arts, and even mythology. Ironically for non-Australians, this is a plain source of further confusion.

You see, it’s called Australian rules football because it has its own set of rules to set it apart from association football where they use a circular ball, American football where body armors are involved, and rugby. Australian Rules football is being played between two teams of eighteen players on an oval (not rectangular like in other forms of football) field. The main way to score points is by kicking the ball between the two tall goal posts (not touchdown as opposed to American football).

Like American football, tackles are involved, but they cannot run carrying the ball. They can only kick it or hit it.

Australian rules football is considered as the most popular sports in the country as it attracts the greatest overall interest among Aussies than any other football code (code is sports talk for variation) and has consistently ranked first among other sports.

 

 

 

Rugby

 

For an untrained eye, it’s not very hard to mix up rugby with Australian Rules football, since both involve muscular men in short shorts jumping on each other for the possession of a singular oblong ball (we know, it sounds very off in paper). The key difference lies in spotting the number of players (rugby has  15 or 13 players only, Aussie football has 18), how much the players trying to bulldoze each other (rugby has a lot more of contact), and the shape of the field (rugby is played on a rectangular field).

In Australia, there are two codes playing the sport, each one having its own rules: The Rugby Union which was founded in 1949 and National Rugby League (NRL) which is considered the more popular sport of the two. Players of both codes are not necessary and completely constricted to their respective factions, as many players have moved between codes on the course of their careers.

 

 

 

Soccer

 

Nope. We’re not yet done kicking balls. Soccer (or association football), the world’s most famous sport, is also a big deal here in the Land Down Under, as it is one of the most played outdoor team sport in the country and consistently ranked high in television audiences.

The British immigrants first brought the sport to the country during 19^th century. It wasn’t until 1922 that the first national soccer team was created for a tour of New Zealand. Australia’s first venture into the famous FIFA World Cup finals was in 1974 when they faced West Germany. It wasn’t until 2006 that the country qualified again, ending the 32-year absence.

A-League, the professional men's soccer league in the country, pulled in US$92 million in revenue last year (that’s US$6.9 million each club), making it one of the most lucrative sports in Australia.

 

 

 

Cricket

 

Eleven men trying to bat a rolling ball with a wooden paddle may not be the most heart-stopping of all sports, but in Australia, this thing is a major hit. Some considered cricket the country’s national sport, as it spawns equal interest in all regions, and is increasingly popular at international, domestic and local levels. Cricket Australia's annual report says that from 2014 to 2015, 1.2 million Australians played formal, organised cricket during the period, a 9% raise over the previous period, making it one of Australia’s biggest participant sport. This increase pours over female participation as well, with an 18% in their number.

Very much like baseball, cricket is played with bat and a ball, and with two teams consisting of 11 players each. One team bats and runs to score, while the other team rolls down and deflects the ball, attempting to restrict the scoring and dismiss the batsmen.

And get this: due to the material the ball is made of (cork, layered with tightly wound string, and covered by a leather), its weight (163 grams or almost 6 ounce), and the velocity it travels (160 kilometers per hour), cricket has been deemed as the most dangerous ball sports on the planet, and can actually killed its players. We’re taking back what we said about it not being heart-stopping.

 

 

 

Golf

 

With an average area of 74 acres (30 hectares) golf has the largest playing ground of any ball sport. And it is only fitting that a country as expansive as Australia is home to so many golf courses. Also, three of the oldest and most famous golf tournaments in the world is being held here: the Australian Open (since 1904), the Australian Masters (since 1979), and the Australian PGA Championship (since 1905).

But perhaps the popularity of the sport can be attributed to the population demographics. The country is a go-to destination for retirees from around the world. Not to mention, retirement system here is very efficient, golf has become the favored pastime of the senior population. The sport does not require enormous physical energy, speed, and stamina (unlike the ones mentioned above), but rather focus, thinking, and strategy. Basically, things that our retirees had earned along the way.

 

 

 

Ice Hockey

 

Now here is the part where it gets weird. For a country which is 60% desert and where snow is mostly non-existent and solely relegated to a certain region, an ice-related sport such as ice hockey going popular is a subject of bedazzlement. And to further add to this bewilderment, the country’s organization in charge of the sport, Ice Hockey Australia, was founded in 1908, making it one of the oldest associations of its kind.

But the ice hockey wasn't a runaway hit back then, as it was only moderately popular with mediocre participation and minimal audience attendance compared to other sports. It wasn’t until 2000 that the lukewarm pastime became overly cool (heh!) in part due to the establishment of the Ice Hockey League, seeing an increase in players and viewers.

Currently, Ice Hockey Australia has seven state and territory-based affiliate associations across the country.

 

 

 

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Australian girls can get stereotyped a lot. They love beaches, they’re all blond, and all have sexy accents. While most of these are true, Aussie ladies are in fact, way more than those, and could be one of the best companies you can ever have. If things work well, you may elevate this into exclusive dating, a relationship, or even marriage. And you will have a respectable, gorgeous, and intelligent lady forever by your side.

We listed down the reasons why you should date an Aussie girl, like right now.

Disclaimer: The traits detailed in this article cannot represent accurately all Australian women, as they are completely complex and multi-dimensional people. We merely highlighted the good and general traits embedded in their character as part of their national identity and culture.

 

 

You Need Not Worry About Getting Intimidated

The brunette on the other side of the bar? Looks like a snob. The blond in the nearby table? Way out of your league. For tens of thousands of years, women have been intimidating men in ways more than we can imagine. They are either too smart, too rich, too busy, or too social. It’s like wearing an invisible “back off” sign.

This isn’t much the case with Aussie ladies. You see, they belong to one of the friendliest, most polite, and most laid-back people on the planet.  They’ll talk to you like you were their old neighbor. They’ll laugh at your jokes, listen to your stories, or, if you’re lucky, buy the next round of drinks, all these considering you are a well-represented, decent human being yourself. They might not like you right away, but at least you’ll have a fighting chance, and not treat you like you have a restraining order from them.

 

 

That Cute Accent

Who hasn't heard of Margot Robbie utter a word and didn't think “OK, that accent is melting me?”

Aussie accents is up there with British and South American as one of the most likable in the world. It sounds British (because history) without the ultra-formal and posh tone. It’s more relaxed, a bit rougher, and flows with politeness and gentleness imbedded in its inflections.

Though on the flipside, you will inevitably lose all the arguments with her. Seriously, who wants to maintain contention with a lady whose speaking timbre you can’t even resist?

 

 

She Has A Likable Lifestyle

As men, we generally love sports, a good laugh, a few rounds of drinks, night time drives, and adventures. And what do we love more? A woman who likes all of these, too.

Australia is known for its very active and outdoor lifestyle. They’re so mad about sports like cricket, rugby, and football (not to be confused with the egg-shaped variety). And since the country is 65% rough terrain, the love for adventure runs in their blood as well. And after a day’s hard work, they’ll cap it off with a few shouts (that’s Aussie term for rounds) of beer with a good company. Imagine having a girlfriend with no reservations for these things and you are in for a lifetime of fun and happiness.

 

 

She Can Do Things Herself

Some girls aren’t really looking for boyfriends but slaves. But not Aussie girls. You see, they are one of the most practically able people on Earth. They can think on their feet, they know their way around things. They can build and repair whatever it is that needs to be built or repaired. In short, they don’t need you.

But no. They are not a race of misogynistic people who abhors men in general and probably raised Wonder Woman. They are just capable themselves. She will not whine or nag over broken things and disappointments. So, if your type are eternal damsels in distress, Aussie women aren’t those. Adopt a kitten or something.

 

 

She Won’t Mind Your Ethnicity or Culture

For some westerners, being Asian or Indian or African might feel like you came from the far side of the planet. But not for an Australian woman. More likely than not, she already has an Asian, Indian, or an African friend from the other side of the street. So your culture won’t shock her anymore, at least not that much.

The thing is, Australians have been living with immigrants as their neighbors for decades already. This makes them more accepting and accustomed to multi-cultural people. Also, being a country at the center of global migration further helps this mentality. And lastly, Australians are natural travelers, so they won’t mind meeting and befriending people of different ethnicity, race, or culture.

So it won't matter where you came from. Just be polite and friendly and you’re good with them.

 

 

She Loves To Travel

No good relationships ever evolve solely around lying in couches and Netflix marathons. You both need to get out, discover the world, take the road, face your fears, and get your feet dirty. And oh boy, Aussie ladies love to travel.

Australia is a huge country, and a larger patch of this land is home to some of the most challenging treks and most beautiful natural attractions ever. The fact that the country is isolated by ocean from much of the United States, Europe, or Asia means Aussies don’t have much choice but travel their own country first.

 

 

She Will Split The Check

The 21^st Century have seen the rise of women empowerment. Ladies now don't want to be just housewives. They are now climbing corporate ladders, working as bread-winners, refusing to take the train seat you offered, and splitting the bills.

Meanwhile, Aussie ladies have been doing these for decades already.

Australia works on an egalitarian principle, meaning everybody is being given equal rights, opportunities, and responsibilities regardless of social status, education background, race, and gender. The country works hard to eliminate sexism and bigotry from the national psyche and maintain the “neither superior nor inferior” culture. So if she offers to split the check or buy the next round of drinks, keep in mind that she’s not trying to impress you, she’s just being Australian.

 

 

You Can Call Australia Home

We’re not saying you should marry an Australian girl for the sole purpose of landing ashore the Lucky Country. You can do better than that.

But the truth is, when you fall head over heels and marry an Australian citizen, she has the capacity to bring you over home and make you a permanent resident or even a citizen, too. And look at the benefits, the country has an amiable climate, friendly people, awesome tourist spots, a diverse culture, and great cities to live in. Imagine living in a great country with an awesome girl beside you forever. It’s a win-win situation here.

And then here comes the spiders. Oh wait, she’s not afraid of those, too.

 

 

Falling for an Australian damsel is fairly easy. Migrating here is not. Throw us a message in the enquiry section below or call us at 1300 619 977 and we will do the harder job for you!