Here's What No One Tells You About Australia

Research all you want, but there's some things you will only learn once you get to Australia. Unless... you watch this video...?

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[ce]

I think aussies are friendlier to tourists than they are to each other.

[therealnoodles]

Aussies are the friendliest people in the world. They'll help you always. As a filipino that grew up here, they treated me better here than in my own country.

[glennmcc]

I am a local, my tip to tourists, read the distances on the map, it's a big place, think USA size. We ran into a Danish cyclist suffering from muscle meltdown because he thought it would be a couple of days to ride to Ayers Rock (Uluru), very wrong.

[frednerk]

Cigarettes are expensive in Australia because it is the Government's policy to keep raising the taxes each year - not just for revenue but in an attempt to also discourage smoking.

[jackmabel]

I graduated from high school (American Midwest) in 1970. The prettiest girl in my class was a foreign exchange student from Brisbane, Australia. Go Aussies!

[DangaWaT]

Iv lived in Australia my whole life and have never once come across a snake. Drop bears however, r a different story.

[SpeedforceMcompetition]

I’m a Victorian but I feel Queenslanders are friendlier and more down to earth

[alisontunny]

I came from the U.K and I found the cold in winter very different to that in England. The homes aren’t built fo4 the cold!

[danfrost]

If you think Australia is expensive try coming to New Zealand, everythings twice as expensive here. I lived In Australia (Melbourne) for 15yrs and absolutely loved It (English Guy Here btw), made many friends & just loved the Melbourne Culture & It's not expensive If you know where to go. Had to return to NZ for personal reasons but once that's all cleared up I can't wait to get back there.

[CJJAK]

I’ve lived in Australia for 20 years and I can honestly say the overwhelming majority of people here are wonderful . The crime rate is low and the way if life is incredible. If you want it, work hard for it . I promise it’s worth it .
Are Australians different ? Yes of course they are, they have their own identity and this place is so so so far away from most other nations . They are meant to be unique .
I wouldn’t live anywhere else .

[anEyePhil]

There are high taxes on alcohol and tobacco, that's why they are expensive.

[deborahduthie]

Australians say “Thank-you” and “Sorry” a lot too.
A lot of the words sound like they join up, like, “‘avagoodweegend” is, “have a good week-end”.👍🏼
Australia has a lot of Taxes. $120.00 for 50g. Tobacco or $42.00 a packet of cigarettes
It’s funny to have unique names for things, so just ask what it means but you might get a string of weird sounding words too.
Snakes learn easily. They don’t come around if you scare them away, most of the time, or until you’re not looking, then they slither back. Spiders won’t bother you if you don’t bother them.

[dugoutdave]

That is interesting, as an Aussie, I find foreigners that share our values are very nice people as well.

[ChimkenNugget]

As an Australian, I agree with everything said in this video.

[pochyization]

I live here and absolutely I love it . Here is expensive but if you work hard everything will come just fine and have a decent living .

[wwwolf]

Good on you mate for including such a diverse range of views in your video. Australia is a multicultural country but its diversity often doesn't get reflected on television or in YouTube videos like this. You're doing a fantastic job.

[Steady]

The French girl saying our accent is hard to understand.. LMAO

[dameanvil]

00:26 🗣 Australians are generally loud, outspoken, love drinking, and may use strong language; being open and friendly helps build rapport.
00:51 🤝 Australians apologize a lot, even when it's not their fault; get ready to say sorry frequently.
1:13 😊 Australians are known for being happy, friendly, and generous, which surprises visitors, especially those from countries with a different cultural demeanor.
1:31 👣 Australians often walk barefoot, which may seem strange to people from other countries.
1:57 💸 Australia can be expensive; it's advised to plan your travel route, carry enough money, and explore affordable stores like Big W.
2:29 🌍 Australia is considerably more expensive than Germany, especially for items like cigarettes and alcohol.
3:19 🌞 Contrary to expectations, some parts of Australia can be cold in winter; understand the weather difference based on your home country.
3:57 🌾 For a second-year visa extension, one needs to complete 88 days of regional work, but it might take longer due to various factors.
4:58 🗣 The Australian accent can be challenging for non-native English speakers to understand; speaking slowly or asking for repetition helps communication.
5:35 🗣 Australians have a unique way of speaking, and even correct English may be misunderstood; adapting to their language style is essential.
6:25 🐍 Contrary to popular belief, snakes are not everywhere in Australia; while they exist, encounters are rare, and they don't typically pose a threat.

[davidclaro]

I found out that in Sydney, I stayed in Kings Cross, because the hotel was nice and very inexpensive. The Kings Cross area is the Red Light district of Sydney. However, it was mostly safe.

[russellclement]

Hahaha not one mentioned cane toads, ,, ,here in Qld we don't worry about them but the southerners freak out :-)