Americans in Australia

Thanks. In all seriousness what should I pack. I bought a one way ticket. Is it winter there?

Go go go wrote:

Thanks. In all seriousness what should I pack. I bought a one way ticket. Is it winter there?

All you need is a knife, mate.

Where in Australia will you be?

Go go go wrote:

Is it a good idea to go to Australia as a US citizen? What should I expect in terms of culture, exceptance and expenditures? Looking for training and lifestyle tips.

You'll be fine. Aussies are cool and very welcoming. There are some great running groups in all the major cities. Join the club scene, and you'll have lots of people to train and socialise with.

Go go go wrote:

Is it a good idea to go to Australia as a US citizen? What should I expect in terms of culture, exceptance and expenditures? Looking for training and lifestyle tips.

as an American, you are exceptional by birth. i wouldn't sweat it, you shouldn't encounter anything socially that you can't carpet bomb your way out of.

Go go go wrote:

Thanks. In all seriousness what should I pack. I bought a one way ticket. Is it winter there?

My response is based on having lived and worked there for one year. I was there during the election...

In all seriousness, if you can’t Google the climate information, you might not be ready for a big move.

In all seriousness, without a firm plan and a return flight (even tentative) they won’t let you in - immigration doesn’t work that way. You will need proper visas.

In all seriousness, pretend you are Canadian. The U.S.A is the laughing stock of the world right now. The questions about Trump will be relentless. They will buy you beers and be nice to you, but they will mock you endlessly as an American.

Otherwise, expect to have a fantastic adventure as it is an incredible country with lots to keep you busy.

Freedom Bombers en route to remedy this.

FREDOMM!!!!!

Go go go wrote:

Is it a good idea to go to Australia as a US citizen? What should I expect in terms of culture, exceptance and expenditures? Looking for training and lifestyle tips.

These questions seem pretty lame. Don't you have internet access?

If this isn't bogus, an idiot like you will fit right in.

Ask Ron Jeremy. He moved there 20 years ago.

Will you be working or travelling?

They don't call us the Lucky Country for nothing...

Some places have stronger running scenes than others, but there is no shortage of awesome trails to explore by yourself if that's your thing...

I am not the original poster, but I am considering a trip to Australia.

Does anyone have nay advice on the best way to go flight-wise? I can go for 26 hours economy class for $1,100 or so with one layover. As a person who is 6 feet tall this sounds tough. A first class ticket is over $20,000 (!). Business class is over $2,000. I almost would rather fly to Hawaii, spend a day or two there, and then fly again.

Advice appreciated.

6 feet tall........isn't that tall. Don't act like it's a burden jackwad.

woweeee wrote:

6 feet tall........isn't that tall. Don't act like it's a burden jackwad.

+1

Go go go wrote:

Thanks. In all seriousness what should I pack. I bought a one way ticket. Is it winter there?

Not buying it. They won’t let you in with a one way ticket unless you’ve got a very impressive visa. Try again.

Came to Australia in 95 trained with some of the best but had foot surgery in 1997 and running career over.

Cost of living very high but pay is good. As a teacher and coach make well over 100k.

No need to feel unsafe as gun laws are what they should be.

Crime still prevalent no matter where you live.

You have to realise that as an American people will form opinions about you.

Life is slow just the way I like it now.

Good luck!

Joe Sixpack. wrote:

I am not the original poster, but I am considering a trip to Australia.

Does anyone have nay advice on the best way to go flight-wise? I can go for 26 hours economy class for $1,100 or so with one layover. As a person who is 6 feet tall this sounds tough. A first class ticket is over $20,000 (!). Business class is over $2,000. I almost would rather fly to Hawaii, spend a day or two there, and then fly again.

Advice appreciated.

If you can find a biz class ticket to Australia for close to $2,000 you should buy it!

Joe Sixpack. wrote:

I am not the original poster, but I am considering a trip to Australia.

Does anyone have nay advice on the best way to go flight-wise? I can go for 26 hours economy class for $1,100 or so with one layover. As a person who is 6 feet tall this sounds tough. A first class ticket is over $20,000 (!). Business class is over $2,000. I almost would rather fly to Hawaii, spend a day or two there, and then fly again.

Advice appreciated.

I'm also over 6ft and have done that flight many times in economy, I really don't enjoy it, if you have time I would definitely recommend spending a night in Hawaii on the way to break up the journey/jetlag. Also 2k for business seems incredibly cheap, possibly even worth it if true. Even though it's heading into winter I reckon it's impossible not to have a good time on your visit, enjoy

I am an Australian. Come over! Australia is quite similar in culture to the US and you’ll love it here. I have travelled to the US a few times and love it. One difference I’ve noticed is we tend to not bring up politics to the same degree with strangers ( at least whilst we’re sober) so no matter what you’re political beliefs are, I don’t think anyone will give you a hard time. I Iive in Melbourne and there are lots of great places to run. Google The Dandenongs or Two Bays trail which are a bit out of the CBD( what we call Downtown) but worth going for a run. If you visit Melbourne, Albert Park Lake and Princess Park and The Tan are good running spots. All about 5k loops. Make sure you go to Tasmania and New Zealand- many tourists don’t but they are brilliant.