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Things on a Big Island -
Moving to another country one can expect a bit of culture shock.
However, when my family and I decided to seize an opportunity to live in
Australia we were fairly certain we could adapt easily. After all
there is no language barrier and the culture is decidedly similar to the
United States. What we found was that it was the little things that
took us by surprise, things we hadn’t considered or prepared for. Oct./06 |
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Estate in Australia - Think continent rather than country
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A somewhat polarised option for consideration as your new destiny. Being
a long way from other major population centres, you may feel isolated from,
say, European destinations and the expedient of being able to travel to
another country and culture in short time frames. However, there are extenuating
factors! Physically about the same time as the USA, Australia offers a
wide range of climates and topographies, so think more "continent" than
"country." By Gary Kurzer |
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| Residency
In Australia ~ From Residents To Citizens -
by Sarah Jacquet - Our two year anniversary of living in Australia has
been officialised by an application to become Australian citizens. This
is an opportunity open to permanent residents after living in Australia
for two years. What the change of status means is that as members of the
Australian community, we have the same rights as Australians; we can vote,
have a passport, receive social security payments, work in the public service
or serve in the armed forces if we want to do so. Nov./05 |
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| Sensational
Sydney ~ Falling In Love With Sydney -
by Dawnelle Salant - Sydney! I really, really love Sydney. This line, from
the slightly tacky commercial advertising Australia’s biggest city, has
an irrefutable ring of truth to it. I, personally, really, really do love
Sydney. Besides having one of the most famous and spectacular harbors in
the world, Sydney truly has a multicultural and cosmopolitan vibe. Dec./05 |
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| South
Molle Island, Australia – The Affordable Whitsunday Getaway
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The Whitsundays have the additional reputation as one of the more pricey
places to stay along Australia’s East Coast. Celebrities such as Julia
Roberts and George Harrison have homes in the area, and Hamilton Island
boasts a luxurious five star resort. But if you’re like most vacationers
and not traveling on an A-list budget, South Molle Island is the perfect
place to take in all that the Whitsundays have to offer, without giving
up too many luxuries. Oct./06 |
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| Still
Surviving Down Under ~ An American In Australia -
by Sarah Jacquet - “She’ll be alright mate”, an Australianism for dismissing
problems as mere inconveniences. “No drama” (no need to worry) unless it’s
time to rush to a BBQ or down to the beach. Very comforting words when
facing the challenges of our second year. Now at the end of October the
temperature is already hotting up 32C. This we’ve found is just the right
temperature to disappear every other weekend for camping, fishing and water
sports. Nov./04 |
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| Surfing,
Koalas And Night Canoeing ~ The Final Leg Of Australia’s East Coast
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by Dawnelle Salant - Two hours south from the commercialized tourist resort
of Surfer’s Paradise lies Byron Bay. Part of New South Wales, Byron Bay
is the perfect beach town. Not too big and not too small, the surfing mecca
is flawlessly situated on an ideal surfing break. Tourists flock here not
only for the surfing, but also for the town’s many spas, yoga centers,
nightlife and one particularly famous dive site. Jul/05 |
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| Sydney.
Australia: From the City to the Mountains -
You could easily spend weeks in Sydney and not see everything that this
sensational city has to offer. In my last article I covered only a few
of Sydney’s highlights. When you’re in a big city for a short time, it’s
hard to decide which tourist attractions you have to leave out, but there
are certain must do’s in Sydney. April/06 |
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Structure In Australia ~ Contracting Down Under -
SBy Nicki Reynolds - There are lots of people who write to the E-zine interested
in going to Australia: what do I do, what about immigration, what about
taxes? The country must be a wonderful place to live in. I have a friend
who is working in the north of Australia and she tells me she wants to
stay as long as possible as there is no other place she would rather be.
If you want to start planning a move to Australia, then the above article
will help you plan your move. April/03 |
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| Traveling
And Staying Healthy - Working On Organic Farms In Australia And New Zealand
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by Stephanie Giordano - When I first decided to take an extended journey
away from home, I knew I would be faced with the tiresome dilemma of what
to do with all my stuff. I quickly decided that "stuff" was meaningless
in the grand scheme of life. But I didn’t want to give it all up. I wanted
to keep my favorite books, my practically new Swedish foam mattress, and
all the things I had collected since college. I couldn’t afford a storage
unit (could barely afford to survive the 6 months I'd be away). When I
thought about it though, six months is nothing. I mean, I wasn't spending
seven years in Tibet. Oct./05 |
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| Travels
Down Under ~ The East Coast Of Australia -
by Dawnelle Salant - I have no idea why I waited so long to travel to Australia.
I guess the fact that it is far, far away had something to do with it,
but let me tell you - the long journey is well worth it. Australia is a
huge and extremely diverse country with plenty to keep the avid traveler
happy. I'm here on a one year working visa, and I'm already worried that
one year won't be long enough. Feb/05 |
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| Travels
in Australia - More From The East Coast Of Australia
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by Dawnelle Salant - I have no idea why I waited so long to travel to Australia.
I guess the fact that it is far, far away had something to do with it,
but let me tell you - the long journey is well worth it. Australia is a
huge and extremely diverse country with plenty to keep the avid traveler
happy. I'm here on a one year working visa, and I'm already worried that
one year won't be long enough. Feb/05 |
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| Turtle
Hatchlings - Wet, Sloppy Seal Kisses and Feeding Dolphins On The East Coast
Of Australia -
by Dawnelle Salant - On Australia’s East Coast, just about every month
of the year is part of a season bursting with special wildlife activity.
Some of these seasons, such as the presence of stingers in the north, are
not always welcome. But one of the most interesting and exceptional seasons
takes place from November to March. Fifteen kilometers northeast of Bundaberg,
Queensland at Mon Repos, marine turtles drag themselves onto the beach
to lay their eggs, and starting in January, tiny hatchlings emerge from
the sand. May/05 |
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| Waterfalls
and Crocodiles In Australia's Top End -
As we glide along the thick stretch of calm river, the guide fills us in
on the differences between saltwater crocodiles or salties, and freshwater
crocs, or freshies. All I really need to know is that salties are
much bigger and more dangerous, whereas freshies, apparently, don’t attack
humans. Still….Jan./07 |
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| Western
Australia Part Two ~ Time Travel And Mermaids -
by Dawnelle Salant - My adventures in Western Australia began about halfway
up the coast near Exmouth, Coral Bay and Ningaloo Reef. I had been surprised
at the area’s isolation and small number of people who lived and traveled
here. But as we went south towards Perth, we were confronted with even
more of Western Australia’s remoteness; long distances between towns that
decreased in number and in size, and very few vehicles on the long empty
roads. Oct./05 |
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| Fleeing
Tropical Darwin For The Capricorn Coast ~ Or, How We Escaped The “Build-Up”
In Australia’s Sunshine State -
by Brian Norris - Just south of Brisbane and in what the Aussie's call
the "sunshine state" Yeppon, Australia offers the expat many incentives.
From the endless summer days, to the wide open beaches, to the abundant
wildlife, northern Australia makes for a good investment and a good place
to call home. If you want to get out of expensive Europe or dangerous America,
then take a look at safe Australia. Sept./03 |
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| Worth
My Weight In Gold ~ The Final Leg Of Western Australia
- by Dawnelle Salant
- After making our way down the enchanting but secluded coast of Western
Australia from Exmouth to Kalbarri, I have to admit I was thrilled to arrive
at our next destination, Geraldton, and see a traffic light! With a population
of over 23,000, this was the biggest city we’d seen in Western Australia
so far. As much as I love the isolation and immersion into nature that
the rest of the coast provides, I did feel a certain excitement at seeing
neon lights and a huge grocery store. Nov./05 |
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