Even though Starbucks has been massively successful globally, you might be surprised to know that we don’t have a single Starbucks coffee shop in Western Australia. In fact, there are […]
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Aussie op shops
When it comes to shopping, we are all spoilt for choice these days as there is no shortage of options. We have shopping centres and supermarkets, boutiques and department stores, […]
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Another reason to love Australia
There are many reasons why Australia is a great country to live in and I’ve reiterated those in my previous Planet Australia posts. It’s easy to fall in love with […]
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Quirky Aussie concepts
The concepts presented in today’s posts are essential elements of the Australian culture, yet these concepts might leave a foreigner puzzled and confused. If you’re planning a trip this way, […]
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Christmas in Australia
If you, like myself, are used to a white Christmas, a lot of warm, hearty, stewy food, mulled wine by the fireplace and Santa Claus wearing boots, Christmas in Australia […]
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Aussie flora
I’ll start today’s post by quoting an excerpt from a poem I really like entitled ‘Leisure‘ by a Welsh poet W. H. Davies. What is this life if, full of […]
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Sport in Australia – Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi
Talking about Australia without mentioning sport is like talking about the Vatican without mentioning the Pope. Sport is religion and if you don’t follow either AFL, cricket or rugby you […]
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Aussie animals
There’s this theory I have explaining why the population of Oz stands at a mere 25 million considering the size and the merits of this country. In my opinion, the […]
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Aussie lingo
Australian English, aka Aussie lingo, reflects very well its users’ laid-back attitude to life in general. Life and all its aspects is to be enjoyed, had fun with and kept […]
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Australian trivia quiz
So, you can locate Australia on the map and name a few of its endemic species and iconic locations. You have heard of Kylie Minogue, AC/DC and Crocodile Dundee. What […]
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