vickyplum Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) This is a bit of a strange question but here goes anyway... So, Australia. Opposite hemisphere to the UK, relatively new "modern" culture but otherwise very ancient. Creatures with paddles, pouches, who hop. Lots of sunshine but can be lots of rain too. A love of cricket, soccer, Aussie rules. Rainforests, crocodiles, immigration, Lamingtons. What to you, are the things that set Australia apart from the UK or even north America? Edited August 22, 2013 by vickyplum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon4017 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 What to you, are the things that set Australia apart from the UK ? Probably the continent of Africa and the Indian Ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger2shirts Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Much less stress and a future for those with the vision to grab it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scrumpy Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Good question, but cant answer, I will let you know when I find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Burger king is called Hungry Jacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 It's just different and I suspect it's a bit like Marmite, that you either love the differences or hate it. Here in Perth anyway, it doesn't rain frequently but when it does rain there's a lot of it, but its mainly just in Winter so three months of the year and not everyday .Space! Houses are bigger , suburbs more sprawling. I love England and I love Australia, can't explain it any more really . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic1964 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Either good or bad, but Australian's have a very laid back approach to life. Great to enjoy, hard work, when your trying to get something done. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen85 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Alot of ocean! It takes soooo long to get anywhere if you don't like Asia as a holiday destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Alot of ocean! It takes soooo long to get anywhere if you don't like Asia as a holiday destination. Who the hell doesn't like Asia as a holiday destination!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The fishing is Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can1983 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The weather never, ever, ruins our plans. I can plan a BBQ for 23rd January next year and it wont turn out to be a washout like it is in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 It's not really a part of the rest of the world, like England is part of Europe (geographically anyway), the US is part of the Americas, China is part of Asia...Australia - although they occasionally group themselves with some of Asia, is really just that: Australia. It can be very insular, and often feel it's a bit more important in the eyes of the world than it actually is. But you can't compare the two. Would you try and compare the US to the UK? It's Australia - it's not the UK with sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Optimism - and knowing whether or not you will need a jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KazzE Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I find it a bit backward in a lot of ways, in a good way, I like how it feels a bit "70's" I still chuckle to myself when people say they are "stressed" or flat out at work and the work load is actually about a third of what I was used to in UK. deadlines somehow seem to be more flexible, if they pass then things get reassessed and a new deadline agreed. in my current job we are being pushed to the limit with some unrealistic expectations but I find that people speak up and expect things to change, and us usually they do. i like that on public holidays most businesses really do close- this seems to be changing and I find that sad I like that there is a public holiday for a horse race lol trades can be a bit slow to respond and turn up for jobs Buying houses seems easier. I am sure there are many more that I cannot think of at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapri Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I still chuckle to myself when people say they are "stressed" or flat out at work and the work load is actually about a third of what I was used to in the UK. I'm finding this too :laugh: I'm not complaining though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 What sets Australia apart from the UK? Where do you start? Attitude, weather, way of life, values,scenery, flora and fauna. I think there are more differences than similarities though we are (mostly) able to understand each other's speech which is one important thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasiaUK Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The sheer variety of wildlife and landscape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen85 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Who the hell doesn't like Asia as a holiday destination!? Alot of people I think you'll find, each to their own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Alot of people I think you'll find, each to their own! But there's so many different places on the whole continent? I don't understand how you couldn't like the whole place when it has so much variety and history/ culture. I can understand how the Benidorm folk may be out of their comfort zone but thats about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen85 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 But there's so many different places on the whole continent? I don't understand how you couldn't like the whole place when it has so much variety and history/ culture. I can understand how the Benidorm folk may be out of their comfort zone but thats about it As i said each to their own, it might be interesting to you but ive lived here my whole life and seen loads of Australia to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 As i said each to their own, it might be interesting to you but ive lived here my whole life and seen loads of Australia to know. I said Asia? Australia isn't Asia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Asia from my point of view is the Spain of Australia, you can have the cheap drunk nights out but you can also go find interesting parts that hold your imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Skiing in Japan Angkor Wat in Cambodia Beach Islands of Thailand/food Bali - Cheap or luxury holiday Vietnam - All sorts of interesting history/food/beaches China - never been but i'm sure its fascinating Plenty more great places. Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia. Asia and Europe are the most interesting continents to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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