BritChickx Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 . Thank you! Didn't think of Debenhams. My problem was I kept looking at ones like Kathmandu, Sierra etc. I don't know wether most people just go with a normal suitcase or they buy the travel names. I don't have the best of luck with suitcases so im definitely wanting something that won't break if I don't buy a backpack http://www.antler.co.uk/ just an idea. I know it's not the cheapest. There's plenty around! I would get a hard one though (and of course buy a padlock), it probably won't happen but there has been stories of people's soft suitcases getting ripped open with knives. Oh and I'm so excited for you!! It's been a long time coming. Can't wait to hear of your adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Have you decided when you're coming to Perth? We can organise a get together when we know if anyone's up for that. You can come baby/dog sit for me too while we go to Rotto.....I'll take a pic of the Quokkas for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 http://www.antler.co.uk/ just an idea. I know it's not the cheapest. There's plenty around! I would get a hard one though (and of course buy a padlock), it probably won't happen but there has been stories of people's soft suitcases getting ripped open with knives. Oh and I'm so excited for you!! It's been a long time coming. Can't wait to hear of your adventures. A padlock is a waste of time Britchix,havent you seen the YT vid where security show how to open a suitcase with a pen?lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Lol true! But a hard shell suitcase would still be better I think. Just disregard the padlock bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Horse racing? Nope! Might come for the F1 race though You're missing the point, the Melbourne Cup isn't about horse racing - to be fair I never really got what the fuss was about but it is as important in the Australian social calendar as Hogmanay is in Scotland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 This is the place im staying - http://www.wakeup.com.au This should have come with a warning not to view at work! Just blasted the near empty office with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 This should have come with a warning not to view at work! Just blasted the near empty office with it oh does it make noise? It doesn't on my phone. Haha apologies... What do you think of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Oooh I like some of those suitcases @BritChickx. I want that turquoise one lol! @HappyHeart No way am i missing out on the quokkas lol. Earlier when I was in the house my mum was watching a program and the quokkas came on at sydney zoo. I made such a funny noise, the dog went mad at me :laugh: Id love to come over for the lion king but it just depends. I'll see what happens @Lady Rainicorn - I still don't know if I'll bother with it lol. I've never bothered much about Hogmanay here either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 oh does it make noise? It doesn't on my phone. Haha apologies... What do you think of it? I had to close it immediately!!!!!! It looked clean and new though - I wouldn't like a dorm myself but I guess that's what backpacking is all about, I'm just too old!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Oooh I like some of those suitcases @BritChickx. I want that turquoise one lol! @HappyHeart No way am i missing out on the quokkas lol. Earlier when I was in the house my mum was watching a program and the quokkas came on at sydney zoo. I made such a funny noise, the dog went mad at me :laugh: Id love to come over for the lion king but it just depends. I'll see what happens @Lady Rainicorn - I still don't know if I'll bother with it lol. I've never bothered much about Hogmanay here either! I wasn't suggesting you go but depending where you're working there will probably be some kind of event on and if you're not working join in something, just for the bemusement about how people can get so worked up about it if nothing else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Ahh Stacey you've got me itching to get booking, but I've got to wait for some money to come through at the end of the month! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Im sharing a room with the girls im going with so if theres any others then it'll just be 2 random people lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Gerrard Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thats awesome Stacey. Im staying at the same hostel i will let you know if its any good. We should all have a meet up when we arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Yeah let me know! Im screwed if I don't like it haha. Don't see why I wouldn't though, looks nicer than the london hostel I stayed in. Definitely up for a meet up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Gerrard Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Yea it looks amazing, nicer than the one i stayed in Whistler. Let me know when you get here. Have you got any sort of plan or anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Id love to go to whistler! Are you doing a whv over there? Haha a plan.. I can't even pick my luggage never mind a plan :laugh: the very rough plan is to try find work in sydney after my first week and then stay there for a few months. Then either head to melbourne or perth. Other than that I have no clue! Definitely queensland in winter though. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Gerrard Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Yea been here for two years now its amazing. You should go Whistler is amazing. No plan either. All i know is i want to be in Sydney for Hogmanay and thats it. You should see my attempt at packing :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Yea been here for two years now its amazing. You should go Whistler is amazing. No plan either. All i know is i want to be in Sydney for Hogmanay and thats it. You should see my attempt at packing :laugh: im definitely wanting to backpack canada one day. I looked into doing a whv at one point, maybe after aus! I don't even ski but whistler looks so pretty. Same with queenstown in nz, I just seem to like the look of those places. Im going to try spend Hogmanay in sydney too, I'll be gutted if I cant. Maybe see you there! Im considering doing one of these outback pub jobs to save money because I don't think I'll do my farm work. If im going to stay away from the UK for 2 years then I want to do a year in new zealand. Unless I really really love australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Gerrard Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 You should Canada is such a beautiful country. Yea i dont want to do farm work either as bad as it sounds im to scared that i will see spiders more if i do farm work lol. I really want to do NZ after. My parents are wondering when they are going to have me back as i've been away for so long already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Probably more likely to be snakes lol. I'll see how the first few months go and then if I love it then I'll try do the farm work. Haha they'll probably have turned your room into a gym then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I feel like there's another main thing im forgetting about - remembered flight (obv), visa again :sad:, insurance, luggage, some clothes and spending money. I'll be sorting Medicare etc once I get there but still feel like there's something else! Phone Drivers licence.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'll have to skip driving lessons. Even without them Id probably still be better than some aussie drivers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'll have to skip driving lessons. Even without them Id probably still be better than some aussie drivers... But the difference between you and my eighty five year old granny is that she can legally drive herself places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Dan anymore of your cheek and I'll kick your ass when I come to melbourne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanaknight12 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Thanks guys. I'll probably still not be organised a month before I go :laugh: AJ im arriving in Sydney either on the 5th or 6th of November Stacey - I'll be in Melbourne at that time for the racing but very shortly after I'm planning on hiring a wagon/camper van to travel the Great Ocean Road to Adeleide - if you're free and would like to do the same shout! We could swap number etc im so glad you've finally starting getting things together! So excited for you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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