Aussie Pranksters Hamish and Andy were at it again this time at the unfinished gorilla enclosure in Werribee, Melbourne. The boys dressed up as Gorilla’s and had a real laugh! Check out the video it gets funnier as it goes on!
The end of the financial year is upon us with the average tax refund being $2600, we’ve decided to write a short list of 5 ways you can spend your hard earned cash. 5. Shout every backpacker in your hostel a box of goon and have a massive party We were originally going to base the calculation on the fact that a box of Sonata Estate soft fruity lexia is $8.99 but then found the value was with buying two for $16.65. This means you can shout 310 people an extra 21 if you get the Read more
I am now in my 8th month in Australia and have decided not to do the 88 days regional work to get a visa extension. This decision has mostly been made by the fact that I have run out of time to find something suitable and to complete the days, but the idea of picking fruit for hours and an allergy to horses ruling out most farm work didn’t help! Plan Your “Working” Holiday Planning when to do the working part of your Australian working holiday can have a big impact on your year. I worked part time Read more
Traveling alone is the way to go. You meet new people, you see new places, you get to know yourself. Ever since I traveled alone for the first time, I’m hooked. I even prefer traveling alone over a trip with friends. Not sure if solo travel is something for you? Here are 5 reasons why it undoubtedly is! 1. You can’t sit around and wait for life to come to you I decided on my first solo trip when I didn’t have anyone to travel with. I just graduated college, had some free time and none of my friends could Read more
I’ve heard one day: “A road trip on the Great Ocean Road? Seriously? It’s only rocks and heaps of water!” WHAT?! Well, it’s not entirely wrong, there’s a lot of water. But it’s so much more than that! Impressive cliffs, refreshing rainforest, beautiful beaches, hundreds of colours… This is definitely a must do trip for working holiday visa holders and backpackers that come to Melbourne! Some of you won’t have more than a day to dedicate to it, but if you can hire a campervan for a week or so, go for it! I’ve travelled along the Great Ocean Road (and Read more
So you’ve booked your flights, saved up your travel money, said your goodbyes, and your now heading on your way to Australia for a trip of a lifetime. The brochures suggest nothing but fun, new friends, famous land marks, valuable life experiences, sunshine, and great opportunities to earn whilst you travel. Is this the actual reality though? By and large, yes. Australia has not only brought me special memories of visiting some of the most fascinating places on earth with like minded people. It has also taught me valuable life lessons, from finding work in a strange new city, to Read more
When I first heard of a car relocation I was skeptical. I thought for sure it had to be too good to be true. I go online and look at vehicles that need to go from one city to another and for a minimal price per day ( usually around 5.00), usually a large KM’s allowance and occasionally fuel included I get the privilege of driving this brand new rental car. Seemed fishy! Our Situation We finished our time in Adelaide and wanted to drive the Great Ocean Road. We had a 1991′ Ford Festiva which did well for getting Read more
3 months and counting… Yup, the time has flown by. Already a quarter of the 1-year working holiday visa spent living by the beautiful Bondi Beach, Sydney. But that has come to an end; on to new adventures and meeting new people. I’m heading out of the city to complete some of the infamous “fruit picking” work you hear amongst working holiday makers – complete 88 days of regional work and you can be eligible for another year on the working holiday visa. Why wouldn’t you? Another year in paradise?! Done. About Me I’m Krista.. Recent uni graduate from Canada, Read more
I cant really get into my month in the Cross before briefly explaining what brought me to Australia in the first place. My name is Matt, I’m 25, and I moved here from Southern California in August of last year. Finished school back home (for the most part) got into an industry I loved, and got comfortable at a job. Worked at a… I have an idea, lets skip the boring stuff and get to the meat of this topic. Long story short, I got complacent, panicked, and bought a working holiday visa and a one-way to Sydney with one Read more
With the never ending search to find the best place to live and work in Australia / the world a ground breaking new result has determined Hobart as the worlds most liveable city. The runners up and top 10 will be announced later this afternoon but for now here’s why Hobart won. Lifestyle The hobart lifestyle is relaxed and honest, which promotes a simplistic but beautiful way of life. With the garden fresh air, abundance of jobs on offer there’s something for everyone in Hobart. Sports The AFL makes regular trips to Hobart, with 3 games scheduled for 2015 amongst Read more
