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Originally Posted by oz in SC
I would say the USA is a lot more varied in geography than Australia,however it is also home to 300 million people.
Australia has a population of around 20 million and an area almost the same size as the continental US....
Australia would be a great place to lose yourself if you wanted to.
Hmm. I don't know Oz....I've been all over both countries pretty equally, and so far I haven't found any place in Australia that I couldn't fairly compare with the US--in regard to geography/geology and what not.
I agree with you though on the losing yourself part--if you mean it in a literal fashion. Trying to lose yourself within the community would be harder, as ID is such an issue for everything from prescriptions to getting a bloody library card. Our local small town library asks for the 100 Points of ID--same as a bank when you apply for a credit card!
I would say that both countries are equally fascinating!
As an American who lived in USA for 30 years, and now having lived in a few spots in Oz, I don't think I could possibly decide without weighing up the pro's and con's first (all in good humour, of course!) ....
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.... So there you have it--I have weighed it up quickly and it's 50/50 either way! I supposed I will have to spend 1/2 the year in USA and the other 1/2 in Oz. Only problem is, which half where? Better weigh it up.....
That was great, tigerlillydownunder. Loved your pro's and con's. I pretty much agree with everything you said. It was great that you took the time to put together such a synopsis. It should give people a pretty good idea of what to expect downunda.
The clothes issue - I'm not a full-sized lady but I'm not 18 years old either, and that's the gripe I have about clothes here. There's either cute young stuff, or matronly. Unless you want to pay big money. Every time I go back to Canada or to the US, I have a great time shopping for clothes, because of the selection. Their buyers seem to understand all age groups on a budget. Of course, the huge market over there does help and we really can't expect the same here. But it's annoying nevertheless. I suppose it's worse when you know what's available elsewhere, and for what price.
I've never lived in the US (only Canada) but have been to the US so many times, on business and for pleasure, that I have a pretty good idea of what's there. I wouldn't mind trying to live in the US for at least a few years, to give it a go.
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That was great, tigerlillydownunder. Loved your pro's and con's. I pretty much agree with everything you said. It was great that you took the time to put together such a synopsis. It should give people a pretty good idea of what to expect downunda.
The clothes issue - I'm not a full-sized lady but I'm not 18 years old either, and that's the gripe I have about clothes here. There's either cute young stuff, or matronly. Unless you want to pay big money. Every time I go back to Canada or to the US, I have a great time shopping for clothes, because of the selection. Their buyers seem to understand all age groups on a budget. Of course, the huge market over there does help and we really can't expect the same here. But it's annoying nevertheless. I suppose it's worse when you know what's available elsewhere, and for what price.
I've never lived in the US (only Canada) but have been to the US so many times, on business and for pleasure, that I have a pretty good idea of what's there. I wouldn't mind trying to live in the US for at least a few years, to give it a go.
Thanks Vichel! Look, I have to be fair about it; USA/KY isn't perfect by any means, and neither is Oz. I personally think there is a lot more similarity than differences, but the differences that are there can be rather pronounced. And that is the beauty of a different country and culture.
I love the USA; I didn't move to Australia because I was unhappy or politically/religiously oppressed or persecuted. I moved here because my husband is Australian; I love him and my place is with him whether it's Australia, USA.....Aghanistan even!--it wouldn't matter. Home is where ever he is, and he happens to live in his home country. That's love, not preference!
When I first moved here though, man oh man, did I have a hard time adjusting to some things, and the reason for that was because rather than being open minded and interested in how things are here, I was too busy comparing it to the USA and what I knew. Gripe gripe gripe, all the live long day. I can't remember when exactly it happened, but I soon realised that there were actually things here that were waaaay better than what they were in the USA!
Now I feel I have come full circle. I still love the USA and always will; you can take the girl out of KY but you can't take the KY out of the girl! But I love Australia too, and this is my home now. I'm in the process of obtaining my dual citizenship, and our kids (when they come along) will be raised as Aussies with a heavy US influence; they will spend some time in the US every year, because I think it's important they know my family and culture too.
I shop when I go home for holidays and just get the basics and jazz it up with seasonal accessories. Until I can get a whole body overhaul, it's the only way! lol
Cheers!
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I've just decided ... when I win my millions I am buying a place in Sydney on the water ... just so I can watch their fabulous New Years fireworks! Okay, okay, I'm dreaming ... but might as well dream big!
I've just decided ... when I win my millions I am buying a place in Sydney on the water ... just so I can watch their fabulous New Years fireworks! Okay, okay, I'm dreaming ... but might as well dream big!
I've thought about that too! My husband is working in NZ and they all wanted to fly over just for the fireworks! It was like $1000 NZ just for a quick flight! Those fireworks off the Harbour Bridge are always fabulous!!!
I live in US, but would love to visit Australia! Never been there, so i do not know the differences first hand. However, I have friend that went to Perth, Australia (for a boy) and she fell in love with Australia, stayed there, married the boy, and is NOT ever coming back to the US. She says that they could NOT have the same lifestyle that they enjoy back in the US. She also says that they work less, have longer vacations, and make more money than she ever would here! Sounds good to me!
There are over 80 Brits a day that move to Australia so it must be good? Doesn't Australia offer a better quality of life than the US and is cheaper to live?
It depends on where you live in either country.. if someone said the UK was expensive.. you would answer "it depends".. London would be expensive, Bury St. Edmund's would not be as expensive.
I've just decided ... when I win my millions I am buying a place in Sydney on the water ... just so I can watch their fabulous New Years fireworks! Okay, okay, I'm dreaming ... but might as well dream big!
If you want to live in even a small place in Sydney, you'll need millions. Property prices -- as well as the overall cost of living -- are very high.
Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide just seem like awesome cities to start a new life i dont know many cities in the southern US that can beat them?
Is it true you work less hours in Australia and get more vacation time than the US?
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I don't know Oz....I've been all over both countries pretty equally, and so far I haven't found any place in Australia that I couldn't fairly compare with the US--in regard to geography/geology and what not. 
