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How to Relax Like a Local When You’re Down Under

How to Relax Like a Local When You’re Down Under

by Marissa Price When overseas visitors think about Australia, the first things that come to mind are endless expanses of unspoiled beaches, our iconic ‘red centre’ and wide open spaces. While this is true, and tourist attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Wineglass Bay in Tasmania and the Three Sisters in New South Wales are heavily visited attractions for locals and tourists alike, there are also so many undiscovered and unspoiled treasures Australia has to offer. Any…

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Don’t call me ‘mate,’ and other notes from an Australian

Don’t call me ‘mate,’ and other notes from an Australian

by Marissa Price Aussies are often a misunderstood breed. When we travel overseas, we seem to be a bit of a novelty with delighted locals often throwing out the “Can you just say ‘G’day mate’ for me?” The 24.13 million Australians who populate our beautiful country are just as complicated as people from all over the world with our own issues, worries and concerns. As a whole, we’re seen as a happy-go-lucky, quick-witted bunch who enjoy a beer at a…

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