This is the first in a series of posts for the Australia Blog
Roundtable, a collaboration of a group of travel bloggers and writers to
blog on one of their favourite subjects - Australia. The others in the
group are Brooke from WhyGo Australia, Caz from yTravel Blog, Kate from Nomads Hostels and Michaela from Rocky Travel. This month's subect - 'Why I love Australia'.
　　I’ve a soft spot for Australia for a very special reason...this was
the country that first introduced me to backpacking. If it wasn’t for
Australia I wouldn’t have the job I have now…travelling around the world
making videos, recording podcasts, gathering content for our free
pocket guides and more. I love Australia so much in fact, that I’ve
decided to put together a list of ten reasons I love the country I once
called home.
　　下面大概说下澳大利亚的十个要点就行了,我全弄过来,你看着精简,在线学英语口语了解下洛基英语还是不错的,记得采纳啊,flashidear很辛苦,助人为乐,我不是抄别人的,我是拷贝的!
　　1. Cities
Sydney
is my favourite city in the world without question. I lived there for a
year back in 1999 for around nine months and have returned twice (once
quite recently). I just feel at home there. Then there’s Melbourne
– each time I’ve made it to Melbourne I’ve seen more and more of it,
making me appreciate it more than ever. Perth is very special to me –
it’s where I met my wife-to-be! So while Australia is great for more
remote places (which I will refer to later), it’s got some of my
favourite cities in the world.
　　2. Beaches
I lived in Bondi when I was in Sydney. The way I saw it, I wanted to
experience something I would never be able to experience at home –
living right beside one of the world’s most famous beaches. The great
thing was, once I left Sydney to go travelling up the east coast I
encountered even more beautiful beaches. And don’t get me started on the
west coast! The beaches there will really take your breath away.
　　3. So much tourism is geared towards budget travellers
Before I went to Australia I never encountered tour companies that
marketed themselves solely at backpackers, or bars that were only for
backpackers. Ladies and gentlemen of the backpacking fraternity, good
news – Australia has both. And then some. If you’re a budget traveller
on your way to the land Down Under you’ll have lots to choose to make
sure you get the trip you want.
　　4. National Parks
When travelling Australia’s celebrated coastlines, on those days when
you don’t want to laze by the pool (many hostels in Australia have their
own pools) or on the beach there’ll be a national park nearby. If
you’re not on the coast, chances are you’re exploring some of the
country’s best-known national parks – Kakadu, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Park or the Great Sandy National Park, home to Fraser Island. In a
nutshell, as much as I love Australia’s cities and lazing on its
beaches, its national parks are unbelievably fascinating.
　　5. Hostels with swimming pools
As per the previous point, many of Australia’s hostels have swimming pools. In the Sydney Central YHA has one, while in Brisbane Bunk Backpackers
boasts one. You’ll also find them in tons of hostels outside the big
cities also. This was something I never encountered before travelling
around Australia.
　　6. The 'Red Centre'
“It’s just a big rock in the desert”. These are the sentiments of many
people upon seeing Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) for the first time. Do you know
what? They’re right – it is a big rock in the desert. But that’s what
makes it so fascinating. I was blown away when I saw Uluru for the first
time. Totally blown away. Between it, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Kings
Canyon, the five days I spent in Australia’s ‘Red Centre’ were some of
the most enjoyable I spent there. Miss it at your peril.
　　7. Wildlife
Since leaving Australia (after the first time I was there) I haven’t
paid into a zoo once. I have been to one (it was free), but after seeing
so many animals in the wild in Australia I’ve been against them ever
since. What’s great about the wildlife though is the animals you’ll only
find there – kangaroos, koala bears, kookaburras, emus, possums,
wallabies, dingos...the list goes on.
　　8. The money
When I say money I mean the actual material it’s made out of. Unlike
other currencies, Australian money is waterproof. That’s right –
waterproof! So if you’re swimming down at Bondi and you think to
yourself “Aw rats! I’ve left me money in my swimmers!” (Australian for
‘I’ve left my money in my swimming shorts’) fear not – the money will be
in the same condition upon departure from the sea as upon entering.
　　9. Sport
Aussies are sports mad. It’s that simple. Whether it’s Aussie Rules
football, cricket, rugby or horse racing, there’ll be somebody fanatical
about it. What’s even better is that around the big events there’s a
festival. If you’re down under for March then make your way to Melbourne
for the Grand Prix. Make your way to the same city for the Melbourne
Cup (horse racing) in November and for Grand Final Day in September. The
weekend I had in Melbourne for the Grand Prix was one of the best I had
during my year there.
　　10. The climate
I first arrived in Sydney on October 14th in the middle of Australia’s
‘spring’. It was already hitting temperatures of 25°C/77°F. Next was
summer when temperatures soared before autumn arrived. In April, not far
from the country’s winter, I was still visiting the beach. Then when
winter arrived, what did I do? I travelled north and continued to
experience temperatures of 30°C/85°F. So if you’re one who likes warm
weather and the sunshine, which I do, then you’ll love Australia’s
climate. 　　This is the first in a series of posts for the Australia Blog
Roundtable, a collaboration of a group of travel bloggers and writers to
blog on one of their favourite subjects - Australia. The others in the
group are Brooke from WhyGo Australia, Caz from yTravel Blog, Kate from Nomads Hostels and Michaela from Rocky Travel. This month's subect - 'Why I love Australia'.
　　I’ve a soft spot for Australia for a very special reason...this was
the country that first introduced me to backpacking. If it wasn’t for
Australia I wouldn’t have the job I have now…travelling around the world
making videos, recording podcasts, gathering content for our free
pocket guides and more. I love Australia so much in fact, that I’ve
decided to put together a list of ten reasons I love the country I once
called home.
　　下面大概说下澳大利亚的十个要点就行了,我全弄过来,你看着精简,在线学英语口语了解下洛基英语还是不错的,记得采纳啊,flashidear很辛苦,助人为乐,我不是抄别人的,我是拷贝的!
　　1. Cities
Sydney
is my favourite city in the world without question. I lived there for a
year back in 1999 for around nine months and have returned twice (once
quite recently). I just feel at home there. Then there’s Melbourne
– each time I’ve made it to Melbourne I’ve seen more and more of it,
making me appreciate it more than ever. Perth is very special to me –
it’s where I met my wife-to-be! So while Australia is great for more
remote places (which I will refer to later), it’s got some of my
favourite cities in the world.
　　2. Beaches
I lived in Bondi when I was in Sydney. The way I saw it, I wanted to
experience something I would never be able to experience at home –
living right beside one of the world’s most famous beaches. The great
thing was, once I left Sydney to go travelling up the east coast I
encountered even more beautiful beaches. And don’t get me started on the
west coast! The beaches there will really take your breath away.
　　3. So much tourism is geared towards budget travellers
Before I went to Australia I never encountered tour companies that
marketed themselves solely at backpackers, or bars that were only for
backpackers. Ladies and gentlemen of the backpacking fraternity, good
news – Australia has both. And then some. If you’re a budget traveller
on your way to the land Down Under you’ll have lots to choose to make
sure you get the trip you want.
　　4. National Parks
When travelling Australia’s celebrated coastlines, on those days when
you don’t want to laze by the pool (many hostels in Australia have their
own pools) or on the beach there’ll be a national park nearby. If
you’re not on the coast, chances are you’re exploring some of the
country’s best-known national parks – Kakadu, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Park or the Great Sandy National Park, home to Fraser Island. In a
nutshell, as much as I love Australia’s cities and lazing on its
beaches, its national parks are unbelievably fascinating.
　　5. Hostels with swimming pools
As per the previous point, many of Australia’s hostels have swimming pools. In the Sydney Central YHA has one, while in Brisbane Bunk Backpackers
boasts one. You’ll also find them in tons of hostels outside the big
cities also. This was something I never encountered before travelling
around Australia.
　　6. The 'Red Centre'
“It’s just a big rock in the desert”. These are the sentiments of many
people upon seeing Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) for the first time. Do you know
what? They’re right – it is a big rock in the desert. But that’s what
makes it so fascinating. I was blown away when I saw Uluru for the first
time. Totally blown away. Between it, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Kings
Canyon, the five days I spent in Australia’s ‘Red Centre’ were some of
the most enjoyable I spent there. Miss it at your peril.
　　7. Wildlife
Since leaving Australia (after the first time I was there) I haven’t
paid into a zoo once. I have been to one (it was free), but after seeing
so many animals in the wild in Australia I’ve been against them ever
since. What’s great about the wildlife though is the animals you’ll only
find there – kangaroos, koala bears, kookaburras, emus, possums,
wallabies, dingos...the list goes on.
　　8. The money
When I say money I mean the actual material it’s made out of. Unlike
other currencies, Australian money is waterproof. That’s right –
waterproof! So if you’re swimming down at Bondi and you think to
yourself “Aw rats! I’ve left me money in my swimmers!” (Australian for
‘I’ve left my money in my swimming shorts’) fear not – the money will be
in the same condition upon departure from the sea as upon entering.
　　9. Sport
Aussies are sports mad. It’s that simple. Whether it’s Aussie Rules
football, cricket, rugby or horse racing, there’ll be somebody fanatical
about it. What’s even better is that around the big events there’s a
festival. If you’re down under for March then make your way to Melbourne
for the Grand Prix. Make your way to the same city for the Melbourne
Cup (horse racing) in November and for Grand Final Day in September. The
weekend I had in Melbourne for the Grand Prix was one of the best I had
during my year there.
　　10. The climate
I first arrived in Sydney on October 14th in the middle of Australia’s
‘spring’. It was already hitting temperatures of 25°C/77°F. Next was
summer when temperatures soared before autumn arrived. In April, not far
from the country’s winter, I was still visiting the beach. Then when
winter arrived, what did I do? I travelled north and continued to
experience temperatures of 30°C/85°F. So if you’re one who likes warm
weather and the sunshine, which I do, then you’ll love Australia’s
climate.