Cornwall or Melbourne :)
Mar 23rd 2010 | 9:30 am
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Re: Cornwall or Melbourne :)
Not being a culture vulture as such can someone give me their definition of culture in a British sense. Also it strikes me that people who have a bash at Australia for being devoid of culture haven't been to Melbourne which in my eyes would be second only to London in the UK in terms of available culture/arts. Now I would suggest the food/wine side of Melbourne and its surrounding cournty side would be ahead of what London has to offer. It can't compete with London in historical terms not many cities in the world can. Melbourne also has a thriving arts scene and a good local music scene granted the international acts tour less frequently than most would like.
Taking London out of the argument lets combine the cultural offerings of Glasgow & Birmingham or any of the large regional cities in the UK do any of them trump Melbourne in terms of access to the arts or the amount of free festivals and events that are available?
Taking London out of the argument lets combine the cultural offerings of Glasgow & Birmingham or any of the large regional cities in the UK do any of them trump Melbourne in terms of access to the arts or the amount of free festivals and events that are available?
Who gives a shit about culture when you have football..... and please don't come back with Melbourne Victory.
Mar 23rd 2010 | 10:35 am
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Re: Cornwall or Melbourne :)
Maybe there's a perception of the Aussies having more free time etc because they actually make an effort to do something with it? The weather being nicer certainly helps. When I've stayed with my brother he worked his ass off all day but every evening he'd be at band practice, having friends round, going out for dinner or just relaxing OUTSIDE which somehow seems more decadent than relaxing inside in front of the telly. Of course it's a choice, you can join the rat race or not, he's chosen not to live in Sydney deliberately because he wants a slower pace of life. But he certainly enjoys his life and makes the most of his free time. I think the problem is in the UK when it's pissing it down/freezing/just crap out it's very hard to think about going out and making the most of the evening.
To the OP if you want better weather etc or the typical perception of OZ then maybe think about the Gold Coast? From what I read on here the weather is generally good and it's spacious with nice beaches etc. I say Cornwall will still be there but go have some fun in Oz first while you're young!!
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To the OP if you want better weather etc or the typical perception of OZ then maybe think about the Gold Coast? From what I read on here the weather is generally good and it's spacious with nice beaches etc. I say Cornwall will still be there but go have some fun in Oz first while you're young!!
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Thanks for the positive comment, I know there are gonna be some downsides to moving to Oz, but I have realised from posting a couple of Q's on here, there are so many posters waiting to jump down your neck about one thing or another.ie:Why the hell does everyone think Oz is such a good location, who says the weather is good, what makes you think you'll get a job....I'm all for realistic comments, but I was asking a genuine question. It's not like I said 'Hey guys, heard Oz are giving out free money, I'm jumping on a plane tomorrow'. Or particularly to the poster who told me 'If I'm moving to Oz for a better lifstyle & weather, I was moving for the wrong reasons', still waiting for them to fill me in on what the 'right' reasons are!
I have gotten some excellent opinions, for which I am grateful, maybe the super cynics have too much time on their hands (must be that laid-back Aussie lifestyle.......lol)
