Perth- am I missing something here?
Mar 15th 2009, 3:48 am
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Perth- am I missing something here?
Have been on an expat assignment in Perth for the past 2 and a half years. Now looks like I will be here on a perm basis.
I know that this is one of the best postings I could have got. However, I 'm beginning to get a bit of cabin fever.
This is especially evident on a weekend, where I'm fast running out of new things to do:
- I have regularly walked along Cottesloe esplanade
- I have often been to Margaret River (a long way to go for a weekend)
- Been to Mundaring Weir
- Been up to Lancelin
- Done Freo to death
I love travelling (Sydney is my favourite city as a base)
I dont want to come across as a winging POM but am struggling to find new places to go.
Any tips/ ideas?
I know that this is one of the best postings I could have got. However, I 'm beginning to get a bit of cabin fever.
This is especially evident on a weekend, where I'm fast running out of new things to do:
- I have regularly walked along Cottesloe esplanade
- I have often been to Margaret River (a long way to go for a weekend)
- Been to Mundaring Weir
- Been up to Lancelin
- Done Freo to death
I love travelling (Sydney is my favourite city as a base)
I dont want to come across as a winging POM but am struggling to find new places to go.
Any tips/ ideas?
Mar 15th 2009, 4:11 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
Have been on an expat assignment in Perth for the past 2 and a half years. Now looks like I will be here on a perm basis.
I know that this is one of the best postings I could have got. However, I 'm beginning to get a bit of cabin fever.
This is especially evident on a weekend, where I'm fast running out of new things to do:
- I have regularly walked along Cottesloe esplanade
- I have often been to Margaret River (a long way to go for a weekend)
- Been to Mundaring Weir
- Been up to Lancelin
- Done Freo to death
I love travelling (Sydney is my favourite city as a base)
I dont want to come across as a winging POM but am struggling to find new places to go.
Any tips/ ideas?
I know that this is one of the best postings I could have got. However, I 'm beginning to get a bit of cabin fever.
This is especially evident on a weekend, where I'm fast running out of new things to do:
- I have regularly walked along Cottesloe esplanade
- I have often been to Margaret River (a long way to go for a weekend)
- Been to Mundaring Weir
- Been up to Lancelin
- Done Freo to death
I love travelling (Sydney is my favourite city as a base)
I dont want to come across as a winging POM but am struggling to find new places to go.
Any tips/ ideas?
If so, leave whilst you can.
Mar 15th 2009, 4:19 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
Have started seeing someone from work.
They have been here a lot longer than me but i have seen a lot more of the state...
They have been here a lot longer than me but i have seen a lot more of the state...
Mar 15th 2009, 4:23 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
Have been on an expat assignment in Perth for the past 2 and a half years. Now looks like I will be here on a perm basis.
I know that this is one of the best postings I could have got. However, I 'm beginning to get a bit of cabin fever.
This is especially evident on a weekend, where I'm fast running out of new things to do:
- I have regularly walked along Cottesloe esplanade
- I have often been to Margaret River (a long way to go for a weekend)
- Been to Mundaring Weir
- Been up to Lancelin
- Done Freo to death
I love travelling (Sydney is my favourite city as a base)
I dont want to come across as a winging POM but am struggling to find new places to go.
Any tips/ ideas?
I know that this is one of the best postings I could have got. However, I 'm beginning to get a bit of cabin fever.
This is especially evident on a weekend, where I'm fast running out of new things to do:
- I have regularly walked along Cottesloe esplanade
- I have often been to Margaret River (a long way to go for a weekend)
- Been to Mundaring Weir
- Been up to Lancelin
- Done Freo to death
I love travelling (Sydney is my favourite city as a base)
I dont want to come across as a winging POM but am struggling to find new places to go.
Any tips/ ideas?
Forgot there is Rottnest Island (once is enough )same as Penguin Island.
Got back from Melbourne four weeks ago more of an urban thing there(buzz) as in Sydney If that is what you prefer best relocate there(as not to be found here)I am sure others will spell out further virtures of being in Perth.
Mar 15th 2009, 4:27 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
No you have pretty much covered all the ground, could always try a Brit night at the pub Old Bailey??Not a pub person perhaps?
Forgot there is Rottnest Island (once is enough )same as Penguin Island.
Got back from Melbourne four weeks ago more of an urban thing there(buzz) as in Sydney If that is what you prefer best relocate there(as not to be found here)I am sure others will spell out further virtures of being in Perth.
Forgot there is Rottnest Island (once is enough )same as Penguin Island.
Got back from Melbourne four weeks ago more of an urban thing there(buzz) as in Sydney If that is what you prefer best relocate there(as not to be found here)I am sure others will spell out further virtures of being in Perth.
The only thing keeping me here is my job which I love...
Mar 15th 2009, 5:38 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
I have to admit that I'm also going a little stir-crazy.
I guess that's what comes from having Europe on the doorstep for so long. To now being in one of the most isolated cities in the world, where it costs a small fortune to get anywhere.
I guess that's what comes from having Europe on the doorstep for so long. To now being in one of the most isolated cities in the world, where it costs a small fortune to get anywhere.
Mar 15th 2009, 5:50 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
How about going up to Moore River, it's lovely there. Or closer to home Yanchep? Have you done the Swan Valley wineries?
We've been to the outdoor cinema quite a few times, although it's probably coming to the end of the season now but worth checking out.
How about Phantom of the Opera or Drailion?
M
We've been to the outdoor cinema quite a few times, although it's probably coming to the end of the season now but worth checking out.
How about Phantom of the Opera or Drailion?
M
Mar 15th 2009, 5:56 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
Done Yanchep, and done Swan Valley many times. Go up there every few weeks to pick up some rather nice honey!
I think with me it's missing having the option of visiting different countries and cultures so easily. Get on an Easyjet flight and be in Switzerland/Germany/Greece etc within a couple of hours.
I'm enjoying my time here in Perth. But must admit that as time goes by I can't see it really being a long-term thing. There's simply not enough to do over weekends.
I think with me it's missing having the option of visiting different countries and cultures so easily. Get on an Easyjet flight and be in Switzerland/Germany/Greece etc within a couple of hours.
I'm enjoying my time here in Perth. But must admit that as time goes by I can't see it really being a long-term thing. There's simply not enough to do over weekends.
Mar 15th 2009, 5:56 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
What, covered all the ground in only five different things?
Try http://101wa.com.au/ - 101 different things to go and see in WA. 23 of them in Perth.
On a more general point: Maybe Perth isn't the right place for those of you who don't like it. But that may be as much about the person as it is about Perth. That's not intended to be a criticism of anyone. But it does annoy me when people post saying "Perth is boring". What you mean is, "I find Perth boring". There is a world of difference in what the two sentences mean.
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Try http://101wa.com.au/ - 101 different things to go and see in WA. 23 of them in Perth.
On a more general point: Maybe Perth isn't the right place for those of you who don't like it. But that may be as much about the person as it is about Perth. That's not intended to be a criticism of anyone. But it does annoy me when people post saying "Perth is boring". What you mean is, "I find Perth boring". There is a world of difference in what the two sentences mean.
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Mar 15th 2009, 6:07 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
What, covered all the ground in only five different things?
Try http://101wa.com.au/ - 101 different things to go and see in WA. 23 of them in Perth.
On a more general point: Maybe Perth isn't the right place for those of you who don't like it. But that may be as much about the person as it is about Perth. That's not intended to be a criticism of anyone. But it does annoy me when people post saying "Perth is boring". What you mean is, "I find Perth boring". There is a world of difference in what the two sentences mean.
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Try http://101wa.com.au/ - 101 different things to go and see in WA. 23 of them in Perth.
On a more general point: Maybe Perth isn't the right place for those of you who don't like it. But that may be as much about the person as it is about Perth. That's not intended to be a criticism of anyone. But it does annoy me when people post saying "Perth is boring". What you mean is, "I find Perth boring". There is a world of difference in what the two sentences mean.
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Mar 15th 2009, 6:09 am
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Re: Perth- am I missing something here?
What, covered all the ground in only five different things?
Try http://101wa.com.au/ - 101 different things to go and see in WA. 23 of them in Perth.
On a more general point: Maybe Perth isn't the right place for those of you who don't like it. But that may be as much about the person as it is about Perth. That's not intended to be a criticism of anyone. But it does annoy me when people post saying "Perth is boring". What you mean is, "I find Perth boring". There is a world of difference in what the two sentences mean.
b
Try http://101wa.com.au/ - 101 different things to go and see in WA. 23 of them in Perth.
On a more general point: Maybe Perth isn't the right place for those of you who don't like it. But that may be as much about the person as it is about Perth. That's not intended to be a criticism of anyone. But it does annoy me when people post saying "Perth is boring". What you mean is, "I find Perth boring". There is a world of difference in what the two sentences mean.
b
This wasn't meant to be a criticism of Perth. Its just that people regulalry state that Perth is one of the best cities in the world in which to live and it feels like people are seeing things that i cannot.
I have lived in most major cities in the world and have found Perth the hardest to break down the barriers and fit in.
Mar 15th 2009, 6:16 am
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Thanks for that. Have done a lot of the things on the list. Coral Bay remains one place where I'd like to go to along with Broome. But these are things which take some planning.
This wasn't meant to be a criticism of Perth. Its just that people regulalry state that Perth is one of the best cities in the world in which to live and it feels like people are seeing things that i cannot.
I have lived in most major cities in the world and have found Perth the hardest to break down the barriers and fit in.
This wasn't meant to be a criticism of Perth. Its just that people regulalry state that Perth is one of the best cities in the world in which to live and it feels like people are seeing things that i cannot.
I have lived in most major cities in the world and have found Perth the hardest to break down the barriers and fit in.