mackinnon

Hi folks, just giving a wee bit of advice for what its worth.

Lots of tv programmes recently have shown Brits emigrating to & settling in Australia, & I was wondering if many folks on here decided to put in a visa application and/or decided where to stay without having been to Australia.

For instance Perth, which is very popular amongst Brits, looks like a paradise on these programmes, & being married to a Perth girl myself would have been probably first choice for us to move to, but upon staying there for a couple of months found that it wasn't for us.

SophieC

Can you tell us what was worng with Perth for you?

mackinnon

Well before I answer, can I just say to anyone living in Perth or from there reading this is that this is PURELY a personal opinion, not intended to be objective in any way or meant to offend.

For us Perth was sprawling suburb after sprawling suburb, with an almost dead city centre.

Sure, if you are a sun-worshipper, with a focus on more of the material aspects of living in Austrlia, then you will probably love Perth. And you'll certainly meet plenty of Brits, if that's what you want.

Living there certainly enables one to have an outdoor lifestyle, that's for sure.

But if like me you come from a city (or area) where you can step out into the street & see activity, then most parts of Perth may leave you feeling a little bored.

Stephen

Alright Pal

I see what you mean but I think your background (Glasgow like me...Govanhill) is typical European city setup, very unlike OZ and certainly the USA which I found to be the same. They socialise in Malls (Big shopping centres the size of small towns)...Canada the same

mackinnon

Where you Stephen? I've stayed in Govanhill before, or so my work colleague from Batson St liked to tell me it was Govanhill, I thought it was "Strathbungo" I was staying in since it was bang on Pollokshaws Rd.

Know what you mean about the mall gathering, the wife & I came back two weeks ago from San Diego & L.A. - found those parts of the U.S. to be very stimulating.

Stephen

Used to live just off cathcart Rd, but moved to Ireland 7 years ago.

Had enough of the 24/7 drizzle, midgies and wind-burns, so we are trying escapology to Australia.

atkinsfamily

We are in the process of applying to go to adelaide. Niver been to aus before feel it will be one big adventure. but what sold it to us was the other things aus has to offer other than weather and sports. Better work oppertunites, better chances for my children. If it doesnt work out fine we will have tried it but if we dont we will always be wondering. Its just the waiting game now and we get a little 'frazzled' waiting to hear anything, but it gives us time to think about things.

herrchook

My OH has never been.

herrchook

I lived in Glasgow for a number of years and especially after my first daughter was born, most of my socialising was in a mall - Braehead. Why? It had free parking, baby friendly shops, changing facilites and enough space for a few of us plus all baby bits snd pieces to have lunch together without destrying someone's house I think I'm going to love Australia hehe.

I know what you mean though, but surely no one emigrates without doing plenty of research and knows whether or not the culture will suit them?

Buzzy--Bee

I think shedloads of people emigrate on the basis of what they've seen on Home and Away!!!!

Cheers

Buzzy

herrchook

:scared: That's way scary!!

nurselindsey

Home and Away is a documentary - isn't it?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hutch

Statistically - people who have never been to Australia before emigrating settle more successfully than people who have. Fewer expectations I guess.

atkinsfamily

Thought you were all friendly on this site, we have taken over 2 years to research going to Aus, a decision we have not taken lightly. Come on give us a chance. whats the saying dont judge a book by its cover!