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Forum: Australia

Jul 14th 2021, 9:16 am

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Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

I agree in part, but that is something very different from what I was referring. Always 'doing' infers limited time to reflect or converse or just be. Out on the land, necessity made for very...

Forum: Australia

Jul 14th 2021, 8:59 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

Well Perth has UK born strongholds , but out of over one million UK born residents living in Australia, still found in every part of the nation often the majority overseas born population , or were...

Forum: Australia

Jul 14th 2021, 8:48 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

Well London is expensive but museums are free. (I expect they still are) Walkability levels are high compared to Australian cities, easy enough to take a coach (often very cheap) to seaside, or most...

Forum: Australia

Jun 6th 2021, 9:46 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

I did look and UK is at 106. One ahead of Chad as I recall. Don't remember the country in front (too many to recall) But then nobody is claiming UK is tops, but some lay claim that Australia is in...

Forum: Australia

Jun 6th 2021, 7:34 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

No confusing. Australia ranks 59th in world in Gross National Savings. (although 17 figures)That's way behind countries like Ireland, Congo, Gabon ,One behind New Zealand and one if front Japan.

Forum: Australia

Jun 6th 2021, 5:34 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

I think most do just that. With the Coruna Virus, so many are now visiting areas within Australia, or own state that have never visited, or not for a very long time. Why do it when nearby is so cheap...

Forum: Australia

Jun 6th 2021, 5:32 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

Australian savings are not. A change in personal circumstances will floor many who have taken on too much debt.

Forum: Australia

Jun 6th 2021, 1:39 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

One thing comes to mind in UK. Cheap and quick accessibility to other countries. Likewise within UK. National Coaches very cheap and extensive network through The British Isles. (if don't want to...

Forum: Australia

Jun 6th 2021, 1:29 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

At least Canada as the French part adding to its diversity. But besides that similar although opposites in the weather. Yep. Australia has become very expensive to travel in or around over the past...

Forum: Australia

Jun 6th 2021, 1:23 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

I'm struggling to think of more to do if the pennies are tight in Australia. I get it that the beaches are free and due to the better weather far more accessible and free. But I can't see much else...

Forum: Australia

Jun 1st 2021, 5:07 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

And do young have much spare cash in Australia? Especially if living in one of the cities.

Forum: Australia

Jun 1st 2021, 5:06 am

Replies: 85

Finally come back after 14 years

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Posted By the troubadour

Re: Finally come back after 14 years

But at a certain age every likelihood they'll find more to do in England. (depending on age) Childhood may well feature little in decision making.

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