Moving to Australia in a few months!

[Brown Eyed Mystic]

Hey everybody,

Okay I have a news to share I am gonna be moving to OZ like in a couple of months. Well....its like I am getting married (whoopy! yay!!) to this sweetest thing and we are going to be living in Aus, for atleast next 5 years.

So...I need inputs! Am quite eager to be there. Any of you from Melbourne? Or been there? How do you like the place? Since I hail form an Eastern country, am not sure what will fall in what place. Lol. I am soo excited and happy to explore a new country, and at the same time I am starting to research on the country. I know its beautiful to say the least. Still, I would love if I get some cool inputs

[Marce]

Yay! I'm a Melbournian and let me tell you, you will love it! Australia is a great place, really, there is so much to do and always new places to discover and make your own

Hope you are happy here

[Cheshire Cat]

I've been to Sydney and the Gold Coast to visit family, and the only problem I had were the flies/gnats? in the park swarming all over my face. After that experience, I stayed closer to the beaches! The people are there are wonderfully nice though. I'd like to return again in the future.

Best of luck on your new journey.

[Darren]

Originally Posted by Brown Eyed Mystic

Hey everybody,

Okay I have a news to share I am gonna be moving to OZ like in a couple of months. Well....its like I am getting married (whoopy! yay!!) to this sweetest thing and we are going to be living in Aus, for atleast next 5 years.

So...I need inputs! Am quite eager to be there. Any of you from Melbourne? Or been there? How do you like the place? Since I hail form an Eastern country, am not sure what will fall in what place. Lol. I am soo excited and happy to explore a new country, and at the same time I am starting to research on the country. I know its beautiful to say the least. Still, I would love if I get some cool inputs

Wow, how cool congratulations!

My brother lives in Melbourne, I'm moving out there next Summer to stay and travel for at least a year. I was in Melbourne for a holiday (visiting my bro) back in February/March. I LOVED it (hence my desire to go back and stay). Such a relaxed atmosphere, super friendly people. The City is amazing. Bigger than I thought it was going to be and beautiful at night when it gets dark and the buildings are lit up. Wonderful beaches, hot weather.... I think you get the message

[Brown Eyed Mystic]

Whoooaaa

Thanks you guys!

Marce, thanks for the info, I will surely explore the place! Am all excited!

Cheshire Cat, uh oh...that must be bad...but hey I wouldn't be in Sydney all the time So am chilled.

Hey you Darren!! Ooohh...so then we can catch up Lol...but on a serious note, I've heard the same from many, that the people are quite friendly and things are so beautiful there. Am all for it!

[sups]

brown eyed mystic.....
how cool for you!!!
we just moved out of australia. we were there for the past 2 years and the city grew on us like moss in a rainforest.....enjoy your time out there...the aussies are warm hearted and friendly people...

I MISS YOU AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!

[Brown Eyed Mystic]

Hey sups...

Yeah am like so looking forward to it!

[lifetimelearner]

sorry no input since I have never had the pleasure of visiting

but I just wanted to send my warmest regards for your new adventure in life

[brettk]

Hi Brown Eyes.

I'm a Melbournian!

What would you like to know?

I've lived here all my life & love it. Victoria is so diverse. It ranges from desert to snowfields in the winter. No matter what you like, you will find it. I live in the outer south east and just love it. The bayside suburbs are also great but very busy and quite expensive real estate wise. Depends what you are after.

I'd only be too happy to answer any questions you may have.

I know Melbourne like the back of my hand.

Cheers

Brett.

[Brown Eyed Mystic]

sorry no input since I have never had the pleasure of visiting

but I just wanted to send my warmest regards for your new adventure in life

Aww thanks soo much lifetimelearner!

Hi Brown Eyes.

I'm a Melbournian!

What would you like to know?

I've lived here all my life & love it. Victoria is so diverse. It ranges from desert to snowfields in the winter. No matter what you like, you will find it. I live in the outer south east and just love it. The bayside suburbs are also great but very busy and quite expensive real estate wise. Depends what you are after.

I'd only be too happy to answer any questions you may have.

I know Melbourne like the back of my hand.

Cheers

Brett.

Hey Brett!

Glad you responded

I would want to know about the shopping places/trends there. Hows the clothing expense? Since am a shopping freak i thought i'd ask you what kinda clothing culture does Melbourne have? Chilled out, laid back flip flop types or formal-ish while you are out?
Also, hey the people? I have been hearing a lot cool things about them here
Basically the culture is what I am interested in...Whats it more like..overall?

[brettk]

Hi Brown eyes.

There are plenty of places to shop.

Victoria now has a number of great factory outlets with all the brand names. They are very reasonable. There is also Chadstone which is a big shopping mall. There are many other malls but that is the biggest.

If malls aren't your thing there is always the Victoria Market which is always good fun and great value.

For up market/out there fashion there is Prahran, South Yarra and Toorak.

There is also great shopping around the factory outlets in Richmond.

Regarding the clothing culture that is pretty diverse. It ranges from shorts tshirts and thongs (flip flops) to the latest fashions. Aussies are pretty laid back though. Melbourne is renowned for having 4 seasons in one day. Mind you, we don't get much rain these days.

I'm sure you will fit in just nicely. The culture here is pretty diverse with people from every part of the globe.

Have you decided which part of Melbourne you will be moving to yet?

Anyway.... I wish you all the best with your move. If I can help you in anyway don't hesitate to contact me.

Brett.

P.S. We have some great restaurants if you like dining out.

[Flowz]

When will you be moving?? I'm more than happy to show you guys around, let you know some of the many great spots around town..

Shopping is great, food is great, clubbing is decent something for (almost) everyone, (from Jazz bars, to laneway cafe's/lounges, to massive pop clubs) The nature is great, got ski slopes in winter, surf beaches in summer.. The people here are very warm n friendly, always willing to offer a hand/smile..

Let us know when you in town n you can see for your self/s..

Bless..

Flowz..

[Brown Eyed Mystic]

Hi Brown eyes.

There are plenty of places to shop.

Victoria now has a number of great factory outlets with all the brand names. They are very reasonable. There is also Chadstone which is a big shopping mall. There are many other malls but that is the biggest.

If malls aren't your thing there is always the Victoria Market which is always good fun and great value.

For up market/out there fashion there is Prahran, South Yarra and Toorak.

There is also great shopping around the factory outlets in Richmond.

Regarding the clothing culture that is pretty diverse. It ranges from shorts tshirts and thongs (flip flops) to the latest fashions. Aussies are pretty laid back though. Melbourne is renowned for having 4 seasons in one day. Mind you, we don't get much rain these days.

I'm sure you will fit in just nicely. The culture here is pretty diverse with people from every part of the globe.

Have you decided which part of Melbourne you will be moving to yet?

Anyway.... I wish you all the best with your move. If I can help you in anyway don't hesitate to contact me.

Brett.

P.S. We have some great restaurants if you like dining out.

Wow. That is some info. You like cleared almost all my doubts with regards to fashion Still, if more crop up, I won't hesitate to bother ya with it

Glad that the culture is diverse, since I hail from a similar environment. Its like I dont know the names of exact places in Melbourne, but I'd surely enlighten myself with those soon. My fiance is mainly the one doing the looking out for places/houses. Gotta ask him.

Ooh ofcourse, I am not a cook (yet) so I'd surely like exploring exotic places aswell as regular restaurants

Great info Brett, thank you so much, will get back with the place where I'd be moving soon.

When will you be moving?? I'm more than happy to show you guys around, let you know some of the many great spots around town..

Shopping is great, food is great, clubbing is decent something for (almost) everyone, (from Jazz bars, to laneway cafe's/lounges, to massive pop clubs) The nature is great, got ski slopes in winter, surf beaches in summer.. The people here are very warm n friendly, always willing to offer a hand/smile..

Let us know when you in town n you can see for your self/s..

Bless..

Flowz..

Thanks so much Flowz!

I will be moving in Feb/March sorts. It all depends on the visa processing. I get married this Dec.

Whoa...ski slopes and surf beaches, like extreme ends meeting eh...That sounds something now

I will surely let you know, thanks so much for that warmest welcome ever!

[Beloved]

I live in Sydney but visited Melbourne for the first time a couple of years back, loved it. Only went for the weekend but would love to go back to do some proper exploration. The free tram is a great way to get around the city.