@oneshot4826 Ouch, straight to the point! We’ll take it on the chin. Maybe the video was like Vegemite-not to everyone’s taste! We’d love to hear which parts missed the mark for you, so feel free to throw in your thoughts. Cheers for the honesty, though!
@oneshot4826 Ah, gotcha! 😅 Appreciate the clarification. Looks like we were a bit too focused on the reaction side and missed that you meant the original video’s content. Thanks for setting us straight-we’ll take it as a sign we need to sharpen our “Aussie translation” skills! 😂
@julesmarwell8023 Haha, fair point! Every country comes with its own quirks that can be a bit lost in translation. We’re slowly learning that Aussie humor and culture are best served by, well…Aussies! Thanks for the tip, and we’ll make sure we get plenty of Aussie sources for our info too!
Haha, @steveheywood9428, fair enough! Narrators' voices can be polarising! That's why we're doing our fair share of getting to know Australia firsthand, especially navigating the surprises and quirks along the way. Even our voices might be a bit quirky to some Americans, but hey, it’s all part of bringing the Aussie experience to the world at large! Thanks for the honest contribution --- 😄
@lifelongbachelor3651, haha, you might be onto something there! There’s definitely something special about having a bit of distance-it’s like an extra layer of “welcome” that makes the journey worthwhile for those who do come. Australia really does hold onto its charm (and maybe its peace and quiet!) with that remoteness. 😄
@CQuinnLady You're absolutely right! Fire does play a vital role in regenerating the land. I actually learned a lot about this when I spoke with an Aboriginal elder, who explained the traditional practice of cultural burning. It’s a controlled method used to manage the landscape, allowing native plants to thrive and possibly preventing larger, uncontrollable fires. It’s such a beautiful example of how Aboriginal culture is in tune with country.
lovely to meet you both. Are you enjoying Canberra and the surrounding regions? I lived in Canberra / Queanbeyan for nearly 20yrs. Emigrated to California in 2013 and cannot wait to retire home.
@MariaSnow-Hinkson6631 It’s so nice to meet you, too! Canberra has been a great adventure for us so far-five years in, and we’ve barely scratched the surface of Australia’s beauty. The nearby regions are amazing, and each new spot we visit leaves us in awe. We can imagine how exciting it must be for you to plan a return home! Any favourite spots we should check out, either in Canberra or beyond? 😊
Re Drop Bears: I’m a Boomer Aussie from Sydney. This story only started about 20 years ago. Never heard it before then. I’ve thought about it and can see a scenario that explains it. A koala sleeping on a eucalyptus tree branch is a bit zonked out. A tourist comes along and tries to get a selfie with the dozing koala, chattering and whooping. The koala wakes suddenly in fright, evacuates its bowel onto the tourist beneath the tree, falls off the branch, landing on the strange monster below and fights tooth and claw to escape. Voilà! A drop bear.
Mate according to Australian Geographic it started in WW2 when Aussie servicemen used to try and con US servicemen into believing that feral drop bears existed. I am also a baby boomer born in 1956 and the drop bear has been a joke for as far back as I can remember I wasnt aware they even had many koalas in Sydney outside the zoo probably why you never heard of them.
@coraliemoller3896 This is amazing! 😂 It totally makes sense that a startled koala could unintentionally become a “drop bear” in the eyes of an unsuspecting tourist. So vivid (and hilarious) trying to picture it now! Australia has so many quirks, and even its wildlife stories are no different. Thanks for sharing this backstory with us-now we’ll forever picture this scenario when we hear about drop bears! 🐨
@julesmarwell8023 You’re right, Aussie Unis are up there! Australia's education system ranks in the top 10 globally, which is pretty impressive for such a “remote” country. It seems that endless sunshine and a relaxed vibe don’t hurt academic standards one bit! ☀️📚
@JohnSmith-sj2dk That’s a huge compliment to Australia! It really does offer something unique-be it the landscapes, the laid-back lifestyle, or that feeling of endless space. After exploring so many places, it’s wonderful to hear that Australia stands out to you as truly special. We are fully onboard the Aussie train and have to plans on stopping off anytime soon. 😆
That table of Education "quality" had USA at No. 1 Uh ... well ...THAT HAS SHOT ALL CREDIBILITY FOR THAT TABLE. USA WOULD NOT RIGHTLY FIGURE IN THE TOP 100 NATIONS FOR EDUCATION. DUH. DUH!!!☆
@RyanLye1975 Haha, so that education ranking might be… a little optimistic! Rankings can be wild sometimes, especially when they don’t line up with what most of us experience day-to-day. Education quality can vary so much, even between cities! Out of curiosity, where would you place America in your ranking... better yet, where would you put the Aussies? 🎓
Australia is isolated but unfortunately not isolated enough from Americans like the one who made this video. Seriously, some of the things he mentions are blown out of all proportion.
@wdazza Haha, point taken! It’s always interesting when different perspectives come into play, especially when it comes to cultural quirks and the things we take for granted. But hey, at least we’re all in on the joke now! 😂 What do you think is the most "blown out of proportion" Aussie stereotype that we should start debunking for fun?
@budawang77 Haha, that’s true! As the saying goes, “Statistics can be made to prove anything, even the truth.” It’s always interesting how different places report their road tolls. We’re just doing our best to avoid any drop bears, snakes, and dodgy roads while we’re here! 😅
Great reaction, Aussies get so annoyed watching these Americans doing incorrect videos and facts etc, cringe worthy. I'm glad that you both are enjoying Australia.❤
@AussieChrissie Thanks for your kind words! We totally get it - there’s definitely a few moments where we’re like, “Well, that’s not quite right!” 😅 But we try to laugh it off and keep learning. We’ve definitely enjoyed Australia so far - it’s been one amazing adventure after another. Here’s hoping we can share more accurate (and hopefully fun) videos along the way! 😄 Any spots you think we should check out next? Let us know!
An American is talking, they have huge very poor ghettos in their big cities. USA has very big bush fires. Fires are normal. Actually very few Aussies leave, those that leave are immigrants returning home. We DO NOT feel isolated or lonely we feel lucky because we are a long way. I’m with you rather be here.
@lexsaunders1742 Thanks for sharing your perspective! Australia’s isolation truly does feel like a unique blessing-so much space, natural beauty, and fewer of the urban stressors that come with densely packed places. And yes, fires are just part of life here and in the US, but it’s amazing how Aussies rally and adapt each season. Have you traveled to any particularly remote parts of the country that made you feel that “lucky” isolation even more?
@ yes most of the country, east & south east Tasmania is pretty remote, as are the islands of Bass Straight. Lord Howe Island due east of Sydney a couple of hundred miles. Very remote. Norfolk Island even more remote. Everywhere north and west of Adelaide is remote. Never go to outback Australia without extra water, petrol and at least two spare tyres. Do not visit remote towns in wester NSW, western QLD, all remote places in SA, WA and NT at night, they are not safe places at night.
@Danger_Mouse3619 Haha, we’ve heard the rumours about kangaroo taxis, but we didn’t realise it was such a popular commute! 😄 Do they have a loyalty program? Maybe some sort of "hop and ride" discount for regulars? Let us know - we might be in the market for a Roo-ber! 🦘
Drop bears are rabid koalas lol... its a myth and allows aussies to have a laugh at the tourists expense. ive driven on uk roads and they are alot slower than roads in oz. ur correct. The biggest problem we have are tourists causing accidents because they dont understand how our roads work. I dont believe drivers are any worse than any other country. Cost of living is a worldwide problem, not just australias. We close because we have better things to do than service on our time off. Sux to be used to the 24/7 grind. Its a smart move to shut shop at a good time so u have time with ur family and friends.... remember aussies work to live not live to work. Psycs can cost upward of $600 per visit. Who has that kinda money? Why would we want it to be easy to live here, the process to immigrate should be difficult.
@CQuinnLady Haha, spot on about the drop bears! We’ll be watching out, “just in case,” though. And totally agree-Aussies closing shop to enjoy life sounds like a perk of the Aussie work-life balance! The cost of living, mental health support, and understanding unique road rules are real challenges, but they also seem to add to the Aussie “earned it” vibe. Out of curiosity, what’s your top tip for tourists who want to avoid being part of the road stats? 🚗
@the_jallohfamily get onto any of the roads and traffic authorities in each state and grab a copy of the road handbook. I had to when I changed from nsw to qld. Some rules are different state to state, especially in Melbourne where trams are, u have to turn right from the left lane not the right lane. It also helps when coming from a country with little to no roundabouts to learn n understand how the traffic flows thru. I hope that helps.
Trading hours: Longer trading hours would require either overtime pay at higher rates, or more employees, probably with reduced hours shared across shifts. These costs would be passed on to consumers. So buying something at a late hour would be offset by increased prices across the board. You get what you pay for. Based on population size, most businesses would not have enough patronage to justify extending hours every day and night. In large population centres, there are late trading businesses and 24/7 businesses. And in the 21st century, customers can shop online 24/7, making it harder for bricks and mortar businesses to compete cost effectively.
@coraliemoller3896 Thank you for breaking it down so clearly! Your insight into the trade-off between longer hours and higher costs really makes sense-especially with a smaller population spread out across vast areas. Coming from London which never seems to sleeps, it was wired at first but 5 years in, I think we’ve got the hasn’t of it 😂. We can definitely see why 24/7 stores aren’t as common here, and as you pointed out, online shopping is changing things even more. We’re learning so much about Australia! 😊
Ive never had internet issues, its as fast as i would expect. We have unlimited internet pricing, what is the guy on?? I used to stream music around the world, I had better net than some of those listening in the Americas.
@CQuinnLady Haha, I guess it depends on the location! We were surprised to find that our internet here is triple the speed we had back in London. It’s especially handy with our son constantly streaming! 😄 So far, no complaints. Long may it continue! 📶
@BettyBettyBoBetty Haha, yeah, Americans trying Aussie geography can be a bit of a rollercoaster! 🌏😂 We were just as surprised by some of the takes, but hey, maybe it’s part of the charm… or at least the comedy! Thanks for sticking with us through the “intensity”!
Great Reaction. I have lived in Australia all my life and the guy in the video has no idea what hes talking about, only 3 points were valid and the others were just slight inconveniences. Drop bears are just a joke aussies often play on tourists, no one knows where it comes from it just a thing.
@itchyll8562 Thanks for the insight! It’s always great to hear from someone who's lived here their whole life. We definitely learned a lot from this experience, and it’s refreshing to hear that some things are just for fun, like the drop bear myth! 😊 We’ll take your word for it. What do you think are some of the most accurate things people should know about Aussie life? We’d love to hear more from your perspective!
So funny watching Ruth trying to bite her tongue. yeah the video was clearly wrong, but seems they were struggling to find 10 reasons not to come to Australia, and I could find 10 good reasons not to move here too
Haha, you wouldn’t believe how many of Ruth’s unfiltered reactions ended up on the cutting room floor! 😂 We definitely had a few laughs trying to stick to some reasons not to come to Australia (hard to find, as you know!). If you’ve got a list of 10 reasons not to go there, we’d love to hear them-it’s all part of the fun! 😄
Let you in on a secret but don’t tell anyone else ok. Drop Bears are not real but we get a hell of a good laugh out of telling all foreigners that they are, I think it was first told to Americans because we like to shit stir and they took it for real that’s why until now we never had a lot of American visitors.
@ianhopkins754 😂 Ahh, the infamous Drop Bear tales! Don’t worry, your secret’s safe with us (and the internet)! We’ve definitely fallen for a few of these classic Aussie “warnings” along the way. It's brilliant how a little harmless stirring keeps the legend alive-guess we’ll have to perfect our “Drop Bear scare” stories to pass along to the next round of newcomers!
@StarkTalksaboutFrauditors Haha, nope! We're actually expats living in Australia, loving the country and all the quirky things about it! We vlog and do react to some opinions and give our take, but we’re definitely here to appreciate Australia, not knock it. 😄 What do you love most about Australia? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
@garrysecuramot Haha, true enough! Before moving, we thought we’d be dodging danger every other day, based on all those “wildlife warnings.” Turns out, most Aussie creatures aren’t as menacing as we’d imagined-unless, of course, you're that unlucky person who goes looking for a "friendly" spider under the couch! We definitely drew our own conclusions back then, and now we’re happy to just enjoy the local legends.
You can fly to New Caledonia with in 2 hours or any South Pacific islands . We are far away from Europe though .Australia invented optic fibres and wi fi but they did not install optic fibre direct to the dwelling . They connected optic fibres to the coax cable instead causing slow internet . The Liberal government did this to save money and caused problems . Unfortunately the rest of the world say negative things more about Australia than any other countries . Between 2010 to 2016 , backpackers in general would praise New Zealand for being one the most beautiful countries on earth and Australia was a dump . Yet they only visited about 5 places on the East Coast of Australia which were commercialised and touristy . Hardly any of them visited Western Australia . If they love wild places, they should have visited them in Australia such as The Kimberley in Western Australia and Cape York Peninsula Queensland or even Tasmania . . Lately though , I have found them being a bit more adventurous and visiting more states besides Queensland . You two are amazing people and thank you for appreciating Australia !
@louisaklimentos7583 Thank you for this thoughtful perspective! It’s so true-Australia has so much beauty beyond the typical tourist spots. We’re excited to explore beyond the East Coast and see these stunning places, like the Kimberley and Cape York. It’s impressive how Australia has contributed to tech, even if we’re still navigating those internet challenges! And we appreciate how welcoming Aussies like you have been. We’ll keep sharing what makes Australia unique and can’t wait to uncover more hidden gems. Thanks again for your kind words!
@joandsarah77 Absolutely-Australia's remoteness is something really special! It's like having a backyard of endless adventure and beauty. That sense of being so far away from the rest of the world is both exhilarating and grounding. We’re learning that embracing the vast distances and unique environment is just as much a part of Aussie life as the beaches and barbies.
@lexsaunders1742 Thank you for the detailed stats! It’s eye-opening and gives a real perspective on road safety across different countries. This is important to keep in mind for anyone considering a move to Australia-and definitely, an area for us to stay aware of while enjoying all the beauty out on those long open roads. Glad you watched up to this part at least 🙃
@ the road accident death stats for Australia are misleading a lot of road deaths are single vehicle accidents caused by people falling asleep at the wheel on very long distances running off the road.
Drop bears are a "sub-species of Koala" you can't tell the difference between a drop bear and a Koala until they attack an American that made bad videos about Australia 🤣 Look up the Wikipedia article on drop bear...
Haha, Dave, thanks for the essential survival tip! We’re definitely keeping our eyes peeled for any "suspiciously cute" koalas that might have an agenda. We'll check out that Wikipedia page-forewarned is forearmed, right? 😂
Haha, fair enough, Lex! Sometimes we miss the mark, but we’re grateful you’re sticking around to watch anyway. We’ll keep working on it-hopefully, the next one’s a winner in your books!
Haha, guilty as charged! Maybe Australians enjoy keeping us on our toes, with stories of spiders as big as dinner plates and swooping magpies ready for an ambush. Every spider sounds like a superhero villain and every snake a ninja in disguise. It keeps things exciting - and makes for great stories! Coming from overseas, it’s part of the fun of adapting-though we’d be lying if we said we didn’t check under our shoes occasionally! Thanks for the reminder; we’ll try not to make the next kangaroo we see sound like it’s plotting world domination!
I think this video is rubbish.
@oneshot4826 Ouch, straight to the point! We’ll take it on the chin. Maybe the video was like Vegemite-not to everyone’s taste! We’d love to hear which parts missed the mark for you, so feel free to throw in your thoughts. Cheers for the honesty, though!
I was referring to the contents of the video you were reacting too, not your reaction. The video was way off the mark about every point.
@oneshot4826 Ah, gotcha! 😅 Appreciate the clarification. Looks like we were a bit too focused on the reaction side and missed that you meant the original video’s content. Thanks for setting us straight-we’ll take it as a sign we need to sharpen our “Aussie translation” skills! 😂
please note. if you want to learn something about Australia it is advisable not to get an American to do it.
Nothing like an American to educate the world. 😂
@julesmarwell8023 Haha, fair point! Every country comes with its own quirks that can be a bit lost in translation. We’re slowly learning that Aussie humor and culture are best served by, well…Aussies! Thanks for the tip, and we’ll make sure we get plenty of Aussie sources for our info too!
As soon as your hear the smarmy strange voice of the narrator, who may never have been to Australia, you know it's going to be BS, which it is. 😮
Haha, @steveheywood9428, fair enough! Narrators' voices can be polarising! That's why we're doing our fair share of getting to know Australia firsthand, especially navigating the surprises and quirks along the way. Even our voices might be a bit quirky to some Americans, but hey, it’s all part of bringing the Aussie experience to the world at large! Thanks for the honest contribution --- 😄
Our remoteness is our greatest blessing. It helps keep the riff raff out
@lifelongbachelor3651, haha, you might be onto something there! There’s definitely something special about having a bit of distance-it’s like an extra layer of “welcome” that makes the journey worthwhile for those who do come. Australia really does hold onto its charm (and maybe its peace and quiet!) with that remoteness. 😄
Bushfires regenerate the land. Alot of our flora needs fire to seed.
@CQuinnLady You're absolutely right! Fire does play a vital role in regenerating the land. I actually learned a lot about this when I spoke with an Aboriginal elder, who explained the traditional practice of cultural burning. It’s a controlled method used to manage the landscape, allowing native plants to thrive and possibly preventing larger, uncontrollable fires. It’s such a beautiful example of how Aboriginal culture is in tune with country.
lovely to meet you both. Are you enjoying Canberra and the surrounding regions? I lived in Canberra / Queanbeyan for nearly 20yrs. Emigrated to California in 2013 and cannot wait to retire home.
@MariaSnow-Hinkson6631 It’s so nice to meet you, too! Canberra has been a great adventure for us so far-five years in, and we’ve barely scratched the surface of Australia’s beauty. The nearby regions are amazing, and each new spot we visit leaves us in awe. We can imagine how exciting it must be for you to plan a return home! Any favourite spots we should check out, either in Canberra or beyond? 😊
Re Drop Bears: I’m a Boomer Aussie from Sydney. This story only started about 20 years ago. Never heard it before then.
I’ve thought about it and can see a scenario that explains it.
A koala sleeping on a eucalyptus tree branch is a bit zonked out. A tourist comes along and tries to get a selfie with the dozing koala, chattering and whooping.
The koala wakes suddenly in fright, evacuates its bowel onto the tourist beneath the tree, falls off the branch, landing on the strange monster below and fights tooth and claw to escape. Voilà! A drop bear.
Mate according to Australian Geographic it started in WW2 when Aussie servicemen used to try and con US servicemen into believing that feral drop bears existed. I am also a baby boomer born in 1956 and the drop bear has been a joke for as far back as I can remember I wasnt aware they even had many koalas in Sydney outside the zoo probably why you never heard of them.
@coraliemoller3896 This is amazing! 😂 It totally makes sense that a startled koala could unintentionally become a “drop bear” in the eyes of an unsuspecting tourist. So vivid (and hilarious) trying to picture it now! Australia has so many quirks, and even its wildlife stories are no different. Thanks for sharing this backstory with us-now we’ll forever picture this scenario when we hear about drop bears! 🐨
Australian Universities are some of the Highest regarded Universities in the world
@julesmarwell8023 You’re right, Aussie Unis are up there! Australia's education system ranks in the top 10 globally, which is pretty impressive for such a “remote” country. It seems that endless sunshine and a relaxed vibe don’t hurt academic standards one bit! ☀️📚
I have travelled the world and spent months living in different parts of the US, I have yet to find any country that compares to Australia...
@JohnSmith-sj2dk That’s a huge compliment to Australia! It really does offer something unique-be it the landscapes, the laid-back lifestyle, or that feeling of endless space. After exploring so many places, it’s wonderful to hear that Australia stands out to you as truly special. We are fully onboard the Aussie train and have to plans on stopping off anytime soon. 😆
That table of Education "quality" had USA at No. 1
Uh ... well ...THAT HAS SHOT ALL CREDIBILITY FOR THAT TABLE.
USA WOULD NOT RIGHTLY FIGURE IN THE TOP 100 NATIONS FOR EDUCATION. DUH. DUH!!!☆
@RyanLye1975 Haha, so that education ranking might be… a little optimistic! Rankings can be wild sometimes, especially when they don’t line up with what most of us experience day-to-day. Education quality can vary so much, even between cities! Out of curiosity, where would you place America in your ranking... better yet, where would you put the Aussies? 🎓
Australia is isolated but unfortunately not isolated enough from Americans like the one who made this video. Seriously, some of the things he mentions are blown out of all proportion.
@wdazza Haha, point taken! It’s always interesting when different perspectives come into play, especially when it comes to cultural quirks and the things we take for granted. But hey, at least we’re all in on the joke now! 😂 What do you think is the most "blown out of proportion" Aussie stereotype that we should start debunking for fun?
Pretty sure the road toll is a lot higher in the US.
Doubt it, considering the population differences!
@@geofftottenperthcoys9944 On a per capita basis of course. Almost 3 times higher in the US.
@budawang77 Haha, that’s true! As the saying goes, “Statistics can be made to prove anything, even the truth.” It’s always interesting how different places report their road tolls. We’re just doing our best to avoid any drop bears, snakes, and dodgy roads while we’re here! 😅
Great reaction, Aussies get so annoyed watching these Americans doing incorrect videos and facts etc, cringe worthy. I'm glad that you both are enjoying Australia.❤
@AussieChrissie Thanks for your kind words! We totally get it - there’s definitely a few moments where we’re like, “Well, that’s not quite right!” 😅 But we try to laugh it off and keep learning. We’ve definitely enjoyed Australia so far - it’s been one amazing adventure after another. Here’s hoping we can share more accurate (and hopefully fun) videos along the way! 😄 Any spots you think we should check out next? Let us know!
An American is talking, they have huge very poor ghettos in their big cities. USA has very big bush fires. Fires are normal. Actually very few Aussies leave, those that leave are immigrants returning home. We DO NOT feel isolated or lonely we feel lucky because we are a long way. I’m with you rather be here.
@lexsaunders1742 Thanks for sharing your perspective! Australia’s isolation truly does feel like a unique blessing-so much space, natural beauty, and fewer of the urban stressors that come with densely packed places. And yes, fires are just part of life here and in the US, but it’s amazing how Aussies rally and adapt each season. Have you traveled to any particularly remote parts of the country that made you feel that “lucky” isolation even more?
@ yes most of the country, east & south east Tasmania is pretty remote, as are the islands of Bass Straight. Lord Howe Island due east of Sydney a couple of hundred miles. Very remote. Norfolk Island even more remote. Everywhere north and west of Adelaide is remote. Never go to outback Australia without extra water, petrol and at least two spare tyres. Do not visit remote towns in wester NSW, western QLD, all remote places in SA, WA and NT at night, they are not safe places at night.
Roos we ride to school and work all the time. 🤣
@Danger_Mouse3619 Haha, we’ve heard the rumours about kangaroo taxis, but we didn’t realise it was such a popular commute! 😄 Do they have a loyalty program? Maybe some sort of "hop and ride" discount for regulars? Let us know - we might be in the market for a Roo-ber! 🦘
Drop bears are rabid koalas lol... its a myth and allows aussies to have a laugh at the tourists expense.
ive driven on uk roads and they are alot slower than roads in oz. ur correct. The biggest problem we have are tourists causing accidents because they dont understand how our roads work. I dont believe drivers are any worse than any other country.
Cost of living is a worldwide problem, not just australias.
We close because we have better things to do than service on our time off. Sux to be used to the 24/7 grind. Its a smart move to shut shop at a good time so u have time with ur family and friends.... remember aussies work to live not live to work.
Psycs can cost upward of $600 per visit. Who has that kinda money?
Why would we want it to be easy to live here, the process to immigrate should be difficult.
@CQuinnLady Haha, spot on about the drop bears! We’ll be watching out, “just in case,” though. And totally agree-Aussies closing shop to enjoy life sounds like a perk of the Aussie work-life balance! The cost of living, mental health support, and understanding unique road rules are real challenges, but they also seem to add to the Aussie “earned it” vibe. Out of curiosity, what’s your top tip for tourists who want to avoid being part of the road stats? 🚗
@the_jallohfamily get onto any of the roads and traffic authorities in each state and grab a copy of the road handbook. I had to when I changed from nsw to qld. Some rules are different state to state, especially in Melbourne where trams are, u have to turn right from the left lane not the right lane. It also helps when coming from a country with little to no roundabouts to learn n understand how the traffic flows thru. I hope that helps.
Trading hours: Longer trading hours would require either overtime pay at higher rates, or more employees, probably with reduced hours shared across shifts. These costs would be passed on to consumers.
So buying something at a late hour would be offset by increased prices across the board. You get what you pay for.
Based on population size, most businesses would not have enough patronage to justify extending hours every day and night. In large population centres, there are late trading businesses and 24/7 businesses.
And in the 21st century, customers can shop online 24/7, making it harder for bricks and mortar businesses to compete cost effectively.
@coraliemoller3896 Thank you for breaking it down so clearly! Your insight into the trade-off between longer hours and higher costs really makes sense-especially with a smaller population spread out across vast areas. Coming from London which never seems to sleeps, it was wired at first but 5 years in, I think we’ve got the hasn’t of it 😂. We can definitely see why 24/7 stores aren’t as common here, and as you pointed out, online shopping is changing things even more. We’re learning so much about Australia! 😊
Ive never had internet issues, its as fast as i would expect. We have unlimited internet pricing, what is the guy on?? I used to stream music around the world, I had better net than some of those listening in the Americas.
@CQuinnLady Haha, I guess it depends on the location! We were surprised to find that our internet here is triple the speed we had back in London. It’s especially handy with our son constantly streaming! 😄 So far, no complaints. Long may it continue! 📶
The whine from this one was intense - an American doing geography ?...spare me
@BettyBettyBoBetty Haha, yeah, Americans trying Aussie geography can be a bit of a rollercoaster! 🌏😂 We were just as surprised by some of the takes, but hey, maybe it’s part of the charm… or at least the comedy! Thanks for sticking with us through the “intensity”!
Great Reaction. I have lived in Australia all my life and the guy in the video has no idea what hes talking about, only 3 points were valid and the others were just slight inconveniences. Drop bears are just a joke aussies often play on tourists, no one knows where it comes from it just a thing.
@itchyll8562 Thanks for the insight! It’s always great to hear from someone who's lived here their whole life. We definitely learned a lot from this experience, and it’s refreshing to hear that some things are just for fun, like the drop bear myth! 😊 We’ll take your word for it. What do you think are some of the most accurate things people should know about Aussie life? We’d love to hear more from your perspective!
So funny watching Ruth trying to bite her tongue. yeah the video was clearly wrong, but seems they were struggling to find 10 reasons not to come to Australia, and I could find 10 good reasons not to move here too
Haha, you wouldn’t believe how many of Ruth’s unfiltered reactions ended up on the cutting room floor! 😂 We definitely had a few laughs trying to stick to some reasons not to come to Australia (hard to find, as you know!). If you’ve got a list of 10 reasons not to go there, we’d love to hear them-it’s all part of the fun! 😄
@@the_jallohfamily I meant to say I couldn't find 10 good reasons, I've lived in 5 countries, but Australia is the one I stayed in the longest
Let you in on a secret but don’t tell anyone else ok. Drop Bears are not real but we get a hell of a good laugh out of telling all foreigners that they are, I think it was first told to Americans because we like to shit stir and they took it for real that’s why until now we never had a lot of American visitors.
@ianhopkins754 😂 Ahh, the infamous Drop Bear tales! Don’t worry, your secret’s safe with us (and the internet)! We’ve definitely fallen for a few of these classic Aussie “warnings” along the way. It's brilliant how a little harmless stirring keeps the legend alive-guess we’ll have to perfect our “Drop Bear scare” stories to pass along to the next round of newcomers!
Wait, are you two Australians reacting to silly man Don't like Australia ?
@StarkTalksaboutFrauditors Haha, nope! We're actually expats living in Australia, loving the country and all the quirky things about it! We vlog and do react to some opinions and give our take, but we’re definitely here to appreciate Australia, not knock it. 😄 What do you love most about Australia? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
To be fair Australians like to exaggerate the danger of their wildlife.
We don't exaggerate the wildlife, we state facts about our wildlife and foreigners draw their own conclusions
@@garrysecuramot Yes that's right: drop bears must respected and feared.
@garrysecuramot Haha, true enough! Before moving, we thought we’d be dodging danger every other day, based on all those “wildlife warnings.” Turns out, most Aussie creatures aren’t as menacing as we’d imagined-unless, of course, you're that unlucky person who goes looking for a "friendly" spider under the couch! We definitely drew our own conclusions back then, and now we’re happy to just enjoy the local legends.
We definitely have come to respect and fear these legends 😆
You can fly to New Caledonia with in 2 hours or any South Pacific islands . We are far away from Europe though .Australia invented optic fibres and wi fi but they did not install optic fibre direct to the dwelling . They connected optic fibres to the coax cable instead causing slow internet . The Liberal government did this to save money and caused problems . Unfortunately the rest of the world say negative things more about Australia than any other countries . Between 2010 to 2016 , backpackers in general would praise New Zealand for being one the most beautiful countries on earth and Australia was a dump . Yet they only visited about 5 places on the East Coast of Australia which were commercialised and touristy . Hardly any of them visited Western Australia . If they love wild places, they should have visited them in Australia such as The Kimberley in Western Australia and Cape York Peninsula Queensland or even Tasmania . . Lately though , I have found them being a bit more adventurous and visiting more states besides Queensland . You two are amazing people and thank you for appreciating Australia !
@louisaklimentos7583 Thank you for this thoughtful perspective! It’s so true-Australia has so much beauty beyond the typical tourist spots. We’re excited to explore beyond the East Coast and see these stunning places, like the Kimberley and Cape York. It’s impressive how Australia has contributed to tech, even if we’re still navigating those internet challenges! And we appreciate how welcoming Aussies like you have been. We’ll keep sharing what makes Australia unique and can’t wait to uncover more hidden gems. Thanks again for your kind words!
@ God bless you
99% of us love our remoteness.
@joandsarah77 Absolutely-Australia's remoteness is something really special! It's like having a backyard of endless adventure and beauty. That sense of being so far away from the rest of the world is both exhilarating and grounding. We’re learning that embracing the vast distances and unique environment is just as much a part of Aussie life as the beaches and barbies.
*Vehicle road accident deaths per 100,000 of population (Best to worst) UK 2 Australia 15 Canada 17 NZ 18 USA 30
@lexsaunders1742 Thank you for the detailed stats! It’s eye-opening and gives a real perspective on road safety across different countries. This is important to keep in mind for anyone considering a move to Australia-and definitely, an area for us to stay aware of while enjoying all the beauty out on those long open roads. Glad you watched up to this part at least 🙃
@ the road accident death stats for Australia are misleading a lot of road deaths are single vehicle accidents caused by people falling asleep at the wheel on very long distances running off the road.
And that would make perfect sense as we’ve experienced some close calls driving to Brissy and Melbourne . Thank you for your continued engagement.
Drop bears are a "sub-species of Koala" you can't tell the difference between a drop bear and a Koala until they attack an American that made bad videos about Australia 🤣
Look up the Wikipedia article on drop bear...
Haha, Dave, thanks for the essential survival tip! We’re definitely keeping our eyes peeled for any "suspiciously cute" koalas that might have an agenda. We'll check out that Wikipedia page-forewarned is forearmed, right? 😂
Love you guys but that video is crap.
Haha, fair enough, Lex! Sometimes we miss the mark, but we’re grateful you’re sticking around to watch anyway. We’ll keep working on it-hopefully, the next one’s a winner in your books!
To be fair Australians like to exaggerate the danger of their wildlife.
Haha, guilty as charged! Maybe Australians enjoy keeping us on our toes, with stories of spiders as big as dinner plates and swooping magpies ready for an ambush. Every spider sounds like a superhero villain and every snake a ninja in disguise. It keeps things exciting - and makes for great stories! Coming from overseas, it’s part of the fun of adapting-though we’d be lying if we said we didn’t check under our shoes occasionally! Thanks for the reminder; we’ll try not to make the next kangaroo we see sound like it’s plotting world domination!