@KeepingUpWithTheGriffins Hey fam! 👋🏾 Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching and finding the videos informative -it means a lot to us! 😊 Always love sharing, and we’re so glad you’re enjoying them. Can’t wait to see more of your incredible family adventures too!
@phoarey Thank you so much for the kind words and sharing your experiences! It’s always amazing to connect with well-traveled Aussies like yourself who have seen so much of this beautiful country. Who knows, we might cross paths in Brisbane one day since we have family out there too! Looking forward to hearing more from you in the future-your insight is always welcome. Take care!
After WWII, we had thousands of Italian and Greek migrants who set up cafes and restaurants as businesses. Over time, they trained us as baristas and we learned everything about coffee. Some of us even have espresso machines at home, but mostly we go to a cafe with a friend and at home we make tea. We can buy tea at cafes and restaurants but it’s easy to make at home.
The coffee cafe culture is replacing the pub culture for meeting up. Pubs are nearly empty. Australia is growing up away from the drunks we once were known as.
Thanks for sharing this authentic Aussie knowledge, Jeni! It’s amazing to learn how deeply coffee culture has roots in post-WWII migration-especially with the Italian and Greek communities. I love how they’ve influenced Australia’s café scene. We’re fans of a good espresso, and definitely tea (coming from England). We’ve definitely noticed that tea is more of a home affair for many. The blend of cultural history and daily rituals here is truly special. Looking forward to experiencing more of it firsthand!
And we are appreciative of the transformation. Coming from London where it was still quite prominent 😊 we’ve witnessed the community feel pubs can have, but also the very devastating effects they can also have. Thanks for sharing, Bob.
@heatherwardell2501 Thank you so much for the feedback and for giving us a chance! 🙌 We totally understand that finding the right music for such a wide audience (25-60+) can be a bit tricky. We’re always trying to hit that sweet spot, but it’s a work in progress! 😊 We’d love to hear any ideas or suggestions for future videos you’d like to see. Appreciate your support and can’t wait to have you along for more fun!
I'm a 60 year old Aussie woman, I've lived in a lot of different places in QLD, NSW & now VIC. There is nowhere I've lived in the last 40 or 50 years where you could leave your home or car unlocked. Maybe still in very small country towns, but generally no, you're asking for trouble.
I have lived in places where we locked our cars but I've lived in more places where I didn't have to lock the car or the house. We leave the house unlocked to go for short walks where we are now and only lock our car overnight
Thanks, Craig! We’re totally the same-once we find a spot with an amazing barista, it becomes a regular stop! 😂 It’s all about the coffee magic. Would you mind if we used your comment in a post or short? It’s spot-on!
Ah, a fellow Canberran! It’s great to connect with locals. We’re enjoying it here so far, though still getting used to the weather (even though we are from London) and the quieter vibe. There’s a lot to love about Canberra-beautiful nature spots, and we’re discovering some cool hidden gems. Hope you're loving it too!
The weirdest thing about Australia is Australians. As an Australian, I know I am weird and every Australian I have known is weird it must be something in the water.
Haha! Thanks for the warning, @itt2055! We’re happy to embrace the weirdness-guess it’s only a matter of time before we’re fully converted to the Aussie way. Maybe it’s in the water, but if being weird is part of the Aussie charm, we’re all for it! 😄
@the_jallohfamily being weird is more fun than being normal and life is too short to take it seriously, so having fun is the only thing that truly matters.
I was an auditor with State Transit & worked a few nights in Sydney. Not a good place to be after midnight if you are a female. Even myself, I worked alone & still needed to keep myself safe as there were many fools having their first beer but the number of women getting home alone was incredible. This was 25 years ago so well before Uber & the like so I suggested these women grab a cab home but got the usual "I have no money". I did use to work alot of overtime in years before but caught the train partly home at 9pm then cabbed it to my home.
Thanks for your comment, Jeni. I completely understand where you're coming from. As a family still adjusting to life in Australia, our perspective on safety is shaped by our experiences from where we’ve lived before. For us, it’s more about the comfort and security we feel in a new environment compared to what we're used to. We appreciate the insight and will always keep safety at the forefront, no matter where we are.
@SerenitySoonish Thank you so much! 😊 Yes, we’re vegan too, and it’s amazing to connect with fellow vegans like you! We’re so glad to have you here with us-welcome to the family! 🫰💚
@markflint2629 Oh no, sorry you feel that way! We’ll try harder next time to not waste too much of your time 😉. Happy for you to make some corrections. But seriously, thanks for the feedback!
If you need help type H. I understand you are being held captive,and being forced to watch this clip.Again type H for help. While you are waiting for help. Close your eyes.
Hey fam 👋🏾 Love these videos, they're so informational! Thanks for sharing 😊
@KeepingUpWithTheGriffins Hey fam! 👋🏾 Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching and finding the videos informative -it means a lot to us! 😊 Always love sharing, and we’re so glad you’re enjoying them. Can’t wait to see more of your incredible family adventures too!
Accurate and interesting to me. 68 yo well travelled Aussie that had 40 years working in Brisbane CBD and inner city.
@phoarey Thank you so much for the kind words and sharing your experiences! It’s always amazing to connect with well-traveled Aussies like yourself who have seen so much of this beautiful country. Who knows, we might cross paths in Brisbane one day since we have family out there too! Looking forward to hearing more from you in the future-your insight is always welcome. Take care!
After WWII, we had thousands of Italian and Greek migrants who set up cafes and restaurants as businesses. Over time, they trained us as baristas and we learned everything about coffee. Some of us even have espresso machines at home, but mostly we go to a cafe with a friend and at home we make tea. We can buy tea at cafes and restaurants but it’s easy to make at home.
The coffee cafe culture is replacing the pub culture for meeting up. Pubs are nearly empty. Australia is growing up away from the drunks we once were known as.
Thanks for sharing this authentic Aussie knowledge, Jeni! It’s amazing to learn how deeply coffee culture has roots in post-WWII migration-especially with the Italian and Greek communities. I love how they’ve influenced Australia’s café scene. We’re fans of a good espresso, and definitely tea (coming from England). We’ve definitely noticed that tea is more of a home affair for many. The blend of cultural history and daily rituals here is truly special. Looking forward to experiencing more of it firsthand!
And we are appreciative of the transformation. Coming from London where it was still quite prominent 😊 we’ve witnessed the community feel pubs can have, but also the very devastating effects they can also have. Thanks for sharing, Bob.
Just found you guys. Enjoyed your video but that particular music was annoying but looking forward to seeing more of your vids
@heatherwardell2501 Thank you so much for the feedback and for giving us a chance! 🙌 We totally understand that finding the right music for such a wide audience (25-60+) can be a bit tricky. We’re always trying to hit that sweet spot, but it’s a work in progress! 😊 We’d love to hear any ideas or suggestions for future videos you’d like to see. Appreciate your support and can’t wait to have you along for more fun!
I'm a 60 year old Aussie woman, I've lived in a lot of different places in QLD, NSW & now VIC. There is nowhere I've lived in the last 40 or 50 years where you could leave your home or car unlocked. Maybe still in very small country towns, but generally no, you're asking for trouble.
I have lived in places where we locked our cars but I've lived in more places where I didn't have to lock the car or the house. We leave the house unlocked to go for short walks where we are now and only lock our car overnight
We drive to a cafe just for the barista.
Thanks, Craig! We’re totally the same-once we find a spot with an amazing barista, it becomes a regular stop! 😂 It’s all about the coffee magic. Would you mind if we used your comment in a post or short? It’s spot-on!
Ah, fellow Canberran's! Hope you're liking it here.
Ah, a fellow Canberran! It’s great to connect with locals. We’re enjoying it here so far, though still getting used to the weather (even though we are from London) and the quieter vibe. There’s a lot to love about Canberra-beautiful nature spots, and we’re discovering some cool hidden gems. Hope you're loving it too!
Enjoyed your video! Would love to know how living in Australia has changed you.
The weirdest thing about Australia is Australians. As an Australian, I know I am weird and every Australian I have known is weird it must be something in the water.
Haha! Thanks for the warning, @itt2055! We’re happy to embrace the weirdness-guess it’s only a matter of time before we’re fully converted to the Aussie way. Maybe it’s in the water, but if being weird is part of the Aussie charm, we’re all for it! 😄
@the_jallohfamily being weird is more fun than being normal and life is too short to take it seriously, so having fun is the only thing that truly matters.
A guy can walk in the city at night, but I would never recommend that for a woman, they are much more vulnerable against a male attacker.
I was an auditor with State Transit & worked a few nights in Sydney. Not a good place to be after midnight if you are a female. Even myself, I worked alone & still needed to keep myself safe as there were many fools having their first beer but the number of women getting home alone was incredible. This was 25 years ago so well before Uber & the like so I suggested these women grab a cab home but got the usual "I have no money". I did use to work alot of overtime in years before but caught the train partly home at 9pm then cabbed it to my home.
Thanks for your comment, Jeni. I completely understand where you're coming from. As a family still adjusting to life in Australia, our perspective on safety is shaped by our experiences from where we’ve lived before. For us, it’s more about the comfort and security we feel in a new environment compared to what we're used to. We appreciate the insight and will always keep safety at the forefront, no matter where we are.
Aye amazing accents and you're vegan like me? Subscribed 😊🫰
@SerenitySoonish Thank you so much! 😊 Yes, we’re vegan too, and it’s amazing to connect with fellow vegans like you! We’re so glad to have you here with us-welcome to the family! 🫰💚
Pete is married to a Brazilian.
Edit: Ah, he mentioned her.
Yes, he is. Mentioned her quite a few times in relation to her experience between Brazil and Australia 😁
This is inaccurate waste of time
@markflint2629 Oh no, sorry you feel that way! We’ll try harder next time to not waste too much of your time 😉. Happy for you to make some corrections. But seriously, thanks for the feedback!
If you need help type H. I understand you are being held captive,and being forced to watch this clip.Again type H for help. While you are waiting for help. Close your eyes.
Accurate and interesting to me. 68 yo well travelled Aussie that had 40 years workinh in Brisbane CBD and inner city.