The Land Down Under.

Do toilets flush the opposite way? Do dingos really eat babies? Are people technically standing upside down if we stand right side up on the other side of the planet?

Australia has always held a great deal of intrigue for me. As a teenager I assumed that because it was so far away, it had to be the most exotic of places. If a destination takes two whole days to get to, while losing a day but still ending up in the future, it must be pretty opposite of what home is to me.  My first trip to Australia, I was a bit underwhelmed. It felt like America, and I was surprised at how "western" it felt. Yes, the inhabitants had that amazing accent, but I quickly realized that they lived lives very similarly to Americans.

it wasn't until I met my husband, who is from Sydney, and I started traveling to Australia almost once a year that I started to understand the differences and appreciate the culture. The first thing you will notice about Australia is the people. Australians are famously friendly. They welcome you as if you have always been best mates. They are passionate about traveling and maintaining a great quality of life.