Ten percent
Ninety percent of the world's population lives in the northern hemisphere. I'll soon be in the minority.
Next month I'm moving to Australia. Now that I have purchased my plane ticket, I can say this with confidence. For the cautious among you, don't worry; this isn't as sudden as it might seem. Last May I responsibly completed my master's program before applying for a 12-month Work and Holiday Visa, which took weeks to arrive. But really, this migration is far more premeditated than that.
FAQ
Why Australia?
Why not? Most folks who have asked this question would themselves like to go. I probably want to go for many of the same reasons they do, and I've had my mind set on it since childhood, which is slipping further and further away.
What will you do there?
Live, work and play. I plan to make my way down the east coast from Cairns to Melbourne and write about my adventures. Along the way I'll work to enrich my experience and fund my existence. My visa allows temporary work, meaning six months or less at one job, but the selection is up to me. I have some intriguing and functional ideas brewing, but I'm also open to suggestions.
*See below.
Why a year?
National Geographic Traveler advocates "slow travel," and so do I. Of course, my travel will be so slow it could be considered residing. Months of unrushed living tend to offer a fuller, deeper perspective on a land, people and culture that are new to me.
Will you go anywhere else?
But of course. On my way to Australia I'll stop off in Hawaii for 10 days to meet up with a couple of friends. I'm also planning on spending some quality time in New Zealand but don't yet have set dates.
And now, I invite more questions:
What do you want to know about Australia?
I'll do my best to answer these questions as I go. Ask away.
If I get too many, I might have you vote on your top 10.
Suggestions?
Know someone in Australia that I should contact?
Anything I must see, must do or must try?
*Adventurous or unusual job ideas?
Next month I'm moving to Australia. Now that I have purchased my plane ticket, I can say this with confidence. For the cautious among you, don't worry; this isn't as sudden as it might seem. Last May I responsibly completed my master's program before applying for a 12-month Work and Holiday Visa, which took weeks to arrive. But really, this migration is far more premeditated than that.
FAQ
Why Australia?
Why not? Most folks who have asked this question would themselves like to go. I probably want to go for many of the same reasons they do, and I've had my mind set on it since childhood, which is slipping further and further away.
What will you do there?
Live, work and play. I plan to make my way down the east coast from Cairns to Melbourne and write about my adventures. Along the way I'll work to enrich my experience and fund my existence. My visa allows temporary work, meaning six months or less at one job, but the selection is up to me. I have some intriguing and functional ideas brewing, but I'm also open to suggestions.
*See below.
Why a year?
National Geographic Traveler advocates "slow travel," and so do I. Of course, my travel will be so slow it could be considered residing. Months of unrushed living tend to offer a fuller, deeper perspective on a land, people and culture that are new to me.
Will you go anywhere else?
But of course. On my way to Australia I'll stop off in Hawaii for 10 days to meet up with a couple of friends. I'm also planning on spending some quality time in New Zealand but don't yet have set dates.
And now, I invite more questions:
What do you want to know about Australia?
I'll do my best to answer these questions as I go. Ask away.
If I get too many, I might have you vote on your top 10.
Suggestions?
Know someone in Australia that I should contact?
Anything I must see, must do or must try?
*Adventurous or unusual job ideas?
posted by Catherine's Blog at 5:12 AM
