Hiya all, I am a sydney sider and have recently moved to Riyadh. I'm looking to make friends and do things. Very open minded, up for most things. Give us a shout! :D
I joined expat.com on 23 June 2011.
Came to do a project for my employer... the tax free dollars are hard to give up so contemplating extending my stay for a more permament role :D
Proximity to Europe!!! Its Cheap, well not for everything but CHEAPER than Sydney for sure!!!
Closed society, hard to make friends with locals but they are good fun loving sorts so I keep trying :)
Moved from Canberra and never looked back :) No offence Canberrans but seriously you need to take the plunge! you know you want to :)
Want a lifestyle, head to Sydney, forget the rest of the world exists!!!
Expensive!!! Less 'me' time
Went to school in Canberra ... stayed in school for a verrryyyy loooong time, yes I took my time :D turned out ok though in the end. I became a kangaroo while in Canberra, learned a lot about australia and the aussies ... made friends for life :D
Nice place, nice life, but SLOW... live there only ONCE in life
The capital of Australia is a glorified country town! Yes those are paddocks you see when you land at Canberra Airport! It can do with a few more ppl, and if you are not a fan of the cold weather, canberra's winter is not for you!!!
Being a kid
It was a childhood home... didnt really have much of a choice