I'm moving to Melbourne in January.

[Funtatlaguy]

Any tips would be appreciated .
Will be living in a “flat” in south Melbourne.
Are there any ex Pats on this web site living in Melbourne?

[LakeArenal]

1. No help here but we packed it up and moved to Costa Rica

The money and bank thing has been the only nightmare.

We highly recommend starting a new adventure. We are doing great.

Hope you report back. I’m sure it will be great.

[Funtatlaguy]

3. It's for three years. Excited for something new.

Do Australians like Americans ?
I’ve heard they like Canadians more.

[LakeArenal]

4. Everybody likes Americans.

They hate the government. As do many here.

Be nice. Smile. At least they speak some form of English.

[Funtatlaguy]

5. Good on you, mate.

[LakeArenal]

6. Here we say Pura Vida, Senor.

[Funtatlaguy]

7. Au Revoir. Feliz Navidad. Happy Chanukah and Namaste 🙏.

[LakeArenal]

8. Happy Solstice, too.

Travel well. Have a great adventure. It’s been everything we dreamed of.

Report back. You’ll find that hard because you just won’t be able to put into words everything. So you kinda stop trying.
🎄🍀🦘

[Funtatlaguy]

9. I am excited. A little worried about the fires and the koalas 🐨.

[LakeArenal]

11. It'll be fantastic. I promise!

[Thomas Hurt]

2. I'm a little jealous

[Funtatlaguy]

10. Come visit. I will be jonesing for liberal American friends.

I plan to join their Democrats Abroad club.

[Thyla]

12. Enjoy!

Melbourne is a bit spendy but it is a great city.

If you get the chance to head out of town and be a bit outdoorsy then do so. There is so much to see and do your 3 years will fly by.