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Are Australians really all that friendly?

Are Australians really all that friendly?

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 by Stefan

Australians have always been considered some of the more relaxed and friendly people that you’ll ever meet as you travel throughout the world.
But is this changing?

As the world gets smaller through the advent of modern technology, this wonderful country isn’t as removed as it once was from the rest of the world. All of [...]

How you know Australia is changing.

Saturday, August 9, 2008 by Stefan

Have a look at this:
“Australians are still heavily dependent on cars to get around but a few more of us are getting public transport to work. Almost every household recycles or reuses some waste, but every Australian produces 1.6 tonnes of rubbish each year, most of which goes straight to a tip. De-facto relationships [...]

Is intelligence an admired quality in American society?

Monday, May 26, 2008 by Stefan

I recently came across a discussion that sparked my interest.
Do we, as a culture believe that being intelligent is a virtue? Do we think smart people are “stuck up”? Do we value educational achievement as a society or only in individual families. I’ve had people tell me that they never watch the news, read a [...]

Happy Valentines Day!

Thursday, February 14, 2008 by Stefan

To everyone, with or without a…
… ah screw it.
I’m going to just come out and say it. I hate Valentine’s Day. But not for the reason’s you might think. I do have a girlfriend, and she does love flowers. A lot. I’m all for going out to a nice restaurant, and a romantic evening on [...]

America, and Superbowl Sunday

Monday, February 4, 2008 by Stefan

Do you like American football, or as some refer to it, “Gridiron”? Well, if you’re moving to America, you don’t necessarily have to like it, but you’ll need to accept it. You see, Superbowl Sunday isn’t all about football. Granted it revolves around the big game, but it’s also a day for many Americans to [...]