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As a Brit living in Perth this may all be true, but beware the cultural void. Nothing can prepare you for the dullness and isolation of living here. "Australia

As a Brit living in Perth this may all be true, but beware the cultural void. Nothing can prepare you for the dullness and isolation of living here. "Australia is like a library with a dozen or so books I've read, and re-read and read again. In London and Europe, it feels like I'm in a library that I'll never get to the bottom of" Justin Knock Yes they've got money, but the blandness of life here wears you down.

motherwell 15y ago
So true! But dude, you are in PERTH - the most isolated city in the world. Sydney and Melbourne are far less like that, especially now the dollar is high and we are starting to get better cultural acts visiting. And I think many Australians have seen as much of Europe as most Europeans - if not more. I hate that when I was in NYC, every night had a band or play or comedian that I wanted to see, but I wonder if Sydney is worse than, say, Buttfuck Iowa.
- usaar333 15y ago
  I'm pretty sure Honolulu takes the spot for most isolated large city. Perth is a mere few days drive from some large cities (Adelaide). In Honolulu you are stuck on an island 2300 miles from the mainland.
  - brc 15y ago
    Flight time from Honolulu to LA is less than the flight time from Melbourne to Perth. Perth is the most geographically isolated city in the world.
    - rdouble 15y ago
      It's an hour longer from Honolulu to LA (or vice versa) than from Melbourne to Perth. The flight from Perth to Melbourne is only 3 hours and 30 minutes, less than flying from LA to Chicago.
      - brc 15y ago
        Melbourne-Perth flights are routinely > 4 hours Sydney-Perth flights are routinely > 5 hours Hawaii - LA flight times are routinely > 5 1/2 hours I was wrong.
        usaar333 15y ago
        Out of curiosity, why are you comparing Perth to Melbourne rather than the closer Adelaide? Flights are 3 hours going east and 3:20 going west between those cities.
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lostsock 15y ago
That's because you are living in Perth... Try moving to Melbourne or Sydney.
nl 15y ago
To be fair, Perth is literally the most isolated city on earth. Sydney or Melbourne are much different.
- smackfu 15y ago
  As long as you are near the CBD. Otherwise all you have for culture is the pokies.
psyren 15y ago
It all depends what you're into. I've been in Perth for 5 years and love it. The weather is excellent almost all year around which is great for cycling, and there are some beautiful rides along the coast-line / rivers. Even though we are so isolated, we get some of the best house / drum & bass music acts in the world coming here, and combined with the great weather = awesome music festivals. Additionally, I love the fact that I can drive to work in 10 minutes and the CBD in 15. I've thought of moving elsewhere, but in my opinion Perth (and Australia in general) has excellent quality-of-life. Being able to make very good money as a developer is just the icing on the cake.
locusm 15y ago
Ah yes, the ever whinging migrant, there is a plane or boat with your name on it... because apparently gloomy, wet, miserable UK is so much better. What is it with Europeans, their elevated self worth in the world and how life back home is so much better. I get to listen to this shit every christmas from the in-laws.
plugger 15y ago
Do you live in Perth, or do you live in Clarkson or Rockingham with the rest of the Brits? Whilst your interests might not be complemented by living in Perth there are many others that would love to take your place. People interested in windsurfing, diving, the beach, and even astronomy (as Perth normally has little cloud) all love the offerings available here. That said, if you're looking for British TV then Perth isn't the place for you.

motherwell 15y ago

So true! But dude, you are in PERTH - the most isolated city in the world. Sydney and Melbourne are far less like that, especially now the dollar is high and we are starting to get better cultural acts visiting. And I think many Australians have seen as much of Europe as most Europeans - if not more. I hate that when I was in NYC, every night had a band or play or comedian that I wanted to see, but I wonder if Sydney is worse than, say, Buttfuck Iowa.

usaar333 15y ago
I'm pretty sure Honolulu takes the spot for most isolated large city. Perth is a mere few days drive from some large cities (Adelaide). In Honolulu you are stuck on an island 2300 miles from the mainland.
- brc 15y ago
  Flight time from Honolulu to LA is less than the flight time from Melbourne to Perth. Perth is the most geographically isolated city in the world.
  - rdouble 15y ago
    It's an hour longer from Honolulu to LA (or vice versa) than from Melbourne to Perth. The flight from Perth to Melbourne is only 3 hours and 30 minutes, less than flying from LA to Chicago.
    - brc 15y ago
      Melbourne-Perth flights are routinely > 4 hours Sydney-Perth flights are routinely > 5 hours Hawaii - LA flight times are routinely > 5 1/2 hours I was wrong.
      - usaar333 15y ago
        Out of curiosity, why are you comparing Perth to Melbourne rather than the closer Adelaide? Flights are 3 hours going east and 3:20 going west between those cities.
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lostsock 15y ago

That's because you are living in Perth... Try moving to Melbourne or Sydney.

nl 15y ago

To be fair, Perth is literally the most isolated city on earth. Sydney or Melbourne are much different.

smackfu 15y ago
As long as you are near the CBD. Otherwise all you have for culture is the pokies.

psyren 15y ago

It all depends what you're into. I've been in Perth for 5 years and love it. The weather is excellent almost all year around which is great for cycling, and there are some beautiful rides along the coast-line / rivers. Even though we are so isolated, we get some of the best house / drum & bass music acts in the world coming here, and combined with the great weather = awesome music festivals. Additionally, I love the fact that I can drive to work in 10 minutes and the CBD in 15. I've thought of moving elsewhere, but in my opinion Perth (and Australia in general) has excellent quality-of-life. Being able to make very good money as a developer is just the icing on the cake.

locusm 15y ago

Ah yes, the ever whinging migrant, there is a plane or boat with your name on it... because apparently gloomy, wet, miserable UK is so much better. What is it with Europeans, their elevated self worth in the world and how life back home is so much better. I get to listen to this shit every christmas from the in-laws.

plugger 15y ago

Do you live in Perth, or do you live in Clarkson or Rockingham with the rest of the Brits? Whilst your interests might not be complemented by living in Perth there are many others that would love to take your place. People interested in windsurfing, diving, the beach, and even astronomy (as Perth normally has little cloud) all love the offerings available here. That said, if you're looking for British TV then Perth isn't the place for you.