Moving to another country can be kinda scary. Whether you’re just there for studying, or you plan on moving permanently. That’s why I came up with a handy little guide about the most important things to know, living in Melbourne.
First up, the creepy crawlies. Now, we’ve all heard the scary talk about so much wildlife that can kill ya… Speaking from experience, that’s definitely not the case (unless you’re actively looking for it, but that’d be a different type of guide). There ARE spiders that can show up, but that’s during the summer if you have ducted cooling. And it can be easily avoided by having someone clean your ducts every 6 months or so.
Next up, the weather. You ever heard of a hotel chain called “The Four Seasons”? Well, think of Melbourne as its headquarters, because when you go outside, if it’s warm, it could get cold within minutes. I swear, last year for new year’s in the morning it was 42 Celsius, but by mid afternoon it was pouring rain and 15 degrees. If you’re living in Melbourne, make sure you carry extra layers just in case!
Now, I’ve talked about some bad things, but obviously Melbourne isn’t all bad, we did win Most Livable City 7 years running after all! So what are the good things to know?
We’re a very multicultural city. They call us a melting pot because we have all ethnicities and religions (some even living together). If you feel like you’re different, some festivals in Melbourne will prove you don’t know what different is!
Speaking of Festivals, Melbourne is home to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. It’s in the top 3 Comedy Festivals in the world, alongside the Edinburgh Fringe and Montreal’s Just For Laughs. Local comics, and international performers alike come to ply their craft, and if you’re invited here, that means you’ve made it in comedy.
The last thing You need to know is, we are home to the world’s FOURTH LARGEST tram system. If you’re in the city and need to get around, chances are, there’s a tram that can take you directly to your destination.
So there you have it, 5 important things to know when living in Melbourne!