Octogunspunk said:
However, were I ever to move to Australia I would definitely prefer to live in a rural place with a large garden, hence risking problems with some nasty critters. I can't understand why someone would go to Australia just to live in a cramped, humid metropolitan Hell. Though I may be missing something special about Australian cities.
Melbourne is huge and spacious. We have amazing nightlife, culture (bars, cafes n stuff) and it's very pretty. Trees line lots of the streets, we have lots of parks, the housing in the inner-surburban areas looks gorgeous and we have great public transport.
Europeans would complain about the summer heat here. But humid days are rare. We're known for crazy weather. Lots of rain, random rain. Then sun, then more rain. Theeeennnn more sun, LOTS OF SUN. It's just crazy.
Where do you live now? I used to love in the bush, had a huge garden too, but we moved here to the city and I like it better. + I have a sexy view [http://flufflesthepancake.deviantart.com/art/Panorama-My-View-156316964] (2010)