As a born and bred Australian of English/Scottish/Irish/Cornish/Norwegian/American/New Zealand etc heritage I am glad to see you telling the truth about some of the myths around Australia. Australia is great. It is not perfect but anyone can make a good life here with a little work and understanding. Thanks BAMs.
I commented a few videos ago to say we’d submitted our EOI and were hoping for an invite within a year before we were too old and we’ve got it this week!! Now it’s the mad scramble of submitting documentation. We can’t wait!
The rule of thumb is to treat all snakes as venomous, until a proper expert removes it. Because for whatever reason, the most common species in Australia tend to be various shades of brown.
Snakes do leave you alone and it also depends where you live in this great big land. There’s more of them out in the country. When I was little they taught us that generally snakes won’t bother you unless you go specifically through snake country where they tend to live and if you must then the noise you make with your feet etc will make them scamper away but if you must wade through bush then I was told that thick jeans and enclosed sturdy shoes will offer you some protection. I live in the suburbs and have never seen a snake in my life just maybe three or four that were ran over on the road near the coast. Poor buggers probably just tried to warm themselves at night. The general rule of Australian animals is to treat them with respect and mindfulness and they won’t bother you. Just be aware of your surroundings 🙃
Hi BAM Famalam. Could you perhaps do a video about relocating pets to Australia and the whole process? That would help a lot of us who want to bring our companion animals with us. Thank you
Travelling in Australia IS easy for Australians, it’s all relative…that’s what we are used to. For Aussies, swapping countries in an hour or two seems weird.
aww ... don't tell them nothing is trying to kill them...we have spent decades promoting the ferocity of our wildlife...not to mention drop bears...c'mon....😄
Hi Maz and Ben, fab video as always. Can you shed any light on dog culture over there? Are dogs welcomed out and about or are you heavily limited in where you can take them? Do they cope well in the heat? Would you see it being an issue getting a rental with one when we first move over? Glad to hear you say snakes are rarely seen as this is another worry of ours for our dog.
Dogs are very much loved and welcomed here. You will need to keep them on lead unless in an off leash area or private property. We tend to keep our house cool for the dogs, you just don’t walk them when it’s too hot - walks are best early in the morning or just before sunset in the summer. With regards rentals, it will depend on the owner. Plenty of people who rent have dogs though x
Hi Grace, loads of dogs over here. I would say they are less welcome than in some countries I have been to in Europe (saw dogs in restaurants in Germany), but probably about the same as the UK. Coping with the heat: obviously depends on the breed but you just need to ensure they have access to shade and water and don't leave them sitting in a hot car for a prolonged period. Haven't rented here but I think most rental places would allow a dog (at least outside) but best to check when looking for a rental place. You do hear the odd story of a dog being bitten by a snake but not common.
@Michael Fink thank you Michael, I really appreciate your views on this. Just so concerned about making the right choice for her. Don't want to put her through the stress of going on a plane, only for her to have difficulties the other side. Perhaps I am worrying a little too much! 😊
@The BAM Famalam thank you so much for your response. My family and I have just received a 189 and your videos have honestly kept the dream alive in times where we felt we would be waiting forever or lost hope, so here's a personal thank for your weekly videos! They have been so valuable to us!
@@TheBAMFamalam One thing to check on is the laws on bringing your dog to Australia, our quarantine laws are very strict here because we don't have rabies and some other diseases that other countries have. I think your dog will need to be put into quarantine for 2 weeks, I could be wrong, just make sure you check.
Also because we are surrounded by the ocean it’s great to visit an aquarium if you’re ever over here to be aware of the diverse marine life that we have here. Like our land animals just be aware of the types of marine animals and their habitat ie. stone fish, sea snakes, eels and octopi. Same rules as land leave them alone and they will leave you alone 😅 well maybe except an occasional shark warning here in the west. If you do go swimming safest bet are lifeguard supervised areas they keep an eye out for ya. Oh and be cautious of rips.
They forgot the legend of the drop bears. This fictitious creature is the favourite way Aussies love to tease foreigners. It began with an advertisement, so I suggest you search for, “ Bundaberg Rum, drop bears,” a 1 minute hilarious advertisement. After viewing that, search for, “Scottish reporter gets tricked with drop bears.” See what a bunch of Aussies do to this poor Scottish girl, it is so so funny.
@@TheBAMFamalam The myth of drop-bears has been around for many decades. It did not begin with Bundaberg rum commercial. I was in the Australian Regular Army from 1966 - 1972, in Infantry & we spent a lot of time out bush, on exercises, training for Vietnam (to which I did two twelve-month tours), & we teased new members to our unit even then about drop-bears & hoop-snakes. I have no doubt that the stories had been around for years before then. Dennis - Qld.
Lived In Aus for all my 54 years and still call them koala bears lol, we were never taught at school they weren't bears , I was probably 30 by the time I found out they were just koalas
If it were sunny everyday the fruit and vege industry would collapse. Unless a creature is virtually human sized and predatory they'll avoid you that isn't an invitation to annoy them.
Enjoyed your video, Bam Famalam, but a few suggestions: the audio was kind of terrible on this one. There is an animal that will attack without mercy despite not being provoked: the magpie. I don't believe that most Australians have never seen a snake. I live in the city (Melbourne) but have seen plenty of snakes over the years on bushwalks. And while most Australian spiders are non-venenous (or with not enough venom to be life-threatening), most snakes are venomous.
We’re so sorry about that, we’ve been having a little trouble with how windy it’s been here over the last few weeks, so have had to sacrifice a few bits in the edit, it’s certainly not ideal 😬
The magpies only attack during the breeding season if you walk in parks underneath trees their nesting trees therefore the councils advise to stay clear of such areas if possible during that period but if you must then they advise that you wear a hat and especially sunglasses to protect your eyes because that’s what they swoop for but otherwise they are fine my parents actually had a family of them in their backyard that they raised and fed little balls of minced meat and they would sing for them back. Magpies are actually a very smart just seasonally territorial animal 🙂 Don’t be afraid of them just treat them with respect 😉
We have a little family of magpies that we feed intermittently. Magpies are capable of remembering faces and if you are nice to them, they will leave you alone.
Gosh so sorry, we seem to be having some sound issues at the moment as a few people have reported it to us. We watched it back on our tv this arvo and had no probs, so we will look further into what’s happening 😬 Thanks so much for the heads up xx
CRICKEY STREUTH AND FAIR DINKUM , don't go telling people the the truth about the lucky country especially the Pomgolians , you'll have them packing their bags and heading for the next plane to Australia . Next you'll be letting them know that we all aren't pisspots and we actually don't swear as much as they've heard or that we're not all related to Steve Erwin or Crocodile Dundee , I'm relieved to notice that you didn't debunk the myth that all Australians are cheeky bastards and that we would never go out of our way to tell a story just to take the Mickey , and whatever you do don't tell anyone that there might just be the odd chance that one or two people who aren't extremely good looking and who might not always tell the truth .
I've had one alcoholic drink in the last four years and it definitely wasn't beer. Can't stand the stuff. My near teetotal choice is simply because I'm not interested. The UK and US are welcome to as much Fosters, XXX, Victoria Bitter, Tooheys etc as they want. Another myth is that every Australian is mad for sport but I don't follow any. My (late) wife liked the gymnasium events in the Olympics but that was the extent of her interest in sport.
As a born and bred Australian of English/Scottish/Irish/Cornish/Norwegian/American/New Zealand etc heritage I am glad to see you telling the truth about some of the myths around Australia. Australia is great. It is not perfect but anyone can make a good life here with a little work and understanding. Thanks BAMs.
Nowhere is perfect, but it’s as close as it gets! 🐨
Ive dreamed to moved to australia ever since i was 4 and ur videos make me wanna go even more !
I was about the same age when I fell in love with Oz too! ❤️🇦🇺
Don't spend your life dreaming mate. Just get some cash together, get on a plane and do it. Life's too short for should have. Good luck.
I’m an Aussie living in the U.K. and the amount of brits who have said they would never go to Australia because of all the spiders…..it’s ridiculous
@@aussiej2973 even more than that
Please make sure you maintain their fears and that 'Drop Bears' are real.................. old dead koala's falling out of a tree.
@Mike-ww9ei.. Sorry that's my husbands fault.. 🙄Every time we travel overseas he loves to terrify people about how dangerous Australia is.. 🤣
I commented a few videos ago to say we’d submitted our EOI and were hoping for an invite within a year before we were too old and we’ve got it this week!! Now it’s the mad scramble of submitting documentation. We can’t wait!
That’s awesome, congratulations! Let’s hope your grant is just as quick 🐨
Congratulations, welcome to Aus
The rule of thumb is to treat all snakes as venomous, until a proper expert removes it. Because for whatever reason, the most common species in Australia tend to be various shades of brown.
Snakes do leave you alone and it also depends where you live in this great big land. There’s more of them out in the country. When I was little they taught us that generally snakes won’t bother you unless you go specifically through snake country where they tend to live and if you must then the noise you make with your feet etc will make them scamper away but if you must wade through bush then I was told that thick jeans and enclosed sturdy shoes will offer you some protection. I live in the suburbs and have never seen a snake in my life just maybe three or four that were ran over on the road near the coast. Poor buggers probably just tried to warm themselves at night. The general rule of Australian animals is to treat them with respect and mindfulness and they won’t bother you. Just be aware of your surroundings 🙃
@@SoundOfOceanBlue And a lot of people who get bitten are trying to kill them, snakes are a lot quicker than a drunken yobbo.
Hi BAM Famalam. Could you perhaps do a video about relocating pets to Australia and the whole process? That would help a lot of us who want to bring our companion animals with us. Thank you
I love your videos as you tell the truth but always showcase the good things about it too .
Travelling in Australia IS easy for Australians, it’s all relative…that’s what we are used to.
For Aussies, swapping countries in an hour or two seems weird.
Fosters are actually quite hard to find. Not every botteshop would have it. It is a bit of a work to find one... and if you do it's a bit a novelty.
Another great video 😎😎
Thank you 🥰
Some Aussie accent slipping in there..😀😀😀
Haha we’re a bit of a hybrid accent wise 😆
aww ... don't tell them nothing is trying to kill them...we have spent decades promoting the ferocity of our wildlife...not to mention drop bears...c'mon....😄
Ever heard of the "Hoop Snake"?
A big myth I think we should bust, is that all Australians talk like Steve Irwin lol
Hi Maz and Ben, fab video as always. Can you shed any light on dog culture over there? Are dogs welcomed out and about or are you heavily limited in where you can take them? Do they cope well in the heat? Would you see it being an issue getting a rental with one when we first move over? Glad to hear you say snakes are rarely seen as this is another worry of ours for our dog.
Dogs are very much loved and welcomed here. You will need to keep them on lead unless in an off leash area or private property. We tend to keep our house cool for the dogs, you just don’t walk them when it’s too hot - walks are best early in the morning or just before sunset in the summer.
With regards rentals, it will depend on the owner. Plenty of people who rent have dogs though x
Hi Grace, loads of dogs over here. I would say they are less welcome than in some countries I have been to in Europe (saw dogs in restaurants in Germany), but probably about the same as the UK. Coping with the heat: obviously depends on the breed but you just need to ensure they have access to shade and water and don't leave them sitting in a hot car for a prolonged period. Haven't rented here but I think most rental places would allow a dog (at least outside) but best to check when looking for a rental place. You do hear the odd story of a dog being bitten by a snake but not common.
@Michael Fink thank you Michael, I really appreciate your views on this. Just so concerned about making the right choice for her. Don't want to put her through the stress of going on a plane, only for her to have difficulties the other side. Perhaps I am worrying a little too much! 😊
@The BAM Famalam thank you so much for your response. My family and I have just received a 189 and your videos have honestly kept the dream alive in times where we felt we would be waiting forever or lost hope, so here's a personal thank for your weekly videos! They have been so valuable to us!
@@TheBAMFamalam One thing to check on is the laws on bringing your dog to Australia, our quarantine laws are very strict here because we don't have rabies and some other diseases that other countries have. I think your dog will need to be put into quarantine for 2 weeks, I could be wrong, just make sure you check.
Also because we are surrounded by the ocean it’s great to visit an aquarium if you’re ever over here to be aware of the diverse marine life that we have here. Like our land animals just be aware of the types of marine animals and their habitat ie. stone fish, sea snakes, eels and octopi. Same rules as land leave them alone and they will leave you alone 😅 well maybe except an occasional shark warning here in the west. If you do go swimming safest bet are lifeguard supervised areas they keep an eye out for ya. Oh and be cautious of rips.
love the thumbnail so funny
Haha thank you! That one took a bit of ‘work’ 😂🦘
@@TheBAMFamalam I'm sure
They forgot the legend of the drop bears. This fictitious creature is the favourite way Aussies love to tease foreigners. It began with an advertisement, so I suggest you search for, “ Bundaberg Rum, drop bears,” a 1 minute hilarious advertisement.
After viewing that, search for, “Scottish reporter gets tricked with drop bears.” See what a bunch of Aussies do to this poor Scottish girl, it is so so funny.
Haha we will have a look at those 🙊
@@TheBAMFamalam The myth of drop-bears has been around for many decades. It did not begin with Bundaberg rum commercial. I was in the Australian Regular Army from 1966 - 1972, in Infantry & we spent a lot of time out bush, on exercises, training for Vietnam (to which I did two twelve-month tours), & we teased new members to our unit even then about drop-bears & hoop-snakes. I have no doubt that the stories had been around for years before then. Dennis - Qld.
Koalas are marsupials like kangaroos suckling their young after a long time in the pouch
1st thing don't wear shoes or socks on the beach.
I am glad to be the first one to comment on this video and probably the first one as well to watch it.
Thanks for joining us 🥰 Hope you enjoy 🐨
Lived In Aus for all my 54 years and still call them koala bears lol, we were never taught at school they weren't bears , I was probably 30 by the time I found out they were just koalas
We were also in our 30’s when we found out 😁🐨
A big Huntsman Spider is a welcome visitor in many Aussie homes and we don't drink Fosters because it tastes like cat's p!ss.
If it were sunny everyday the fruit and vege industry would collapse. Unless a creature is virtually human sized and predatory they'll avoid you that isn't an invitation to annoy them.
Enjoyed your video, Bam Famalam, but a few suggestions: the audio was kind of terrible on this one. There is an animal that will attack without mercy despite not being provoked: the magpie. I don't believe that most Australians have never seen a snake. I live in the city (Melbourne) but have seen plenty of snakes over the years on bushwalks. And while most Australian spiders are non-venenous (or with not enough venom to be life-threatening), most snakes are venomous.
We’re so sorry about that, we’ve been having a little trouble with how windy it’s been here over the last few weeks, so have had to sacrifice a few bits in the edit, it’s certainly not ideal 😬
The magpies only attack during the breeding season if you walk in parks underneath trees their nesting trees therefore the councils advise to stay clear of such areas if possible during that period but if you must then they advise that you wear a hat and especially sunglasses to protect your eyes because that’s what they swoop for but otherwise they are fine my parents actually had a family of them in their backyard that they raised and fed little balls of minced meat and they would sing for them back. Magpies are actually a very smart just seasonally territorial animal 🙂 Don’t be afraid of them just treat them with respect 😉
We have a little family of magpies that we feed intermittently. Magpies are capable of remembering faces and if you are nice to them, they will leave you alone.
@@TheBAMFamalam Love your videos, nevertheless. Keep up the great work.
Gettin tough eh?
We wouldn’t say that 😆
maz I couldn't hear you
i did hear you when Fosters came on
Gosh so sorry, we seem to be having some sound issues at the moment as a few people have reported it to us. We watched it back on our tv this arvo and had no probs, so we will look further into what’s happening 😬 Thanks so much for the heads up xx
The myths are a little bit of “mayo” on top of a a totally relaxed life style. The truth is never quite as tasty.
To the English be and stay happy in England !
CRICKEY STREUTH AND FAIR DINKUM , don't go telling people the the truth about the lucky country especially the Pomgolians , you'll have them packing their bags and heading for the next plane to Australia . Next you'll be letting them know that we all aren't pisspots and we actually don't swear as much as they've heard or that we're not all related to Steve Erwin or Crocodile Dundee , I'm relieved to notice that you didn't debunk the myth that all Australians are cheeky bastards and that we would never go out of our way to tell a story just to take the Mickey , and whatever you do don't tell anyone that there might just be the odd chance that one or two people who aren't extremely good looking and who might not always tell the truth .
Haha our lips are sealed 🤐 🐨
As an Aussie I can honestly say that you guys know what you are talking about if not I’d unsubscribe from your channel
Aww thank you 🥰🐨
I've had one alcoholic drink in the last four years and it definitely wasn't beer. Can't stand the stuff. My near teetotal choice is simply because I'm not interested. The UK and US are welcome to as much Fosters, XXX, Victoria Bitter, Tooheys etc as they want.
Another myth is that every Australian is mad for sport but I don't follow any. My (late) wife liked the gymnasium events in the Olympics but that was the extent of her interest in sport.