A Trip Down Under

Well, after weeks and weeks of saying I was going to start it, I’ve finally got my arse in gear and am starting a blog. The content of which will be based around things going on in my life and a lot of my own opinions on things happening in the news in the UK and abroad. Feel free to comment or just stop in and read as you stop on your journey surfing the net....

So recently I’ve been thinking about going on a holiday, but not just your average two week package holiday somewhere in Europe, I’m thinking of going on a yearlong working holiday to Australia. After a friend sent me the details of a similar trip she’s thinking of doing to Canada I decided to have a look and see what’s available. At the moment I’m still living and working in London, which is great, but to be honest I want to start progressing and start doing something a bit more exciting with my time. Don’t get me wrong, I think London is one of the most exciting cities in the world, it is also however one of the most expensive, and while I’m not exactly earning a bankers salary it’s sometimes hard to find the cash to really go out and properly enjoy my time here.

So my plan is to move back home with my folks for a bit, save up some cash, enrol on the working abroad scheme I’ve been looking at and then hopefully fly out some time next summer. I’ve got a few friends who have done gap years and they all seem to have reams of stories to tell, and even my parents are encouraging me to go. I’m set on Australia for several reasons.....

a) Hands down, the weather is better!

b) It seems fairly easy to get a working visa, this can’t be said of the USA which was also an option.

c) I would be able to get to places like Hong Kong, Thailand and New Zealand very easily to do some extra travelling.

d) The people seem very easy going, and more importantly, very into their sport!


Everyone I have spoken to has so far been supportive of this little venture of mine, so we'll see how things go. Anyone who has done a gap year I would appreciate your input as I'm always open to suggestions.....