1. sortol
   Member

   Hi everybody
   I've taken the plunge and decided to leave my life behind in Ireland and head to Oz for a year. I'm 28 yr old female and while i'm excited about it - i'm terrified! I've NEVER done anything like this before so i've some questions and i would love some good advice.

   I'm going in April. I've no idea how i'm suppose to pack for a year. Do i bring sweatshirts or t-shirts? Will it be cold?

   I've booked into the Wake Up Sydney Central hostel for my first few nights. Has anybody tried it? Is it good for meeting people? Is it safe, clean etc etc? Or can anybody recommend somewhere to stay?

   I arrive at 5am and my friends are telling me to book into a hotel for my first two nights to allow me get over the jet lag and have some creature comforts. But i think i'll be very lonely in a hotel.....

   Any / all advice would be so welcome!

   Thank you guys.

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. wupok
   Member

   I arrive at 7am and plan on staying fully awake to get the most of the daylight and a full day in Sydney! Just sleep on the plane on the way over and you will be fine.

   Last time I went to Syd I was up for a full 48 hours more or less and NO jetlag. I took a course of Siberian Ginseng (not Korean) tincture in the 3-4 weeks before I flew and was completely fine (recommended by 'Dr' Gillian McKeith and works a treat!) Went to bed at 2am on the morning after arriving at 7am the morning before and a 24 hour long flight! Got up fresh as a daisy for a full days fun the next day with a spring in my step.

   The great 'they' recommends refreshing your eyes with sunlight as you fly (even if the hostesses on the plane tell you to shut the windows)...just a chink will be enough. This way you wont arrive wanting to sleep. Push through and try to go to bed at the Sydney time, dont wipe out on arrival. Besides you will be missing out on so much if you go straight to bed.

   And hotel schmotel, head to a hostel and if you need to sleep hard, just remember to pack those earplugs! And maybe not choose too much of a party hostel.

   And Glebe is LUSH! If you have ever been to Glastonbury, think of those excellent markets they have there...EVERY Saturday guaranteed at Glebe Market...AND no mud!

   Can you tell I am quite excited about returning next week???

   Posted 2 years ago #

3. dodoko
   Member

   hi,

   I am in a similar postion, heading out to Sydney solo on the 17th of May for a year. I have all the same kind of feelings most first time travellers must experience, a mixture of excitment and fear.
   Leaving a good job, family, friends behind etc, will not be easy, but i have found this website a god send, any kind of niggling doubts about my trip and i come on here, and the question i feel i need to ask has already been answered in depth. I have booked my first week with a intro company, for peace of mind not really into 18 - 30 stlye holidays been 27, kind of grown out of all that, but found that having someone to meet me at the airport etc, will help me hit the ground running.

   Posted 2 years ago #

4. lokis
   Member

   Wow i never knew there were so many people wanting to come to Australia...

   Everyone relax, sydney is such a welcoming city, there are friendly tourists and locals alike. the hostel scene is very popular at first and alot of the time you find people who want to do exactly the same and you team up...i have had several family friends do that...lol.

   my advise for packing, most of you are coming from cold countries, jeans, t-shirts, loose jumpers and a jacket with comfortable shoes will be prob all you need. because as summer comes you can buy shorts and stuff as they come into stores. your creature comforts as well is important.

   besides that, enjoy the city\ country. it is truely a nice place, just stay open minded...

   Posted 2 years ago #

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