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11 Things You Should Never Do in Australia

11 Things You Should Never Do in Australia
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In a country where almost anything goes, there are still some things you shouldn’t do. Take it from me—I made each of these mistakes at least once when I moved to Sydney. Here’s what not to do in Australia if you’d like to avoid overspending, missing out on the best activities, and getting severely sunburned.

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  • Don’t Make Definite Plans (Photo: Thinkstock/iStock)
  • Don’€™t Let the $ Sign Fool You(Photo: Thinkstock/iStock)
  • Don’t Swim Outside the Flags(Photo: Thinkstock/iStock)
  • Don’t Take Cabs or Ubers(Photo: Melbourne tram via Shutterstock)
  • Don’t Book a Flight with a Short Layover(Photo: Woman in airport via Shutterstock)
  • Don’t Expect Table Service at Restaurants(Photo: Metal number five via Shutterstock)
  • Don’t Order an Iced Coffee (Photo: Enjoying coffee via Shutterstock)
  • Don’t Disregard Sun Protection(Photo: Sun umbrella via Shutterstock)
  • Don’t Stay In One City Or On One Beach(Photo: Great Barrier Reef via Shutterstock)
  • Don’t Underestimate the Jetlag(Photo: Thinkstock/iStock)
  • Don’t Order (Too Many) Cocktails (Photo: Thinkstock/iStock)

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