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.
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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