Nutella; addictive then kaya super ..addictive
ah u r like the red rooster fella in ads; asking where do you get rooster in NY ? what isnt tat wallabie

oh ur good..today ..15C in melb

yes, and vegemite too.

i love my crown lager

I know where your mind is set on Haya. and yes, i'm the one on the left, though you just needed the confirmation from me.

To each their own. I'd go commando to relief some air than to shave my head.

Suggestion #1 : Once you reach Australia, assuming you coming in fresh with no affiliation, head down to the nearest supermarket (Coles/Safeway(Woolworths)) and get yourself some fresh pack of biscuits, bread with spreadings. Anything after 6, or in some places, 8, your in for a hard time looking for food. Give yourself a couple of days to settle down and get cooking utensils, but in the mean time, don't save up on food. Spend a little more to fill your stomach and enjoy your first extraordinary stay in Australia. Only once you've settled down, then you start cooling off your expenses and tightening your belt.

Some maths for you freaks if paranoia is your middle name.

I came to Australia with $2000 cash on hand. That lasted me a month and probably 4 days. I threw in another 1.5k the next month to get all the necessary things to kick start a LIFE. That includes cooking utensils, printers, washing machine and all other jamborees you define in life.

The first 1-3 months, i find it really hard to control the expense. And yes, i came alone with no contacts whatsoever.

Once everything settled down, $1000 is the max i went, with an inclusion of $650 for rent. So you do the maths.

Monash Clayton, staying in Clayton, with regular trips down the City for the usual "OH im a tourist look at me"



I'm sorry darling, i find it offensive that you label people labeling other people as a scrooge. Furthermore, the derivation of labeling is only correct when it's finite. That's a mere assumption done up there.

Scrooge is a big word to put in there. Offensive might i add. Mine was mere poking at the state of paranoia some have just because everything in Australia is multiplied by 2.3xxxx.

I mean, C'MON, i came to Australia worried about not bringing enough clothings, and there i had people poking fun of me thinking that i was going to live in a third world country.

With 27 or 37, whatever the weight limit is for a student, it's a very very small amount when we come think of it.
Let's bring some logic into this whole thread. This is all about Studying in Australia. Yes, we give the benefit of doubt that we've spawned lots of information and has helped students enrich their trip here. But ultimately, it's all about studying.

I'd rather spend those weight bringing text books, save hundreds in Malaysian ringgit then to worry about spending the extra nickel just in case food costs RM60. Well, yes, initially if you venture outside for food, it's going to cost at least AUD10, but i am a firm believer that you should enjoy the first week or two and then start to be vary of what you spend later on. I've seen people bring boxes of instant noodle, and spam it a couple of days only to know that it's not the way to do it at the start. Later on, once the exam kicks in, and the stress of a relationship begins to develop, an instant noodle or two will help. But then again, a box of instant noodle (20 packs, 30 packs) is only AUD10.

If there's one thing i would love to have when i was here first time, would be to hug my bolster every.single.night. And yes, in my few years here, i still haven't had the luck, of finding a shop that sells bolster. SO BRING YOURS!

This post has been edited by -Jonathan-: Feb 8 2009, 09:29 PM

To each their own... The baggage limit is there to be used, all I'm saying is put it to good use, be it bringing food or books or whatever that one needs the most. The expenses are not that hard to control, as the costs of basic necessities in Australia is pretty affordable. Those who brought boxes of food and spam it within a week can only blame themselves for not being thrifty... I'm an advocate of using the excess baggage weight to bring in necessities. certain food, and toiletries, which most people would be able to bring in 1/2 year's supply or even more if you know the right way to pack. And only do it if you have already finished packing the most important stuff that you need.

There are ways to save up on little things, it depends on the person and his/her needs. During this trip back I've even seen people bringing in boxes of ciggies to burn away... You decide what you want to bring.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Feb 8 2009, 09:56 PM

if your non-smoker...bring carton of ciggs and sell it there. can make around 30+ AUD$ hehehe. easy money. just dont bring too much otherwise kena tax.

Does the check-in baggage size matters?

I have a 29" bag i think, but its not fully pack around 25kg or so, theres alot of space inside of it still.. Flying on Mas Airline. No such baggage size rule for that airline? , because for canada they restrict you from using large bags, my brothers have taken all the small one, left one big one for me.

Check MAS webpage.......although I've never heard of any restrictions on MAS

29" is fine for check in.....the main problem with big bags is they are difficult to handle, and may not fit in small boots........for a 20-25kg load, the ideal size is 25".........i would suggest buying a new bag......

total dimension restriction applies to flights to north america and some other countries, you allowance was restricted by size, each piece not exceeding 32kg!

Pardon? So are you saying its ok, if we check-in to australia with this size, or are you saying that is restricted and i should get a 25" ?
This bag is considered quite new, I think my parents used it just last week. I' think I got the answer, size restriction (linear dimension) is applicable only to North America and South America.

I guess i'll bring that big bag in to Australia, but when i'm coming out, i'll use my brothers' 25" bags

can i keep my liquid form lotion or skincare products inside my luggage and bring them into aus?

Yeah i think you can, as long as you check them in, and put them in a plastic bag for protection incase of pressure. I'm not sure whats the accumulated restriction, maybe 1000ml ? I'm not sure, but i think as long as you check them in, than its ok. Nothing flammable than ok.

oic, thx

Its 100ml of seperate bottles/containers if its in hand luggage. And you have to get an approved clear plastic bottle/container, and let them have a look at your 100ml of liquid.

29" is ok... I have one over here as well, man it's cavernous. But like limeuu mentioned it may be a hassle to fit into car boots hence you'll probably need to hail a wagon cab instead of sedans. Furthermore with all the weight it's going to hard to carry the suitcase. Tullamarine's airport has a very badly-designed luggage collecting belt where the speed is too fast and it has a high edge which blocks you from lifting your luggage easily. It's far too common to see people, especially petite ones being dragged along the belt while attempting to carry their suitcases.

Do the doctors give us medicine if we get food poisoning ? I heard that fever doesn't allows any medicine . I got struck by food poisoning ... Going to the doctor later

If you were in Queensland I would direct you to Pillow Talk. They sell "body pillows" which is essentially a bolster, just more suitable for people of taller height. No luck using your girlfriend to hug eh?

Harvey Norman (the stores which sell furniture) also have them, through in my experience they are as rare as hens teeth. Bringing from Malaysia is still the best way to go, but mine only survived the journey. Just.

no; you have buy your medicine in pharmacy. drink more warm water n keep flushing in toilet.

I mean do they give medicine certificate to those who is having a food poisoned session or disease . If normal sickness they won't give medicine . That's what I fear

you can ask from them. say you hav class etc then u need medical cert for rest n recovery.