Moving SOLO to AUSTRALIA (from USA) - My First Week
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- I decided to move to Australia with no plans, no friends, and not much money. This is how my first week went (in Melbourne).
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00:00 Leaving Home
02:05 Let the Adventure Begin
03:53 2 Days until Tour
04:32 Monday
05:08 Tuesday
06:02 Wednesday
08:10 Thursday
09:04 Friday
09:27 Saturday
10:21 Sunday - Zábava
don't be afraid to ask 'strangers' for help! Aussies are friendly people
So far everyone I’ve met (even without trying) have been so kind and helpful!
100%, Aussies will see ya right 👍👍👍
@@MaddieRyles and don't carry a gun.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 she wouldn't get in the country with a gun lol, guns are very hard to own in Victoria.
@@danw3735 is that a bad thing?
I travelled to Melbourne on a round the world trip at the age of 23, that was 44 years ago and I’m still here. Well done Maddie I hope Australia gives you what it’s given me. Plenty of jobs around so you shouldn’t struggle.
As an Australian I’m so happy you had a wonderful time in our great country!!
There is so much to see and enjoy and mostly the people are friendly and helpful.
I hope you have plenty of good memories in your stay down under 😊👯♂️
Thank you!! I hope so too!
Welcome to Oz! I travelled through Europe by myself and I don't ever regret it. Make friends, get outside of your comfort zone and try new things.
Hell yeah! Thanks for the support ☺️
Welcome to Melbourne and Australia 😊 Aussies are pretty easy-going - so park your worries about scheduling etc, relax, and enjoy your time exploring our amazing country ❤
Why did you guys eat Vegemite without butter or margarine, lol? If you're game enough to try it again, toast the bread till it's golden, spread lots of butter/margarine, and a SMALL amount of Vegemite. It's much nicer that way.
I’ll make sure to try it with butter next time! And thanks for the advice ☺️
I'm doing the exact same thing in a few weeks, and this really helped settle my nerves, so thank you!
How fantastic. You will find most people will be friendly and help you out.
Im so glad to hear that! You got this!! It’s scary in the beginning but you’ll quickly learn how friendly people are and how easy it is to make friends :)
@Marketing Mad Never be apprehensive to ask someone in Australia something or for help. Information /Visitor centres are great for just getting general information (even if not doing any visiting or touring stuff) as are staffed by volunteers who are very knowledge & more than than happy to help. Also great with helping find overnight or longer accommodation when want or need something different to backpackers.
What country are you coming from and what city are you landing in first?
I put a comment further up re how to find some social activity groups, not just Melbourne, it's an international website/platform so there's social & activity groups around the world on it. That Space backpackers on Russell St is a very good one btw. Don't stay in any central one on Flinders St. Couple are good, towards west end of Flinders St such as YHA, but some central Flinders St are awful.
welcome to Melbourne !
hope you enjoy and appreciate what our city and state has to offer .
ohhh get to the footy (a football game ) at the MCG , season starts this weekend , its something you will never forget
Thank you! I would love to see what Australian football is all about!
Such a great video and insight into the journey across to Australia! We're so happy to have to join us in Melbourne and just know you're going to have the most epic time here. Love the honestly and authenticity of this video. You got this Maddie! 🥰
Thank you so much for the kind words and all the support! So far I am loving it here!!
@@MaddieRyles keep this place a secret.
What a great Video. Thanks for sharing. Im from Geelong and I really enjoyed watching my home area through new eyes! Good luck on your journey and I look forward to seeing more!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
6 months will flyby. Plenty of places to go walkabout in Australia. Enjoy your travels.
Yes! It blows my mind I have already been here for almost a month!
@@MaddieRyles I've spent most of my life travelling around Australia working different places. There are some really amazing things to see from Ayers Rock to the rainforest up north.
You might have to wait a little while before going up north as they are having one hell of a wet season probably biggest in 10 years one place up there has recorded over 18meters of rain so far their average is usually about 10. Lot of different and unique environments over here.
This is awesome! I’m from Perth, WA, and seeing somebody else travel to different cities is refreshing, especially starting out so nervous and out of your zone, to really loving it.
Well done Maddie and it's good to see you settling in . Never forget to ask for any help you need as we are a pretty friendly bunch and you love to smile . You're going to love traveling around Australia being a beach and nature lover as we have more than you can see in a lifetime .
Yes, so far it’s been amazing!!!
Excited to follow your journey Maddie. Have fun, don't overthink it. You're gonna be fine and experience so much growth.
Thanks for the advice. I’m trying my best not to overthink everything too much (which is challenging 😂) and I’m having the best time so far :)
You're amazing Maddie. Thanks for these videos. Planning to go next year.
Welcome! Wishing you a wonderful time in my country. I hope you enjoy it!
Good onya mate! Takes courage to do what you are doing. Keep an open mind and you'll have a ball. Congratulations for doing it.
Thanks, will do! 😊
Welcome Maddie😄🤚……enjoy stay safe and ask all the time and travel….don’t get overwhelmed and don’t isolate……nice people are everywhere here and have fun 🥳👍🏾
Welcome to Australia, Maddie! Your honesty is beautiful. Remember Melbourne is a big city (its CBD is actually larger than Sydney’s) and it can be overwhelming when first coming here (especially after leaving home) but it truly is a special place. You will love it. Also, wishing you well on your eventual travels around the rest of the country x
Most strangers are friendly and will help you don’t be afraid to ask, we love to help
*don’t be afraid to ask🤭
@@julzhunt7790 I should have re read what I said don’t be afraid to ask oops . Enjoy your trip up the east coast :-)
That’s what I’ve noticed! Thanks 😊❤️
Welcome to our country, I hope you have a wonderful time traveling around! Thanks for posting.
Thank you! Will do! ☺️
Well done maddie. I enjoyed your video and felt you sound and delivered like a true professional.
Thank you so much!
Great time to arrive. Moomba Festival just started. Formula One Grand Prix is soon.
Some day trips I always recommend are the hot springs at Mornington Peninsula and to visit Wilson’s Promontory. A nice day activity when you want to do a walk is the to scale solar system. The Alexander McQueen fashion exhibition is still on. Brunswick St in Fitzroy is a great day. Check out suburbs like Carlton, Richmond and Fitzroy. Perhaps take a boat to Williamstown.
If you’re ever over Ascot Vale way and need a local Aussie grandma to buy you a coffee, tell you you’re doing amazingly well, and give you a hug, shout out 😊
Thank you for the advice! I will take a look at those places ☺️
Bless you 🙏.You are a true Aussie icon who just made this old man feel proud to be an Australian.Thank you.👍 🇦🇺 ☕️
I’ve got to see how this plays out! Subbed!
Welcome aboard!
Maddie this is amazing!! Hopefully see you again soon 🥰
Aww thank you!! And yes! Hopefully we’ll be able to meet up again ☺️ Miss you!
Give it some time, you are going to love it here!
Good luck in the next phase of your life. It's not easy leaving your home behind for a new one, especially with no plan, and I applaud you for that. I remember being in Melbourne for a year for university, and I do know Aussies are a friendly and welcoming bunch.
Thank you! It’s nice to hear someone else went through something similar :)
Good on you Maddie. I travelled solo across the United States in the mid 2000's and I was terrified at first too but I found that when I started talking to strangers, it made things so much easier. People were so nice and helpful and I relaxed a lot more and enjoyed myself. Even when I got stranded in the middle of Texas overnight with three random strangers (because the greyhound bus we were meant to catch had overbooked), it turned out to be enjoyable as we played cards, shared snacks and got to know each other while we waited for the next bus to come along. One guy played basketball with the Texas Longhorns and was on his way home to see his family. He told us that he had declared for the NBA draft and was hopeful of being selected. Unfortunately I don't remember his name but I often wonder what became of him.
Solo travel offers experiences like none other, and it's a personal growth journey as well 🙂. I wish you wonderful adventures and interesting companions.
Thank you so so much. I already have learned so much about myself… this experience has truly been like nothing I’ve had before
Welcome to Melbourne Maddie… it’s a great city with lots to explore and experience. I did a similar thing when I was about your age and moved to work in Germany. Away from my family, that experience shaped my life for the better - that was 25 years ago. Enjoy you time here.
Amazing that it was such a memorable experience for you even 25 years later! I hope to have a similar experience :)
Welcome! Hope your having fun ❤
Thank you!
Good luck on your travels Maddie.
Thank you!!
As a foreign citizen myself living and working in Oz, when you showed the wallaby bouncying around, i suddenly miss home and choked up a little before you said it.
Aww, yeah the wallabies really got me 😌
Welcome to the creative and coffee capital of Australia. I travelled as a backpacker and moved to London to live. Like you a huge move. If you ever need a hand with anything whilst you are in Melb please just reach out. Enjoy and safe travels 🙏🏻
Thank you so so much ❤️
Hope you’re having a great time here in australia so far :) cool to see you are getting to travel around a lot!
I am loving it! Now I’m off to see even more on my trip up the east coast :)
@@MaddieRyles if you go through Canberra more than happy to give you a tour or suggest a bunch of places to visit / check out! Our Enlighten festival, and Balloon Spectacular are both running at the moment, and there are a heap of museums, and a ton of nature! :D
Congrats on taking that leap to leave the nest and see what's out there. I know just how you felt when you arrived in Australia being a bit scared, lonely and missing home, I felt exactly the same when I came here. I thought I'd give it one week and if it didn't get any better, I was on the next plane out here, fortunately things turned out alright after that first week and 24yrs later I'm still here. Lets just say you will have a ball here, get all your paperwork squared away, find a job and just enjoy Australia. If you think Melbourne is hot just wait till you come up to sunny Queensland in the summer, the heat is unbearable. 🥵🥵🥵Happy travels and I look forward to following your adventures down under on your CZcams channel. Kia Kaha
Thank you for the kind words! Lucky for me I don’t mind the hot weather :) Australia is truly a one of a kind country - I am loving it!
Great vid. Enjoy ur time here Maddie 🇭🇲❤️✌️
Thank you! Will do! ☺️
Welcome to Aus! Travel is the best. I planned to be away for 1 year, ended up 10 years overseas. Places, memories and lifetime friends!
Welcome! Looking forward to seeing more videos from you!!
Yay! Thank you! More to come :)
3:34 When you said nobody knows me, to me that is the most golden part of travel. Being completely anon and starting new.
Scary but liberating
G'day Maddie! Belated welcome to the land down under aka Australia! How is life as an Australian been treating you? If you visit Sydney be sure to visit the Sydney Opera House as well as Darling Harbour (with a visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship), Taronga Zoo & The Art Gallery of NSW (if you like art). More importantly get to know the locals.
Just saw your vid I live in melb very ballsy to commit on your own. I got home yesterday from a 13 day trip to south WA drove across & back. You'll love it
Glad you made friends here...yes all you need do is ask for assistance and we will help.
Two weeks down the track, I guess lots would've happened in your journey, so I'll try and catch up with your vlogs. Cheers 🤗👍🥳
Welcome to Australia, if you are travelling up the coast towards Queensland you have to visit Fraser Island/ Hervey Bay you'll definitely enjoy it.
Definitely have Fraser Island on my list!
It's how you grow, moving out of your comfort zone. Traveling is great for that. Wish you well in your travels here!👍
Its funny you're doing this here. Im planning a solo trip to the USA.... just go over there and explore. Happy to hear your thoughts and advice for travelling around the USA, Im sure ill face the same struggles you are here in Melbourne!
Mate! Great to have you here, and hope you really enjoy your time in Australia. Most Aussies are not gonna growl at ya if you ask for help… just reach out and say gidday …
Thanks! So far everyone has been so so friendly :)
That was really cool, great video!
Thanks! I’m glad you like it :)
Welcome to the land of Oz. I hope you enjoy your time here and some wicked experiences. I'm in the Yarra Valley east north east of Melbourne out past Lilydale.
Welcome 😎 you'll be right. Were a friendly bunch and are always willing to help you. You just got to ask and don't be afraid. It's a great place to live. ❤️
Thank you! I’m loving it so far :)
Having experienced a YOLO trip of New Zealand, it's definitely nice having a structured trip.
My wife and I lived in Philadelphia for 5 years and returned home to Australia at the end of 2021.
At the beginning, we were lucky that our apartment complex was mainly people from work, and we had each other's company. I'm not sure how I would've coped without my wife, but internet connectivity has made the world a lot smaller. I'm hopeful you continue to enjoy your experiences of Australia.
Thank you! Luckily I have a bit of structure to my trip now and I’m enjoying it!
welcome to the land down under the best place on earth, you will have such a good time here and meet so many new and good friends, enjoy
Thank you!! You are so right, I already have 🥰
I doing in Abril the Welcome to Sydney tour with welcome to travel .. also my first time as solo trip ..very nice video..getting more exited now 🎉
Yay! Good luck and have fun!! It’s going to be one of the most amazing and memorable weeks of your life 😁
I’m 60 now but when I was 19 I went to Europe specifically France and remember the culture shock. I grew up in Australia with a background of bird calls, magpies, cockatoos etc and in France it was deadly quiet. Just that small thing freaked me out so I understand your trepidation.
Great video of your living abroad journey, inspiring ~ so great to move abroad! Excited for you and all the feelings of becoming a world citizen...reminds me of my feelings when I moved to Madrid by myself...looking forward to your next post...(a friend of your mom)
Awww cute, don’t worry we’ll look after her, all she has to do is ask and people will help her….She’ll be right💖🦘🦘🇦🇺😀
Aww thank you! ❤️
Yes, people have been so nice to me here!!
Enjoy and have fun
Great vid. I live here, and have not had that much fun. Lucky/Unlucky to hit 40C day here. That must have been the only one this whole summer. I also noticed you went from Melboooorn to Melben in your first week. Well done.
Thanks! Haha the “Mel-born” “mel-bin” pronunciation still trips me up 😂
Stay Safe Maddie and keep your head on a swivel the worlds a harsh place sometimes
Be proud of yourself. I thought I was brave moving three hours away from my country home to Adelade. But you my dear are next level awesome. Welcome to the land down under. ❤
Aww thank you so much ❤️
Australia welcomes you with open arms.stay safe and enjoy your time here.I hope to see you here on the Gold Coast Queensland ,You will love it here.
Thanks! I’ll definitely be heading in that direction 😁
You got this! No matter how hard it is, you can get through it!
Thank you! Traveling solo is full of ups in downs but at the end of the day I know the experience is so worth it 😊
@@MaddieRyles I live in WA. I have 3 adult daughters. Keep safe and if you need help don’t be scared just ask someone. Aussies are generally welcoming and friendly. Australia is a beautiful safe country. Perth and WA have stunning beaches and sunsets. The whole Western Coastline is beautiful. Look up beaches in Esperance (south) or Shark Bay and Ningaloo (north). Plus everywhere in between. 😊❤️🇦🇺
Lovely video and enjoy !
Well done, your very welcome to Australia. You are the perfect new recruit for our land.
Awonderful video. Make sure you come to the Sunny Coast
Welcome to Oz Maddie. I look forward to watching your journey through yours eyes and words and taking this adventure with you. If I can give you some advice it would be “If in doubt yell out”. If you’re unsure of anything at all, ask. Ask for help, ask for directions, ask for advice just ask. We won’t bite you, we are a pretty friendly people and want you to go home with nothing but great memories and some new Aussie friends.
Some great advice :) Looking forward to having you along the journey with me!
Well done! So brave ….Aussies love to help….So don’t be shy to ask …especially in Country towns….Stay safe and have the best adventures….There are always down days when you travel…that is just part of it…but it seems like you are on the right track ….Good on you
Thank you! So far the good days far outweigh the bad :)
Welcome to OZ Maddie. You are going to fit write in! We will probably want to keep you here. Relax and enjoy.
So far it’s been amazing!! I am loving the lifestyle here
the Philip island wallabies are so fuzzy and cute!
awesome bravery, God bless and all the best for your adventure 💪😃👍 remember never alone
Aww thank you ❤️
travelling alone is like Love... it's scary as hell and nerve wracking but also exciting and exhilarating all at the same time. what you won't see till much later is that this adventure will forever change you as a person. You will be more wise to the planet we live on, wise to other cultures, wise to dealing with conflict and so much more. It's going to be one helluva rollercoaster ride filled with up's and downs.......... think wisely, grab it by the Balls and enjoy the ride Mads you will never ever forget this journey.............. I never did! 😁😍
1. Don’t move to any country without making sure you can use your debit cards! 2. Vegemite is extremely salty, you scrape like one eighth of a teaspoon on a piece of bread and drink a glass of milk when eating. It’s like mustard in strength. 3. Well done for trying something outside your comfort zone!
Thanks for the tips! 😆
Hi Maddie you've done the hard part already, keep it up you're doing great. I also see you made it to my local beach in Mt.Martha (6mins 20secs into the video).
Thank you!! That beach is so beautiful 😍
@@MaddieRyles yeah it’s unfortunately the reason why I’ve had skin cancer as well. But what do you do.
Welcome to our wonderful country
Thank you!
I can't imagine actually moving across the world!
Props to you for being bold. Hope you enjoy the experience.
I hope you like it here in Oz as much as we do.
👍🇦🇺
Thank you! 😆
Come to Warrnambool at the end of the great ocean road. You will love it !
That’s so cool I’m also in the process of applying for the work and holiday visa. I’ll be heading to perth though.
I’ve lived in Western Australia for 40 years. It’s huge, safe, friendly, stunning scenery. Great local food and wine etc. Rental houses are tough to get at the moment though. Australia is bloody awesome 😊
I wish you the best of luck on your travels!
It’s the best reason to travel. Because it’s there!
you are a brave young woman. Welcome to my beautiful country and I really hope you decide to live here, you won't regret it
It is a beautiful country and I am so happy to be here!
Welcome to Oz Maddie. If you like coffee, animals, and the outdoors you've definitely picked the best place in the world for all three.
Okay I’ve already seen a koala up close, some of the most beautiful sites I’ve ever seen and the BEST coffee I’ve ever had. You’re so right
Welcome to the land down under where you will make a life time of lasting memories . Yes, it can be daunting ( especially travelling by yourself) but in sure you will do just fine. You will find the majority of people here are more than willing to help you with any problems that you may encounter, do not be afraid to ask . As we say here “ no worries “.
Everyone has been so so friendly! And I have heard “no worries” more times than I can count 😊
Welcome to Australia maddie make sure you call into the Grampians and say hi
Wow so brave, much admiration 😀
Thank you 🤗
Very brave!! Well done and good luck.
Thank you! 😊
good luck and have fun, make sure you visit Byron Bay and especially Nimbin,
Thank you! I plan on it ☺️
Enjoy and embrace the Australian culture, if your open to new experiences you’ll surely love this country and you will make a heap of friends along the way, maybe to last a lifetime…. We are a chill country so as you go you’ll learn to relax and enjoy everything this amazing vast country has to offer…. Enjoy your time here.
Yes, that’s the plan! I love the more relaxed lifestyle here
Well done dude...have fun while you're here
Thanks! ☺️
No worries mate. You will fit right in. I wish you every success and if you ever need advise, just ask people like myself on here.
Thank you!
I admire your courage and sense of adventure! Welcome to Oz. When traveling up the east coast you will probably not go to Newcastle (100 miles north of Sydney). It never makes the list of must do places to visit for some reason. But if by chance you do find yourself there, you won’t be disappointed. Beautiful city, spectacular beaches and coastline and friendly relaxed city where you’ll find it easy to meet people and make friends.
Thanks for the tips! I definitely want to visit Newcastle - I’ve only heard good things about it
@@MaddieRyles look up port stephens too you don't want to miss out if you stop around newcastle.
Welcome to the best city, you will love it here
Thanks! ☺️ I love it so far
Welcome to Australia. We are a country built by visitors so we will try our best to make you feel welcome! 😁
Welcome Maddie you won't regret it.
Thank you! I’m loving it so far!!
Welcome to our beautiful country. ❤️🇦🇺
Thank you!
Great vid....enjoy exploring Oz....it's going to be fun
Thank you! It sure is!
It’s the only way to live! Take the fear and embrace it. You won’t ever regret what you do. You only regret what you fail to do in life💖 Welcome
I live by the saying, you only regret the chances that you never take!
Hey, welcome to Australia.
This is a big beautiful island and there's plenty of room for everyone.
Thank you 😌❤️
Everyone absolutely welcome also in our slightly smaller island of Tasmania too ❤
As a ex-victorian that now lives in Brisbane, hope you get a chance to make your way north as summer starts to wind down. Melbourne is a lovely city but you'll definitely appreciate avoiding the Melbourne wet and cold winters haha! Highly recommend visiting the Sunny coast if you get a chance!
Thanks for the tips!
Welcome to the land of Oz and may your stay here be some of the best times of your life. I, too are going over seas solo in a few months. Like you I will have a few days before the tour starts. At least for you there is for the most part no language issues. Another great place to see wild life is Healesville Sanctuary and the area it is located is wine country. Another bit of Aussie wild life to look out for is bin chickens. Once seen, not easily forgotten.
Lol 😂 😂😂😂I agree 100%👍👍🍻
Notes! Thanks for the tips :) And good luck on your travels ☺️
Welcome to Oz! I’m originally from Canada, but I’ve been in Perth (WA) for about 15 years. If you ever happen to travel over to the west coast, would be happy to give you some advice and ideas. Enjoy the adventure!
Edit: I still get that excited to see kangaroos after all this time :)
Awesome thank you! ❤️
Hey Maddie welcome to Australia and don't forget to ask Aussies for help. We are very friendly people
Thank you! I haven’t met as many Aussies as I thought I would since I am mainly staying in hostels but everyone I’ve met has been so friendly!
Excellent video. So well put together. What sort of camera are you using . Have fun travelling oz
Thank you so much! It’s a combination of my iPhone X and DJI pocket 2 gimbal which I have been loving!
Welcome to Australia, writing from Perth. Enjoy every moment, Aussies love Americans xxxxx
Aww thank you! I will :)
Go for it Maddie !
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