One example is the local term for flip-flops. "The Australians call them 'thongs', a word which in New Zealand refers to an item of ladies' underwear," said Mr Cryer. Why are flip-flops called thongs in Australia? All you need to do to figure out why we call them "flip-flops" is...
Be sure to carry ID and leave the thongs (flip flops) at home, as better attire will make for easier entry into most venues. Clubs in The City (Brisbane City & CBD) The after-dark scene in The City is a little less celebratory than in the Valley, but you can... READ MORE ...
If packing sandals for sauna/spa, I’d recommend lightweight flip-flops that squash flat. –Pack travel sized products whenever you can or transfer products such as shampoo, soap, shaving gel, into travel sized bottles or tubes. 10 days is not a long time so you shouldn’t need too ...
In our global village South Africans also wear flip flops; Australians wear casual sand shoes. I have tried to find the origins of the word ‘tackie’ in South Africa. Tacky because of the sticky rubber sole? There could well have been Dutch influence (Afrikaans ‘tekkie’ – original ...
. This time each year Australians commemorates this day together in so many different ways. Some families join together for a camping trip by a lake; some go to the local park to watch fireworks at night; some enjoy a meal at home with the family and many many many Australians pull a ...
Sandals or flip-flops are acceptable shoes. Women should have at least one set of dark clothing, preferably black, should they have to visit a government office. Picnicking in parks and squares is a popular past time among Iranians. They tend to do it from late afternoon to way past midni...
One of the biggest mistakes I saw many of the Australians I met last month in Western Canada make was that they almost all brought gloves. And I know – mittens seem kind of childish, right? The thing is, in so many cases, mittens will keep you SO much warmer than gloves. ...