
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 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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