American vacationer reveals why she didn’t like Australia

An American vacationer has revealed the explanation why she didn’t like Australia and labelled her whole two-week expertise as ‘bland’.

American journey blogger Grace Cheng visited Australia for 2 weeks in Could final 12 months and visited Melbourne, Gold Coast, Byron Bay and Sydney.

Ms Cheng, who has near 70,000 mixed followers on Instagram and TikTok, shared a video on December 29 itemizing the explanation why she didn’t like Australia.

She described her journey to Australia as ‘bland’ as a result of nation being so far-off from all the pieces and having ‘mediocre’ seashores and cities.

Nonetheless, she admitted her expertise could have been completely different if she organised a greater journey itinerary.

‘In case you watched my earlier video I discussed the way it was bland. If I am being trustworthy, not one of the cities actually stood out to me.’ Ms Cheng mentioned.

‘I do know it is in all probability on me for not having one of the best journey itinerary, however for those who’re evaluating to world requirements, the cities aren’t that fascinating.

‘Australia may be very a lot identified for its nature as an alternative. The journey just about consisted of mediocre seashores and metropolis life.’

Ms Cheng added that Sydney was ‘a bit underwhelming’ and that touring to Australia is a trouble as it’s removed from different international locations.

‘Australia can be simply so far-off from in every single place else on the planet. Travelling time alone in all probability takes over 24 hours.

‘It may be a little bit bit inconvenient and a trouble for those who’re not getting essentially the most out of this nation.’

Regardless of her journey dislikes, Ms Cheng did supply some positives about her journey down beneath.

She mentioned whereas many complain about Australia being costly, the general price is cheaper than cities like Paris and London.

‘I do not wanna solely speak concerning the negatives, I did have a superb time right here,’ Ms Cheng mentioned.

‘I do know lots of people say that travelling right here is dear and whereas it’s, it isn’t similar to locations like Paris or London.’

Ms Cheng added there wasn’t an enormous tradition shock between Australia and america and whereas there was no language barrier some Aussie lingo was laborious to grasp.

‘Clearly, it was tremendous straightforward to get round as a result of there was no language barrier,’ Ms Cheng mentioned.

‘It is not too massive of a tradition shock coming from the states both. I’ll say the lingo is completely different and it was laborious at some instances to grasp what the locals have been saying.’

Nonetheless, one factor stood out to the well-seasoned traveller – who has visited 36 completely different international locations – and that was the standard of meals at Australian eating places.

‘I am impressed to say that each restaurant we went to was so good – this was a sample all through the 4 cities we visited,’ Ms Cheng mentioned.

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Ms Cheng ended the video by asking her followers to supply suggestions for her subsequent journey to Australia.  

‘Whereas my expertise right here wasn’t what I anticipated it to be I actually cannot say I dislike the nation as an entire,’ Ms Cheng mentioned. 

‘There are such a lot of lovely locations I missed out on and that simply wouldn’t be honest. So for those who guys have any suggestions for my subsequent journey right here.. be happy to depart them down under.’ 

The video divided social media customers, with many outraged by Ms Cheng labelling Australian seashores as ‘mediocre’. 

‘They’ve one of the best seashores on the planet. such as you mentioned, it is on you to not go to one of the best locations,’ one particular person wrote. 

‘Mediocre seashores… you’re kidding,’ one other wrote whereas a 3rd added: ‘Mediocre Seashores. Present me a spot with higher surf seashores?’

A fourth wrote: ‘Nowhere within the states has the bondi to Coogee stroll, or Manly ferry or Parsley Bay. for those who’re not at a Harbour seaside why hassle coming?’ 

One other particular person sarcastically wrote: ‘Australia is terrible. Please don’t ever come again.’

Nonetheless, others agreed with Ms Cheng’s evaluation of Australia, with many agreeing that the nation could be boring. 

‘As an Australian I very a lot agree with you. By comparability to different massive world cities, particularly for a seasoned traveller, we simply DON’T evaluate,’ one particular person wrote. 

‘I discovered Australian cities to be boring af, it is nice if you wish to simply get pissed and lay on a seaside,’ one other particular person commented. 

A 3rd mentioned: ‘As a European, Australia is essentially the most miserable place I’ve been to, not a lot to see or do, climate will get outdated quick, identical with the views.’

Day by day Mail Australia has contacted Gracie Cheng for remark.