I am a Brit who travelled to Australia – 5 issues I want I knew first

A British girl who give up her job to journey the world has revealed the 5 issues she needs she knew earlier than going to Australia. 

Katie Scollan, 21, who goes by @simplyyykatie on TikTok, bought her home and left her previous life behind to journey full time.

She commonly makes movies about her experiences, as nicely has giving recommendation to different younger individuals who wish to do the identical.

The TikToker has backpacked Thailand, volunteered in Africa and inter-railed round Europe – she’s presently in Australia.

In a latest video, seen by 100,000 individuals, she shared the 5 issues that shocked her throughout her time Down Below – learn on to seek out out what she would advise.

‘You will not see spiders or snakes’ 

Once you consider Australia, in addition to the gorgeous seashores and crystal clear waters, harmful snakes and bugs actually creep into the again of your thoughts.

Nonetheless, Katie has revealed coming into contact with terrifying spiders or pythons might not be as widespread as feared. 

She defined: ‘Initially, you will notice no spiders or snakes, I do not know what everybody goes on about however I have been right here two months and performed the entire east coast.

‘I’ve seen no snakes, solely within the zoo and spiders on one event, tenting on a distant island, so ease your thoughts.’

‘It’s totally costly’

Secondly, Katie suggested that Australia is usually a lot costlier than different in style backpacking locations.

She warned: ‘Subsequent up, you are going to spend so much more cash than you initially supposed and budgeted to spend.

‘It’s totally costly right here, so bear this in thoughts when saving on your journey’.

In one other video, she revealed that six weeks on the east coast set her again £4,177, together with the worth of flights being £600.

Nonetheless, commenters wrote ‘this is not too dangerous of a value actually’ and ‘How is your flight solely £600? I am jealous’.

‘The ingesting tradition is completely different’

Subsequent, the journey professional defined that the ingesting tradition in Australia could be very completely different to Britain – one thing she was not anticipating. 

She informed viewers: ‘Third is that the ingesting tradition is so completely different right here. 

‘Most locations you’ll be able to’t get pictures or doubles and you’ll’t get in someplace for those who appear drunk in any respect.

‘Plus, nearly all of bars shut at midnight and I had no concept about any of this earlier than I acquired right here and have not seen anybody discuss this anyplace both’.

‘You might want to e-book issues manner upfront’

Katie suggested that not like south jap Asian international locations, which are significantly in style with backpackers, touring round Australia requires extra planning.   

She stated: ‘Then, we have now the truth that it’s best to e-book your lodging and excursions manner upfront.

‘It is nothing like south east Asia the place you’ll be able to simply e-book as you go. The entire in style locations get booked up in a short time, particularly in excessive seasons.

‘So, to keep away from disappointment, be sure you’ve deliberate your journey correctly previous to coming.’

One commenter requested: ‘How far upfront must you e-book the hostels?,’ to which Katie replied: ‘For Whitsunday positively an excellent 3/4 months if you need the favored boats, hostels I might say positively no less than two months in excessive season!

‘However in off-season you ought to be okay simply reserving all of it a pair weeks upfront!’ 

‘The climate is not at all times sizzling’ 

Lastly, Katie tells followers they need to be ready for all climate in Australia, to keep away from having to purchase new garments whereas on the market.

She stated: ‘Lastly, the climate varies all throughout the east coast massively.

‘Do not simply pack for warm climate like I did, pondering ‘oh it is Australia, it is gonna[sic] be boiling’ – take it from me, you are positively going to want hotter garments too.’

‘I want I packed extra, particularly for those who’re gonna be going to Melbourne.’

Viewers wrote ‘thank god no spiders!’ and ‘okay so now i actually wanna transfer to Aussie [sic]’.

Others added ‘Very informative video’ and ‘good to know’.