100 things I LOVE about AUSTRALIA!!

100 AWESOME THINGS ABOUT AUSTRALIA!!
Best things about Australia
Here are 100 things I have learned to love about Australia in my 1 year of living here.
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[@RadioSnivins]

Interesting chicken salt fact: no chooks are harmed in its production.

[@chriskelly3481]

...It DOES make one worry about WHAT the hell is actually in it though! 🤔...😆👍🇦🇺

[@Kalani_Saiko]

@@chriskelly3481 Tastes good, let's not ask 😂

[@stevenatkinson2360]

Well done it's nice to see other peoples perspective on our country we are lucky to have you here peace

[@308chewy]

I LOVE that you said $1 frozen cokes from MACCA'S without batting an eyelid . You are as Aussie a anyone can truly be!

[@danielkim7841]

By your compliment of Tristan, you are only proving and reinforcing his number 7 point, which is that australians are quick to accept you as australian for enjoying a frozen coca cola from McDonald's. If you so much as chew the corner off a tim Tam and use it as a makeshift straw for your milk, you will probably give them australian citizenship lol!

[@308chewy]

@@danielkim7841 you need to nibble off 2 opposing corners from your tim tam to do it right ! But yes that will definitely get you your citizenship, no question!

[@danielkim7841]

@@308chewy don't be silly! We all know that the REAL test for attaining Australian citizenship is that you have to know how to put together the perfect amount of butter and vegemite together on toasted bread, with not too much or not too little vegemite. Plus you have to name all the states of Australia in the chronological order they were founded, name 2 kylie Minogue songs, wrestle a crocodile, and ride a kangaroo. If you say "shrimp" and not "prawn" you will automatically be deported from Australia by immigration officials. But if Tristan so much as puts an entire dessertspoonful of vegemite in his mouth and swallows it, not only will Australians be impressed enough to give him australian citizenship, they will rename the Sydney Opera House as The Tristan Opera House! Australians seem that welcoming!

[@308chewy]

@@danielkim7841 I dunno about all that but the Vegemite to butter ratio is super important! Australians are happy to have anyone here for a visit or a permanent stay , just as long as they are easy to get along with and don't take themselves to seriously! Yanks tend to be a bit too "full on" for most of us.

[@rainbowcharlesbear]

mcdonalds in australia changed it to $2

[@WatchingDude]

In Australia I found that you can retain your own cultural identity and cultural ways provided you're also willing to fit in with Society. It means you can be who you are and part of the society too and you are still considered Australian. There are many famous people in Australia that are considered both Australian and are known for their cultural origins.

[@Ishlacorrin]

This, As an Australian born and bred I can attest to this. As long as you are not shoving it down our throats and following our laws, then you can live however the hell you want. Most of us do not care about such minor things, you do you. I have learnt so much over the years about different cultures just from living around people who originated in other countries and brought it over here.

[@carolinejanssen9034]

@Rita Review I agree. My parents migrated in the 70s from the Netherlands. My parents are more Australian than Dutch. We know about their culture and they are proud Australian. I think we are a multicultural country it’s important to respect cultures. My parents spoke Dutch at home and when friends came over they thought it was rude to talk Dutch if people cannot understand. My friends family’s from other countries never spoke their language around you now its common to do that. Also people move to areas where their culture is especially in Melbourne. So I don’t think that is integrating into the community. I live in the country and it’s all Australians. I’m a proud Aussie 🇦🇺

[@Kalani_Saiko]

@@carolinejanssen9034 My family has been here since the convict age and longer. You couldn't be more right! One of my godparents is Turkish and their family basically treated us as one of their own, heck my godparent's mother even scolded her family for speaking Turkish around us, we were as much family to them as they were to us.

[@Oz_2024]

Well done Mate, we need people like you here. Too many Australians don’t appreciate what they have.

[@RainbowDrop]

Yep and its like aborigines are a non-existent thing in other major countries

[@club1fan552]

So true!

[@BassMatt1972]

Great Ocean Road.. built by ex Digger/Anzacs.. as a tribute/memorial to lost soldiers.. the worlds largest War Memorial..

[@bluedog1052]

R U OK day isn't a National holiday, it's a National awareness day, everyone still heads off to work as per normal. Great vid mate and good luck on your future travels. You're welcome back to Oz anytime my friend.

[@resourcedragon]

"Holiday" means something different to Americans, they use the word to refer to things like St Valentine's Day and Halloween and so on, which are not public holidays in the Australian sense. So, in American English RUOK day _is_ a holiday! (I would expect Tristan to refer to the days that the State of Origin series are played as "holidays".)

[@hockers]

Yea it was just the other day like Thursday

[@vickispong1371]

Tristan our little ambassador for Oz. So glad you loved your time in our country. I really hope the next country you visit will be as exciting as your experience was here. Keep updating us on your travels. 👍

[@andyjarman4958]

They tried to open a Starbucks in Sydney. People were not impressed, it closed down.

[@aussiejohn5835]

Hi Tristan. I am so happy that in such a short time with us you are now an honorary Aussie. I would be very interested to see a similar video when you eventually get back home. Home is where the heart is and your opinions on some things may change. Enjoy your travels and your eventual journey home.

[@TristanKuhn]

I'm sure I will make some new observations when I'm back home and I'm sure to make a video about them

[@thelonelytheatrekids4366]

Please stay! We don't want u to leave Australia

[@fotisvlachos741]

Much love and support from Greece. I'm half aussie and I'm proud of both my countries.

[@JessKM]

Looooove this! You're definitely an honorary Aussie. Come back soon :)

[@TristanKuhn]

Thank you! Looking forward to coming back

[@andrewhazlewood4569]

100% it’s rare for me to agree with everything people post about Australia from the perspective of a tourist or recent immigrant but even with 100 topics I think you were spot on with all of them

[@lisazelko3353]

Also, with the holiday pay, we don't have a "use it or lose it" policy, it can roll over...my step mum has something like 3 years paid leave if she wants it lol.....clearly she loves working lol

[@MsMikuruBeam]

And it gets paid out when you leave, whatever you don't use

[@xinnonfren2042]

9:30 - You said "Melbourne" right :)

[@adamlowe9093]

Love this, you nailed it 👌 also as someone that lives in Melbourne, I love that you pronounce it like an Aussie.

[@lbelle8850]

100 things!!! Somebody give this man a citizenship, holy shit. Totally love you!

[@ozzymick1431]

Spot on, as usual, Tristan. You've experienced more in Australia than l have since migrating here 40 years ago! Good onya, mate! Have you considered migrating here?

[@TristanKuhn]

Thanks Michael! Love to but want to see some other countries as well

[@techo61]

@@TristanKuhn I'm quietly confident you'll be back, probably with family. It won't be too long before you notice the cover of your passport has changed.

[@RandomStuff-he7lu]

Maccas - yeh! Emoo - Oh no you didn't.

[@mikeparkes7922]

Lol!

[@thatfeelingtarot]

to funny

[@jcubed821]

What is Emoo? Emu?

[@333Saffie]

An ex of mine once told a guy "it's pronounced eem-you, like 'fuck you'."

[@godamid4889]

Yeah, you're pretty much an Aussie now. Love your work, mate. Hope you come back soon!

[@peterwilson69]

Totally agree! I

[@ActionJackson1982]

This video reminds me how happy and proud I am to be an Aussie, been to America 4 times but could never live there.

[@mikeparkes7922]

I always used to say that America is where you can let your hair down, but Australia is where you can let your guard down.

[@hannahl4269]

@@mikeparkes7922 ^^ and this is why I’m moving to Australia from the states as soon as I can. I love my home country but the quality of life is just so much better in Australia.

[@mikeparkes7922]

@@hannahl4269 I was born in Canada and have lived in many countries. It's by no means perfect, but the overall quality of life in Australia appears to be the best. A largely unknown fact is that 1 in 3 Australians (and/or their family) come from somewhere else.

[@carolinejanssen9034]

@@mikeparkes7922 so very true. I have been to the US couldn’t live there. There is a huge difference between rich and poor.

[@carolinejanssen9034]

@@mikeparkes7922 we are a multicultural country. Australians on average have 2 children. For a multicultural country we all get along.

[@FionaEm]

Very comprehensive! Well done. We're pretty lucky to live in a country like Oz 😊

[@TheHaymeadow]

Wooohooo! South Aussie here (living in Adelaide!). To be honest, we’re totally fine with the rest of Australia thinking Adelaide is crap, means they’re not coming here and discovering just how much nicer Adelaide is than the eastern state cities 😉

[@Lisa-jh9zi]

These videos make me so proud to be Australian.. we have an amazing country and majority of people love learning about new cultures and we accept them. Still a way to go with a few things, but overall - we really do have such an amazing country. We have the desert, rainforest, big cities, country, culture, native Australians (which is mainly respected), amazing beaches etc.!

[@AnEnquiringMind]

The Tim Tam Slam can also be done with coffee......

[@thespikedmikey]

ever tried it with an Espresso Martini? :D

[@AnEnquiringMind]

@@thespikedmikey oooooohhhhh...... I usually try and avoid those........ they is daaaaaangerous!!!!!!!

[@carolinejanssen9034]

And tea 🫖

[@MrKimbo71]

G'day from FNQ Cairns, Yep this is a pretty fair assessment of my Island home...

[@rebeccaburnett130]

G’day from Cairns as well mate 🇦🇺💚

[@tomikomirandilla5367]

Rebecca Burnett Cairns is lovely! Catriona is from there

[@rebeccaburnett130]

@@tomikomirandilla5367 I know I from Cairns

[@tomikomirandilla5367]

Rebecca Burnett omg you know Cat Gray?! Did you see her in person?😻

[@ruthpmj]

I was born in cairns left in mid-teens definitely want to go back for a visit one-day I’ve lived in Edmonton Gordonvale and cairns itself.

[@dannyweggy7719]

I love how at 8:05 u said "Macca's" on instinct instead of McDonald's

[@resourcedragon]

It took me a while to figure out but if you see "Mickey D's" that is the American slang for Maccas.

[@techo61]

Sadly he missed Hungry Jack's when referring to Burger King so Tristan still needs some work...

[@grahamlundberg4112]

Thanks Tristan for your observations. One good thing you missed is "Long Service Leave" for every 10 year's work we can get 90 calendar days paid leave, this is accumulative, if the leave is not taken it accumulates. Awesome.

[@peterwilson69]

Long service leave can be after 7 years in your’ve worked full time hours as a permanent casual (which means you probably missed out of 7 years of annual leave like I did, so kinda balances out).

[@heatherrowles2580]

Im so glad you enjoyed your time in our country and sad that you didnt get to see WA......hopefully you will get the opportunity to come back soon and see the parts you missed. I really hope you do, in my opinion you are exactly the sort of person we should be encouraging to come live here, open and genuine and more than willing to accept and adopt our culture......we know we arent perfect, but Australia is a wonderful place to be. Enjoy the next part of your travels and please, stay safe.

[@TristanKuhn]

Thanks Heather! I'd love to come back and see WA!

[@christormay257]

Its not winter right now in Australia bud, its spring and nearly summer..

[@Wojtek_-oz4mt]

This is obviously an older video.

[@christormay257]

@@Wojtek_-oz4mt it was only posted 12 hours, so I'm assuming its recent..

[@Wojtek_-oz4mt]

@@christormay257 The way he talks in the video is as if he hasn't left the country, when I think he has. And how could he possibly think it's winter?

[@becs4544]

@Chris Tormay Yeah, pretty sure he filmed this ahead of time - it's the same shirt and background as at least one other video from like two months ago 🙂

[@thelonelytheatrekids4366]

@@becs4544 yah

[@emmall22]

Come visit Perth, best beaches everyone is chilled as. Borders now open to most of Aus now.

[@Cadcare]

Every time I watch one of your videos it makes me happy. You seem to have won in the happy stakes. Good luck with it all, mate.

[@johndefriee1982]

you are already adopted Aussie!!!.......you speak so fast like us!!!! great video and safe travels dude.

[@mrookeward]

Need to stay a bit longer, or come back, until you can pronounce Emu :D. It's been good watching your videos and I look forward to your next adventure.

[@TombstoneHeart]

Tradie Culture: I used to drive a concrete truck and one particular crew of concrete finishers I used to cart to used to crack me up. Whenever I turned up with a load for them, there would be this very involved conversation/argument over how long it would take them to pour and finish that many cubic metres. I finally realised that they were trying to estimate what time they would finish the job and be in the pub that afternoon!

[@tomikomirandilla5367]

Filipino here 🙋🏻and love Australia 🇦🇺

[@TristanKuhn]

I love the Philippines! Can't wait to get back there!

[@tomikomirandilla5367]

Tristan Kuhn woah where in the Ph?

[@mikeparkes7922]

Love Filipinos...and the country.

[@tomikomirandilla5367]

Mike Parkes thank you 🤗

[@NeilMacedo]

Thank you Tristan 😊 Also, I don’t know if you’ve heard of a cricketer called Brett Lee, but you do look like him when he was younger

[@TristanKuhn]

Haha I get that all the time

[@NeilMacedo]

@@TristanKuhn 😊😊

[@truck4140]

Try having a christmas celebration when the temp. hits 40C or 105F and then you would wish for a colder christmas. I wish you were able to come to WA and experience our great state. Our excellent beaches and weather.

[@TristanKuhn]

I'm sure I'll get there soon

[@resourcedragon]

Or Christmas when a cyclone shows up without an invitation. Despite that, as a general rule of thumb, I like the Aussie summer Christmas. Snow, freezing temperatures (or even just cold and miserably wet) don't strike me as all that great.

[@erinjanssen8336]

14 - Speaking of untouched nature - NSW has a pocket of the oldest living forest in the world in the Blue Mountains. It was only discovered a few years ago. It was threatened with the bushfires, but they saved it 21 - Quokkas - We pronounce it “Qu-akka”, it’s like the “o” isn’t there. Think Fozzy Bear “Wakka, wakka, wakka” - Quokka - Ah, yes, you got it in 53 31 - You don’t have BBQ sauce on pizza?! Really..?! Wow... I did not know that 44 - Victoria has some of the greatest parks 47 - We even have some self-cleaning, automated toilets in some more remote areas, like Mudgee in NSW

[@dosaussiethai2127]

"Australia has one of the fastest 4G in the world" - I wish I could say the same about our home NBN internet T_T

[@TalkIsCheapActionsSpeakLouder]

True

[@Sagealeena]

Depends which rollout of NBN you got, I’m so glad I live in inner Melbourne because I got the first rollout with is much faster

[@sammy9931]

NBN is great! Everyone keeps on saying it is bad but it depends where you are, how would you feel if you work for nbn and everyone says it is bad but it is actually amazing!🥰

[@blackdatto]

Nbn depends on the ISP, we have business nbn that does not slow down at peak times but costs a bit more.

[@SilverFoxy207]

HEY Tristan its really good you enjoyed your overall time with us. I know some times would have been tough to that would make you just want to go home but that's expected. 😃 But the way to say philosophy is: **You Work To Live, Not Live To Work** 😉😁 You're Welcome back anytime.

[@emmall22]

Yes go the tim tams!

[@neilward1947]

Loved the video mate, well done 🤘

[@belle.m]

Hope you come back. You have a great appreciation for our country and people.

[@greenhouse3505]

From your first videos to your last, you can see your metamorphosis. Basically tenderfooting it, trying not to be offensive. To laying out your honest and decisive opinions without giving a shit towards the overly pc culture the world in general has adopted. You basically shoot straight, without aiming to offend and leave it up to the Nancy's of the country to CHOOSE to be offended. That's right, CHOOSE!. Our chill culture has definitely rubbed off on you in the best posible way. I believe your most positive take away from this country of ours should be... To be true to yourself. You be you... honest, straight forward & direct. If others have issues with that, then it's something THEY have to work on and should not be redirected or deflected on anyone else. Was a pleasure watching you grow young man. Hope the rest of your journey works out before you head home. Come back anytime. You're partly one of us now ;)

[@TristanKuhn]

Thanks @greenhouse. Sounds pretty accurate to me. Took a while but definitely speak my mind and have a VERY positive opinion of Australia!

[@greenhouse3505]

@@TristanKuhn You're welcome my friend. I'm probably a couple of years older than your dad, but would still happily buy you a beer or 3 if you ever come back to Tassie in the future. Bet I could enlighten you a little more with the cultural changes I've noticed over the last 30 odd years since I was your age. Looking forward to your European vids. (I think that's where you said you were headed next). Have fun mate... and keep seeing the positive. It's honestly refreshing for once to not see a vlogger constantly whinging about the negitive. Even when you do point out some negs, it doesn't feel like a dig, just an observation. Weird to say, but I think my kids could use a pointer or two from you attitude wise. I have them subbed to you now. Hopefully they listen to you where they don't listen to me. lol

[@mikeparkes7922]

GREAT comments, greenhouse3505. Spot on.

[@greenhouse3505]

@@mikeparkes7922 He's a nice young fella and I meant / mean every word of it. Besides... any excuse for an amber fluid. lol ;)

[@thespikedmikey]

Perfectly said. :)

[@estellemelodimitchell8259]

Thanks man for another great video on Australia.

[@mikeparkes7922]

Wow. Great video, dude. Probably one of the most honest and accurate reviews of Oz. Thank you! Cheers.

[@brucecampbell7851]

Good luck in your travels and back Stateside Tristan. The slang has a way of sticking, you might confuse your friends and family for some time.

[@michaelfink64]

Hi Tristan, did you notice that immediately after you said how stupid it is when people say "That frickin' hurts", you said there is "so much frickin' slang here"?

[@TristanKuhn]

I did haha 😂

[@mikeparkes7922]

@@TristanKuhn Lol!

[@stuartames8285]

Just by watching your videos I've come to realise the shear amount of things we take for granted here that we dont often appreciate we're lucky to have. Cheers for all the videos youve done during your time here

[@TristanKuhn]

Glad you've enjoyed the videos! You sure have an amazing country! Can't wait to get back

[@waralionamtb]

i love your videos Tristan and spot on :) even though your leaving Australia (which is sad) its great to see you enjoying other countries as well!

[@jayneross6123]

It's great that you were open to a new experience in a country that's a little the same but very different. Thanks for being willing to enjoy your Australian experience. Sorry Covid interrupted your plans but at least you were safe here. Have a great life and stay safe.

[@phoarey]

You make interesting observations. Enjoyed your videos.

[@tressteleg1]

Great video as usual. Having been to the USA several times in the past, I can relate to some of what you are saying. You said you loved the Goldie. Too bad I did not see you when you were here. Have a great time in the rest of your travels. Hopefully we will see you back here one day👍

[@kamakazie0]

Dude, amazing video! Australia seems like such a better place to be 😭😭

[@sharonhobbs4144]

Those public lagoons are definitely amazing

[@shaun7297]

We love you too mate.

[@hollysano03]

Great vid!!

[@bogo9064]

Luv you’re vids

[@sea5063]

Farewell! Safe travels home. I hope one day you can come to WA. You would love Rottnest 😍

[@brenreeves9496]

Stay safe when you go home. Soo happy you enjoyed your stay here ❤️❤️

[@Marian1st.]

Love your videos about Australia. They should give you Australian citizenship for all the cool things you say about Australia. Thanks! Hope you’ll go back soon.

[@Morebeeswithpisces]

Quokka’s are so cute, I can see a similarity between you and them. 🐻

[@sweetypie9711]

Great vid Tristan ❤️ Hope you are enjoying your travels abroad. Miss you already and stay safe xox

[@davidjohnpaul7558]

Glad you had a great time here mate ✌✌

[@club1fan552]

Your positivity is lovely.

[@siryogiwan]

Adelaide is so underrated, lived there from 96-99 and 1 of my favourite places I've lived in Australia

[@exp1icit]

Ivan Milat also loved the backpacking culture

[@carolinejanssen9034]

That was a dangerous time. They caught him thank fuck. Otherwise it’s still safe. There is no much crime compared to the rest of the world.

[@chrisrosie0584]

Hot tip, if you can't get chicken salt where you are, use the chicken flavour sachet out of the Maggi (or similar brand) 2 minute/instant noodles on your chips (not the noodle soup). Its not the same, but pretty close.

[@mikeparkes7922]

Good call.

[@brettarcher8270]

Love your Aussie reviews! Pretty much on point!! You need to visit us in Tasmania! Its beautiful

[@Solara256]

I love you Tristan. I’m gonna miss you and your videos. Great content.

[@TristanKuhn]

Thank you! And I hope you don't miss them! I'll keep them coming

[@TheOscar1204]

Love your positivity mate…you’re very welcome here ❤

[@davidanning1280]

Tristan, I really love your videos.

[@thomasvanderlinden345]

good luck in life Tristan you have been an good ambassador for Australia and l wish you every success in life ,good on you mate

[@amandajohnson5221]

Loved your vids Tristan safe travels back to Texas

[@trevorhanlon6755]

By far the best vid on us Aussies great job mate did u visit hervey bay

[@tazzer9]

The biggest problem with america is highlighed at your number 12. Thinking that healthcare is poltitical problem.

[@EllieGirl93]

You made a great video about my country, Tristan 😊

[@steveskrobot9496]

Hey mate! waiting for a highly anticipated Hrvatski video!!!

[@TristanKuhn]

Coming soon!

[@theassortedchannel2944]

Hey Tristian loved the video glad you enjoyed Australia. Been watching quite a lot of your videos. Shame you couldent come to WA I live in perth. I beeb living on Australia all my life and tbh i reckon I couldent come up with 100 things I love about Australia. Some of your choices were interesting. I'm very interested in visiting America one day. Thanks For the video mate!

[@bronminett4042]

Also with the Tim tams if u use a warm/hot drink it’s even better 😊 pro tip 😂

[@YourPalKindred]

In regards to no.17 I think that stems back to when Aus was actually several countries, with each current state being its own country, so cultures developed independently to some small extent

[@stevepygram6706]

As the Mayor of "Nowhere" I hereby announce you to be an Honourable Australian👍

[@fc7424]

Good on ya mate, your Aussie az already. C ya back soon.

[@bettyboop73]

Awesom Tristan, I wanna move to Australia right now after watching this video! :-)

[@MrTCGAMES64]

Nsw has recently changed, many areas have 24 hour licences available including Sydney :))

[@BassMatt1972]

ahh mate are you leaving us? Has been fun watching you explore Australia..

[@TristanKuhn]

Thank you! I've sure enjoyed exploring your beautiful country

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherSH]

I’ve enjoyed your lists.

[@TristanKuhn]

Thank you! Glad you like them

[@janejohnstone5795]

It is such a young country,....fresh ,clean ,wholesome , unspoilt and new ideas.

[@bronminett4042]

To think you loved it this much with all the restrictions. You sir are an honorary Aussie for life now. Hope you get to come back and finish what you started.

[@marionpaul2066]

The place to get your licence is called the RTA - Road Traffic Authority, then Vic Roads etc...

[@deano305]

DMV = motor registry, usually part of ServiceNSW/SA/QLD/VIC most states have them as 1 stop shops for for rego, licence, other state govt paperwork

[@coasterblocks3420]

I felt for sure a comment about all the hot tradies would be on the list! The next favourite things list perhaps? 😁

[@iamkat-agnt99-ash-kbt.59]

Love this so much more than your hate vid lol Nice one 👍

[@SnowyRVulpix]

Regarding Christmas in the summer, do some search on Google for Australian Christmas Songs. One such song is "Rusty Holden Ute".

[@sharonhobbs4144]

Service used to be important in the US. We need that here !

[@sunnybaudelaire9384]

YESSSS! Love me some Vance Joy❤

[@mazdehay587]

hope your home safe and man gonna miss this vids. hope one day ya come back mate. where you gonna go next ?

[@TristanKuhn]

I'll keep the videos up! And I'm already missing australia so hopefully soon

[@carriebizz]

I love that you love Australia. I love our country. Yep I'm in Melbourne and our weather is pretty shitty most of the year lol

[@stevedavenport1202]

Tim Tams are now available in the USA