Why You Should Quit And Move To Australia

[@JamesSmithPT]

And for those of you disagreeing in the comments. Maybe, just maybe… the video wasn’t for you 🙃

[@DawnThief23]

A finger in the arse is just uncomfortable, like when you have a claggy poo that won't quite leave...Australia looks mint tho..

[@g-man827]

Or maybe people who actually live here know about all the bad things about the country that you didn't bother discussing

[@JamesSmithPT]

@@g-man827educate them then 😂

[@NTL578]

@g-man827 To be fair, he does live there. Go on what are the bad things?

[@jamescostello2558]

Been doing this holiday thing for 20yrs

[@cristobal5096]

As a born and raised Aussie, I need to hear these perspectives as it's so easy to take for granted what is around me and how so many would break an arm and a leg to live here.

[@MrCardrona71]

Good point, i live in NZ, and it doesn't hurt to be reminded that compaired to what is currently going on in parts of the world today, life is pretty sweet down here......

[@nitishmanovha]

Facts, this video just made me realise how grateful i am to be in Sydney

[@Gealaiche]

I was gonna say. Sometimes you just gotta hear this shit so you appreciate what you’ve got hey?

[@hettijayne]

so so lucky its taken / taking me and my partner nearly 2 years to get our Aussie visas haha

[@stevenponte6655]

I was thinking same thing. 14:38 this is exactly what I needed to hear today. That’s it, I’m going to Bondi! Oh crap sculptures starting today! Argggh why couldn’t I have watched this last week!!

[@Jake-nb2en]

As an Australian who just plays apex legends and doesnt go outside, this is an interesting video, I had no idea it was so nice.

[@PlayingDownUnder]

Only Apex Legends?

[@richardbrewster1]

😂

[@jacksonr260]

🤣🤣

[@Jake-nb2en]

@@PlayingDownUnder And Stardew valley😎

[@PlayingDownUnder]

@@Jake-nb2en Noice 😂

[@crustydownunder]

As an Aussie, living in Australia, after hearing this guy, I want to move to Australia! He makes so much sense. Great video, mate.

[@tig79rover91]

u look like an intelligent person, so maybe u know how i can work in Aussie as a doctor? I am a doctor from Germany

[@carbonisotope6444]

@@tig79rover91 of course we need more doctors here in australia as there are to many immigrants coming into australia at the moment. Im not sure how but maybe apply for a working visa?

[@tig79rover91]

thank you very much@@carbonisotope6444

[@mickpee1468]

@@tig79rover91come to aus. We need more smart doctors.

[@IndentureTrustee]

@@tig79rover91 you should be able to, how's those arabs , indians who cheat their way into australia, get the chance and you as a german dont?..

[@Sairagna]

As an Australian whos going through some hard times mentally, this video made me look out the window and appreciate things a bit more. Thanks for the perspective.

[@finnwain2183]

I wish the stars would shine like they do do in the southern hemishphere, keep your head up up my friend.

[@brettharperspodcast]

As James said in the video, you're never alone.

[@gethboy]

Best 3 years of my life was living in Aussie. Miss it 🥲

[@pokinacha]

Perfect timing. Yesterday i was passed over for a 3 year posting to London from Australia. I was devastated. Was going to take my wife and kids on an amazing adventure and in my eyes, unfairly, wasn’t awarded the role. And then James reminds me I live in the best country in the world. Thanks mate. Needed it

[@bobhill9845]

London is a horrible, horrible place to live. God was looking out for you lmao

[@jonathanduffy1023]

Blessing in disguise! What’s for you won’t pass you.

[@adamellistutorials]

You’d be mad coming to London

[@jamescharnock4579]

Lucky escape, it was a shit hole when i lived their 30 years ago, God knows what its like now even the British wont go there.

[@tw5207]

Bro. London is awful. Stay away no one is happy here.

[@StephanAndreMusic]

You're making a damn strong case for Australia. I live in Hamilton, Ontario (Canada), and it's bloody miserable here. I genuinely don't know if my mental health can afford to live here for another year.

[@LT_Biscuit]

Booked a ticket yet mate ?

[@GayleS28]

Just do it! We love Canadians! The sun, the surf and the casual way of life makes all the difference. My Mum left Ontario in 1945...

[@thalassophile1665]

We love Canadians!! Do it.

[@eminavc3982]

Do Australians like Turkish people?

[@Omegaman-3010]

As an Australian already, i see this as an absolute win!

[@Skoopyghost]

As a Icelander. I am not crazy about 40 degress celsus weather personally unless I can walk around naked.

[@benhughes2563]

​@@SkoopyghostFuck man I'm english and our "summers" kill me.

[@wrm09]

@@Skoopyghostas an Englishman who has visited both Oz and Iceland you're both winners.

[@ursh447]

same

[@thanekrios3211]

@@Skoopyghost Yep. In Queensland where I live, Winters have beautiful weather but summer is awful. It's a bit of a cliche, but it's not just the heat, it's the humidity. The minute you're out of aircon on a hot summer day, you're wet with sweat.

[@AIFRANCHISE1]

The funny part about this video is what you said about moving from UK to Australia is how I felt about moving to the UK from the States. I think a change from the monotony of everyday life and experiencing something new in a new place is what felt good to me...More so than the country I moved to. Even with the shitty weather in the UK I feel better here than I ever did in Atlanta.

[@PhonySopran0]

gross lol. UK weather, food, people...all suck. Glad I don't have to work there a few weeks a year anymore.

[@AIFRANCHISE1]

@@PhonySopran0 Weather is ass can't argue with that but I cook my own food and the people here dont annoy me as much as the stateside folks. So ehhh to each their own I guess.

[@FretlessTree]

Totally agree. I'm from the UK and lived in London for 10 years. Visited NYC a few times and desperate to move there. Working on my green card. I just need a change of scenery, a new culture and some excitement again. London was great when I moved at 18 but I'm done with it.

[@cwills1985]

The UK is far better than America!@@PhonySopran0

[@jnightmare0]

Fair enough, although there are much better options than the UK if you wanted a “change of scenery”

[@n00bafier51]

Most real video I've ever bloody watched. Genuinely makes me proud to be Aussie and one of the best vids I've probably ever watch

[@fionab2333]

I completely agree! My husband, toddlers, and I went on holiday to Costa Rica, from Calgary. Our kids had so much fun going to the beach and swimming in pools every day whilst it was -30 back in Canada, that we decided to move to Australia. Less than a year later we did it. Have been here since 2011 (first Sydney, then Melbourne and now the Gold Coast) and we still feel like we’re on vacation.

[@hayden4279]

Gold Coast! welcome. My home ground haha

[@roberttbrockway]

Gold Coast FTW.

[@mutton_man]

I thought it was difficult to get residency to Australia?

[@roberttbrockway]

@@mutton_man it is but if someone has the right skills then they and their immediate family can certainly make the move. One year is fast though. That may suggest their skills were in high demand. New Zealanders are an exception BTW. Virtually all New Zealand citizens are free to move to Australia if they wish (and vice versa).

[@tehokowhitu00]

As a Māori living in Australia coming from New Zealand, I’m glad to call this country my home

[@jdb9388]

if you don't support the wahs youre a traitor

[@mihalyfreeman5928]

Cause thats all you have!

[@tehokowhitu00]

@@mihalyfreeman5928 not sure what you mean

[@MainakMondal-wz8cx]

So you were born in Australia?

[@tehokowhitu00]

@@MainakMondal-wz8cx no

[@rl7586]

I’m from Germany and came 1982 for the weather! Australia got all climate zones which is ideal for travelling Only 26 million people living on this continent Live now close to Cairns on the Atherton Tableland We lived before in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and now retired up here! How good does it get, amazing! Love your positive attitude, keep it up

[@WitOlszewski]

I’m Polish, just moved to Perth with my wife, because we felt that one day we would really regret that we didn’t give it a go, even though the whole process of moving from Europe to Australia was really tidious and exhausting with all that paperwork and other bull$h!t. And after a 4 weeks here I can tell you that - oh my, that’s the BEST DECISION we’ve made in our life! Have a good one mate!

[@bogan9738]

wa one of the best states you could be in. hope you enjoy it here we love the polaks or “white wogs” as we call youse

[@WitOlszewski]

@@bogan9738 haha I didn't know that you call Poles this way here :) Cheers

[@MindfulStir]

Welcome from another Perthonian!

[@WitOlszewski]

@@MindfulStir Thanks mate!

[@seancook8970]

Moving to Perth with my GF in January 🤌🏻

[@darrylhopcutt2166]

This is a classic example of “grass always greener” syndrome. James speaks in absolutes. I could find videos from Aussies who left and love England. I did the same when I left England for Canada. Your journey is your journey. Don’t be swayed by somebody persuading you the grass is greener when that’s their lawn not yours.

[@mkuc6951]

this x100000000

[@gg-ps1vz]

And for some reason he's coming at it from the perspective that your only option in the UK is to live in London? what???

[@hddy5994]

Yes and no. Aussie culture is all about the outdoors and not taking yourself or anything too seriously. It's unique.

[@Rob-nl5ge]

Very well said

[@durschfalltv7505]

@@hddy5994 Yeah but they were the worst when it came to the flue. I am german. Germany is pretty nice. But the government is shit. Less shit than Australia though. Australia is fucked.

[@annaminich7047]

SERIOUSLY THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@r2d2himself94]

As an Australian living in Sydney all my life i never really thought about everyday as being a holiday. But compared to other countries like the UK it really is incredible! Great Video

[@steviejrr]

Mate if I live in Sydney instead of the UK, I'd be walking every day looking at the beauty of the country

[@HBGamer44]

If you got money in the UK it’s better than living in Australia. But again, it’s personal preference! Both countries are great x

[@steviejrr]

@@HBGamer44 Wrong, completely wrong. If you're poor or rich it's better in Australia. UK is a miserable racist country where the weather is trash 90% of the year and there's kids with knives running around stabbing people. You're delusional.

[@steviejrr]

@@HBGamer44 There's also no such thing as a nice beach in the UK. Or hot girls.

[@peterbreis5407]

​@@HBGamer44 You have a better chance of having money in Australia, with the bonus of being in Australia.

[@Ask3lad]

As an Australian, a trip to Europe was shocking. Glad we have it good down here

[@zmirc]

Your honesty and passion are soooo appreciated. Respect!!!

[@andy2172]

Love the equating of living in London being "the UK". Sounds like you were unhappy with London, rather than the country itself, in many ways. I definitely get the cost of living, cultural differences though. Plenty of people live outside of cities in the UK and are happy, but people in London believe they ARE the UK, when it's actually the opposite. Anyway, happy for you that you have found somewhere better for you, all the best for the future.

[@jackbauer5455]

Yes exactly I live in Manchester and Im quite happy here although Im Portuguese so every time I miss the sun I can always pop a short flight to Lisbon lol

[@mattyno964]

I have recently discovered up north in UK is faaaarrrr greater than anywhere down South, and cheaper housing too

[@andy2172]

@@jackbauer5455 For sure dude, plenty of low cost flights available. I have family in Lisbon, beautiful city. Not saying you did this, but many people move here and complain about the weather/climate here. And I think "did you not realise this before you came!?".

[@andy2172]

@@mattyno964 I'm a soft southerner, but I have heard many great things about the North: warmth of the people, cost of living, sense of community etc. London is largely a ghetto cesspit now, with some prestigious buildings and wealthy pockets. Would much rather live further North if I could.

[@RightDenied]

​@mattyno964 Grew up in SE and London and feel the same. We grow up and get brainwashed by "its grim up norf innit", then you actually do extended visits and it's a different country, down to earth people, and affordable homes/related costs relative to incomes. The south is dead for the average person.

[@jackiesmith813]

Oh James, loved this video. So nice to hear you remembered our conversations. I’m with you on the Almond Croissant. Obviously never had one in Aus but they are yummy. Australian tourist board must love you. Take care and keep enjoying life. ❤️

[@sebfleebee]

I lived in australia in a campervan for 2 years. I got back to the UK about 4 months ago. I think about Australia on a daily basis, life is so much better there. This video has convinced me that I need to go back and live there permanently. I hope someone comments on this in a year and I'll be back there. I still call Australia home.

[@chrissomerville2625]

Hey Seb. Come on back mate it’ll be the best thing you ever did. Cheers from Sydney

[@konradklisiak2273]

In 22 days me and my girlfriend will be boarding our flight from the UK to Sydney where we will begin our new lives, we have visited a handful of times and finally made the decision to make it happen. This video basically sums up all of the reasons why we both want to live in Australia, so now when asked the question “why do you want to move there” I will just show them this 😂

[@Chrisking85]

good luck mate. thats a dream for me and my family.

[@djh9022]

Word to the wise, Sydney is far from the best place to live in Australia.

[@konradklisiak2273]

@@djh9022 I suppose it’s all relative, compared to where were living in the UK Sydney is a great place to live 😎, not hating on where we live as we love it here too but change is good!

[@djh9022]

@@konradklisiak2273 yeah of course, you’ll have a great time, and you’ll get more options as you go. Good luck with everything mate 🙂

[@cvspvr]

@@djh9022 you haven't been to newtown then. it's a nice place to live

[@lapwithnomap]

I'm Australian and my wife is from Germany. We moved back here 4 years ago and it has been the best decision! Now we are doing a lap around Australia in our van and seeing parts of the country that most Aussies never see. Great advice to come over for 3 months and see how you like it. Just be aware that being on a holiday is different to everyday life. You still have stress and problems but hey that's life!

[@maureenrhysjones4643]

GREAT VIDEO!! All of a sudden I don't feel so homesick for UK. I needed to see this! Cheers.xx

[@TheDoveking]

I took the 1st step and traveled to Australia for 1 month, loved it, and I 100% agree with James, especially about the coffee. I was living in Asia for years and to be honest preferred it to Australia, but I always had Australia as a 2nd location to move to in future. I intend to move back to Asia in future and take more holidays in Australia, the UK will always be my home, but it's a small island with (in my opinion) and ever decreasing quality of life. The world is a big place and being pinned down never being able to expand your horizons is having one foot in the grave. "get busy living or get busy dying"

[@abusyperson]

Whereabouts in Asia mate? How do you manage to find work?

[@slumped9677]

@@abusypersongood questions

[@mutton_man]

Do you have to secure work before making the move?

[@dansjourney5315]

Couldn't put it any better. Some would say I had a midlife crisis when I moved to Sydney at the age of 34 years old. In 2 weeks 25th Oct I will be a citizen. I've made some poor decisions in my life. But packing up and moving to Australia the best decision of my life. 😊😊

[@reiokimura6519]

Where are you from?

[@jhjjh-e6r]

USFCA men wouldve had guns for the women/ But 600+ dropped out soooooooo

[@dansjourney5315]

@@reiokimura6519 originally Manchester UK

[@annagilda1]

Leaving the UK and going to Australia at 26 was genuinely the best thing I ever did. Missing family is unbelievably hard, but my health and the opportunities I was afforded are beyond anything I could have imagined.

[@marcusrichards6511]

Your kind words have made me even more grateful to be living in Queensland as an Australian! While some things are changing over time to make us more like America, it’s happening at a slow pace. Despite these changes, we are still far better off than many other countries. Thank you for acknowledging us, mate!

[@CraigThomasBoyle]

Not that easy I'm afraid. This video breaks my heart cos I resonate with so much of what you said. Me and my wife travelled and ended up living in Sydney for 3 months. I got a great job in the CBD and made new friends via a BJJ gym. Life felt like a holiday - it was unreal. Even just walking back from the bus stop I often stopped for a dip in the Murray Rose harbour pool. But my wife's mum got sick so we flew home to support the family. She passed away and we ended up getting a dog to cope with the loss. I had my eye on getting back to Oz but our visas expired and we couldn't really agree. Ended up buying a home here in the UK and having a baby. Super happy with my little family life up north but MAAAAN I miss oz a lot and always wonder what could have been. I really try and come up with mental gymnastics about how i'd have gotten bored of Oz eventually, missed family etc but this vid really brought back what I loved about Sydney. I do need to point out some negatives -- your video is solely weighted around weekend warrior city types. There's a lot to love in the UK that isn't about drinking at the weekend.

[@NiceTryGuvnah]

What exactly is stopping you from moving in the future or atleast just visiting for a holiday? Also maybe if you stayed in Australia you would of missed England. Just a thought.

[@moses7766]

haha sounds like you know where home is brother.. we shall see you and the family soon im sure.

[@CraigThomasBoyle]

Aye man, part of my heart lives in Sydney forever :( @@moses7766

[@tillyg1541]

What are you waiting for?

[@Paul2377]

Always feels like a grass is greener thing. I'd love to move to Aus, but my Aussie mates over here think I'm crazy. They say Aus has no opportunities that's why they came to the UK. To each their own I guess.

[@everest_CFA]

Yep, I’m an Aussie and have travelled a lot. All the points James makes are spot on. Whenever I travel and come back home to Australia I’m really appreciative that this is my home. The little things that annoy me I suddenly appreciate. Thanks for posting James.

[@willsouth4485]

My parents moved me and my family to Brisbane when I was 8. I loved every minute of it but my dad moved us back to the uk in 2012 and I grew up in the uk all through my teenage years feeling that there was some void in my life with not a lot going on and always being bored which led to the consumption of drugs and alcohol as I got older. My parents then decided to move back again in 2020. It was the second best decision they’ve made, that being behind moving in the first place in 2008. I have Australian citizenship and couldn’t be happier being at uni and and making some amazing memories. So this video really resonates with me and I will be recommending this video to a few of my mates so they can get a better idea of what Australia is like because honestly words will never do it justice !!

[@aliabdaal]

Love it

[@albomt1393]

didn't expect to see you here!

[@beatrice5224]

Omg this crossover’s so unexpected i look up to you both!!

[@NICRED4D]

Your amazing Ali!!

[@therealmapletree5746]

What is bro doing here 😭

[@brendanalder8293]

Your cinematography is bloody awesome mate. A serious pleasure to watch

[@timothyorange1998]

I am so happy to hear more people talking about psychedelics openly. They changed my life, they got me off alcohol and got me looking after myself. I'm happy and healthy for the first time in my life because of psychedelics - I even wrote a book about it. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@charliehobson33]

Me too, one of the reasons I quit alcohol, what's the book? I'm taking a year off for various reasons

[@patrickmullen2938]

My mother wants me to take some with my sister she had some depression issues but I’m not sure what do you think (I also have depressive symptoms from time to time)

[@robertmcmahon4156]

Take in a safe comfortable environment... Beach camping ... interacting with sober people can give anxiety, so maybe avoid that. Mushies are good as they are 5 hours and you learn alot, nice and sociable too. Sit our on the deck under the stars with good company also a winner. 🌟

[@AusValue]

they also turned my mum into a drug induced paranoid schizophrenic, be careful about promoting them, some people have the wrong genetic make up for it

[@Mr47steam]

as someone who loves gloomy weather and was forced to move to the UK at age 12, I'm done moving. But I LOVE alternate perspective videos like this.

[@PhilosophyLines]

Yeah, my favourite weather is kind of Autumnal gloom, or clear in the late afternoon. Seeing James in the direct sunlight makes me feel anxious, I hate direct sun!

[@fpsmatthew6107]

As a Scottish man, it’s not for me😂

[@SolasComposer]

Thank you for making me more great-full for being born in Australia, I aught to move near the beach too, been thinking about it for a while.

[@ryanpeacock9891]

As someone who lives in the suburbs an hour from Sydney, I would say that Sydney is a lot like London in the sense that people aren't always friendly and are quite caught up in their own lives. We get friendlier further out from the CBD i promise 🤣

[@LaMereACaniche]

That's a thing with most metropolis sadly, I moved from a really small town where you could wave or say hi to random passerby to a place where people look at you as if you're insane for doing so. The culture shock was pretty bad lol.

[@jackg93]

Get yourself to the cross 😉

[@bogan9738]

people are nicer in the riff than the cbd it’s mental. moved up to gc it’s heaps nicer here but less jobs

[@graysonharris3207]

I'm about to be in Australia for 5 months studying abroad. I've been super nervous and this video has made me even more excited! Thanks for making this James!!

[@JamesGiacoumakis]

A lot of it is right! Glad you like it here down under mate! Wish we could catch up in Sydney some time. I'm a 24yr old founder. Would love to hear more about your story

[@Whynotchannel-jt2ek]

Mate, I moved over here about 4 months ago from South Africa, and today was just one of those days where we missed South Africa and everyone there, but honestly after watching this video I was just reminded why we are here and how fortunate and blessed we are to be here! Thanks for sharing awesome

[@fictionaddiction4706]

Isn't south africa more beautiful though?

[@ProcyonAlpha]

lol@@fictionaddiction4706

[@alexia7022]

@@fictionaddiction4706yeh along with the load shedding , corrupt government and high murder rate

[@OzPozzy278]

South Africa needs to learn our Australian equality

[@Whynotchannel-jt2ek]

@@fictionaddiction4706 South Africa is beautiful no doubt

[@aaronpaid5835]

I've just read your 'Not a life coach' book and I'm booking a one-way ticket to South East Asia. I was trapped in my toxic environment (private life and work) and decided to leave and life a little! Thanks for the inspiration James!

[@eliyaeats]

I’ve lived in Australia my whole life and this video low key changed my life. It’s hard to view living here through the same lens as you as I’ve never known anything else.

[@OscarWarbrandt]

Awesome video - I did a working holiday visa for 12 months in Australia back in 2014-2015. One of the best experiences I've had in my life. Since then, I've gotten into a real boring routine with a corporate job in a big city and your experience in London really hit home for me. I'm day dreaming about coming back to Sydnet, bondie or coogie beach. I'm hoping soon I will.

[@SomethingNick]

I'm Aussie living in London, been here about 4 years and definitely keen to move home soon - main issue with going back is OZ is so isolated and I still want to see so much of Europe

[@JC-gy2kt]

Londoner here, I got Londoner friends who moved to New Zealand, which country is better?

[@jnightmare0]

@@JC-gy2ktas someone with family in both places that moved to NZ. Definitely NZ you won’t regret it. If you like a more busy kind of place then Australia

[@richieworkman5365]

@@JC-gy2ktNZ is fkn boring mate and everyone I’ve known who has been there/lived there has said the same thing, don’t get me wrong it’s a beautiful place but boring😂

[@JLBCredit]

@@JC-gy2ktI’m weighing up moving back to NZ this month, but only because I’m nearly eligible for a passport which will get me to Aus! Aus > UK > NZ Auckland gets worse by the week, and the rest of the country is more suited just to holidays- especially if you’re comparing with London and used to having year round options for stuff to do.

[@SomethingNick]

I actually just decided to book a one way flight home for this time next year apparently I’m easily influenced

[@christiancockayne]

I often come back to this video. Sounds ideal, need this to happen to me. Manifesting it. Thanks James

[@ZMS_96]

I watched this video before coming to Australia and I am watching after being here for a month. it's crazy how on point James is. Australia is a crazy country, the quality of life is incredible! I am in love with this country so much!

[@patrickdervan3444]

I moved from the UK to Australia and decided to move back to the UK to be closer to family. Maintaining a relationship with family on the phone is easy for adults, but grandparents will struggle having a relationship with grandchildren when they're young. Also, in my opinion, if you're unhappy, you shouldn't expect sunshine and beaches to make you happy. My happiness comes from my personal growth and my kids. I spend my time learning, training and enjoy time with my family, I hardly have time to notice the bad UK weather. However, if you're in a bad environment full of temptations that make you unhappy, you should move. But you could just move to a nearby city rather than a new country. In saying all of this, Australia is a great country.

[@Rave.-]

sunshine and beaches are a HELL of a proxy though, i'll say that much.

[@rebecca7410]

As someone who moved back home (for family reasons) from a tropical 'paradise' country where I was earning a v high salary, I agree. Being in my early forties now, I feel so very differently about living my life so far away as I did in my twenties and thirties, when it was just about myself and having as much fun as I wanted, without needing to worry about family. I knew it was time to come back when I saw my parents older and with health issues. It isn't the same on facetime/whatsapp as actually being down the road. Also; I appreciate the UK seasons so much now, and weather never gets me down, I just get out in the driving rain in wellies or wrap up in winter, whereas I found Oz summers (had a friend who lived there) and the summers in my v hot, humid country unbearable. To each their own though- I still know someone who is living in Oz for good, despite family being so far away. I couldn't personally, but they seem happy.

[@ninurabandara3180]

you got a really valid perspective :) im the same. i want my parents to be happy as well. they took care of me when i was young and i have to pay it back.

[@fpsmatthew6107]

As someone who genuinely wishes just to move anywhere else with sun, when it’s this time of year and it’s dark all the time I 100% want to just jump

[@petecabrina]

@@rebecca7410 I am Australian and would never live in the tropics, summers can be a nightmare. This video being based in Sydney is probably close to about the perfect climate you can get, basically lovely 8-10 months of the year and I know for some foreigners can be a revelation to their mental health.

[@christophecazaux6018]

100% agree. Im french and live in Australia since 4 years. Everyday is beautiful and feels like holiday. I'm living in Noosa since 2 years now and wish to never go back in Europe to live. Don't get me wrong I still love to travel Europe but that's it. Very grateful for Australia

[@vindiesel5466]

Well said, i agree

[@JamesyMusial14]

Noosas a popular holiday spot so of course every days going to feel like a holiday lucky you 🎉👍🏽

[@Jared-en1im]

Well yeah, you live in Noosa, no fucking shit everyday feels like a holiday hahahahahahahahah....

[@christophecazaux6018]

@AceOfSpadesPRO01 everything is possible mate 🙏

[@christophecazaux6018]

@Jared-en1im yeah just manifestation mate

[@Maddie0897]

Was sacked by a county cricket team in England in 2004, 2 weeks later I was in Bunbury, WA. 20 years on I'm still here. Love this country

[@handlehaggler]

Bunbury for the win! 😅 i didnt think i'd be seeing my hometown in the comment section today

[@nestorcolt]

I have a very good friend from Australia who works with me here in Barcelona. He misses the place and talks about Melbourne in a really enthusiast way. Few weeks ago I watched a video on youtube about Australia and I fell in love. Now your video is giving me the vibes to make the choice.

[@lfcbroady]

I moved to Australia (Perth) in 2007 when I was 10 years old, from Cardiff, Wales. I can safely say many years later that I am very grateful for my father coming here with his trade as a boilermaker and giving me a much better quality of life. I finished school, got an apprenticeship, qualified as a LV mechanic and have been working ever since. At 27, I've just bought my first home, it is 1000sqm, 25 minutes from the city and 15 minutes from the airport for less than $600k (307k GBP) I could only dream of that in the UK. Family and friends are definitely the greatest hurdle, but sacrificing a quality of life to spend more time with loved ones is something you have to weigh up. I am lucky to have some family decide to emigrate here after visiting on holiday. TL;DR If you are able to emigrate to Australia, do it.

[@trancemadmaz]

Have you kept your Welsh accent?

[@lfcbroady]

@@trancemadmaz Nope, I sound as bogan as can be :/

[@trancemadmaz]

@@lfcbroady 🤣🤣 Good man. I spent 6 months in Perth during my travels. Amazing city to get settled and raise a family tho nightlife is a bit meh. Mandurah and Fremantle are nice spots 👌

[@nemanjamilovancevic7311]

1000 sqm?

[@lfcbroady]

@@nemanjamilovancevic7311 1/4 Acre, 10,763sqft

[@seanferres]

As someone who moved here 23 years ago and always thought that places like the US were superior.. the more I've travelled, the more I've realised you're bang on here. I felt really patriotic after watching this 🇦🇺❤

[@LewisBerry-u8q]

Loved this video, just got my first year WHV, fly out end of sep! I can’t wait!

[@024Carlos024]

Yo, I'm glad I came across this channel. I'm 29 and almost done with my cybersecurity degree, and I really feel this video. I've been saying for years that I want to leave the Netherlands where I live. My dad lives in Spain and just looking at my Spanish friends, the quality of life is so much better there. Indeed, things like the beach or catching a fish on a boat and eating it-simple things. Australia has always been in my top three countries that I want to visit. Since I have an international job, I could also live there. Maybe it's time to actually go for it! Keep up the good work

[@cooledcannon]

How is life bad in NL??

[@CD9688]

I’m first generation Aussie, Mum and Dad came here from Scotland and Ireland. Worked hard, got a house and raised a family. Best decision they ever made

[@MysticGohan01]

Working hard gets you that in many other countries too, including England, but with just less racism here :)

[@biggiedii4889]

​@@MysticGohan01Less racism where? I'm Asian in Australia who studied abroad in Europe and the racism I experienced in Europe was so much compared to Australia.

[@MysticGohan01]

@@biggiedii4889 yeah they're pretty racist in Europe too, but my experience with australia was far worse, especially their treatment of the aboriginals/natives. I've spent a year in Italy and never even had someone look at me twice weird.

[@MysticGohan01]

@@biggiedii4889 also I did state England, if you read, you'd see. Most of London isn't even white. Turks run the west, bengalis the east, Indians the north, and blacks the south of London

[@biggiedii4889]

@@MysticGohan01 In Europe (UK) I had lads making kung fu noises at me, pulling their eyes. I was told in Austria to go back to China among other microaggressions. Everyone has their own experiences but Europe was far worse than Australia for me.

[@dimitriosbakogiannis7012]

As a Greek who is trying to move in Australia, this video is really encouraging. I wish the best, mate. Keep creating beautiful contents !!!❤

[@ΣτυλιανόςΤσιγκριστάρης]

Γεια σου φίλε. Προχώρησε καθόλου στη διαδικασία;

[@Burgundeh]

Bro, you got me damn near convinced. I'm a nurse and I've been traveling in the US which has been great! It seriously saved me. I was so close to falling off the deep end because of the stress of work and deep unhappiness with where I lived. I'm already finding myself becoming frustrated with my day to day life again. I think I might pull the trigger on this.

[@quagmillious9627]

I'm an expat from the US who has lived in AUS for 10 years now. Yes the country is going through some struggles, but I have never doubted me and my wife's decision to live here over the US. People have it good here, and most of the population have never had to endure an actual economic downturn. For people looking to come here, it's awesome. For those who have grown up here, its not that bad.

[@vladimirproshops]

"expat" shut up, you're an immigrant

[@tdb7992]

I'm glad you and your wife are liking it here. After ten years, you are one of us and very much an Aussie now!

[@yabbadabbadoo8225]

Its so nice to find someone who fits in, knows what he wants and just gets on with it. 10/10 dude

[@rollierollout]

So sweet! I moved from a big city to a small town 3 years ago and I have very similar sentiments about my new home! Which country doesn't even matter, sometimes a change of pace is enough to change your whole life! ❤

[@kevindykes1399]

I had a very similar experience. Moved here from the UK in 2014 when i was 27. Agree with pretty much all youve said. I remember my first week sitting on the beach thinking, 'why is everyone not doing this'. Only downside is that ya have to budget for speeding fines. Theres hidden cameras everywhere and random speed limits.

[@Soldier-J7]

or maybe... and this might sound like divine revelation, but maybe dont drive too fast? drive like a normal person.

[@justzemy8793]

I’m moving there in January! I can’t wait to explore this beautiful country

[@JF-xm6tu]

I live in australia but a lot of what you have said about getting out of your comfort zone and reinventing yourself really resonates with me

[@dkdoodle]

Fwiw you can do those things without moving to Oz lol.

[@JF-xm6tu]

@@dkdoodle yeah it is true. But for him it's what got him out of the comfort zone

[@kyannguyen2652]

Im originally from America but now live in Melbourne Australia and have been here for 9 years. I totally agree everyday feels like a holiday. Great Weather, super friendly communities, convenient locations and of course nice beaches😊 This is from my personal experience of living here and is also one of the best descisions i've made

[@guyguy9913]

Hey! I am 19 years old and just moved to Melbourne from London 2 days ago for education for either one or two years. I want to reinvent myself and look back at my time here (or perhaps never look back who knows) and say this is when my life began and where I learnt to spread my wings. What advice can you offer if you’d be willing to. I don’t know a single soul although being in an institution with a very small number of people will help with making friends. But how else can I fully breathe in What Australia is all about and return a different and Better person? Thanks in advance!

[@kyannguyen2652]

@@guyguy9913 Hey, Welcome to Melbourne! Glad you wanted to come here to make a change. I know you've bern here for a couple days, so maybe it'll take time to sink in. My advice is really to get to know Melbourne. Try new things, explore around Melbourne. In Metro areas and even national nature landmarks. Its is a very beautiful city and community. I'm sure you'll find loads friends to venture here. We're very friendly people. Try a new hobby you maybe never have done yet. Maybe join certain sports clubs or join events. A great way to get to know people. My overall advice is really to get to know Melbourne. When you get know this place and its roots and the tradition around here, you'll feel apart of it. Because you are! Please don't be intimidated by anything. We're a very friendly community. Hope my advice could help. Get to know your knew home for the a few years and I'm sure there will be great memories and a brand new you coming out from Melbourne Australia. Cheers🙌

[@TheIceyeddy]

I used to live in Melbourne but moved to the sunshine coast as the weather in Melbourne is awful! Not sure how you think it's great weather 😆

[@kyannguyen2652]

@@TheIceyeddy It seems you've lived in Australia your whole life. Compared to other places around the world, Melbourne is blessing weather. I came from Colorado. And in its winter season, it would snow and freeze like crazy. You'd sometimes consider moving elsewhere. So if you've ever lived somewhere else, you'd know melbourne has great weather

[@TheIceyeddy]

@kyannguyen2652 I lived in England 🇬🇧 until I was 25, so I'm used to bad weather. Melbourne's weather is better than England's but it is still cold and grey alot of the year. I needed sun and warmth throughout the whole year which is why I moved to Qld. But I can understand why you think Melbourne has nice weather if you originally lived in Colorado.

[@Marcus-Jones]

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[@elpillo7281]

As a Swiss citizen, I was in Australia for 3 months and I can tell you: I had never felt better from all the sun and the friendliness of the people, never have I felt more welcome, not even in my country (because of my immigrant background), whereas Australians welcome anyone with open arms and lastly, never was I in better shape physically... Australia does wonders for people that love the sun and thrive in open-minded and culture friendly environments. Great video mate! Hopefully we meet at Bondi Beach someday... :-D

[@Tigey-xv2dw]

As someone who loves the sun and lives in Australia and always forgets sunscreen I can’t wait till I get sun cancer when I am 50

[@elpillo7281]

@@Tigey-xv2dw Don't say that... Enjoy the sun and the good vibes that come with it and protect yourself, my friend. ☀

[@teresaearl5688]

Yes, still feel like we are on a vacation after living in Australia for 24years. ❤

[@DreadedHol]

Love these videos. Straight talking and honest- what I need at the minute. So many videos are negative or all just make the same points. It‘s nice to get a proper motivational pep talk instead! Thank you 👍👍

[@thecontainerthecontents6889]

the light makes all the difference. sungazing, mood, energy, health.

[@cooledcannon]

Solariums are almost as good

[@Anrahs34]

This was exactly the video I was looking for, one that emphasized the simple lifestyle, thank you ☺️

[@Anrahs34]

@@anotherway007 I guess that depends on where you're coming from and what lifestyle you already live

[@againstthestatusquo]

I love that this video has given like the entire Australian population a new appreciation of our home haha. A fresh perspective is a beautiful thing

[@markpitt3300]

I love this! I’m here now on holiday, and wanting to move! This video is exactly what I needed! Been doing BJJ in Brisbane and Byron and the people are very friendly.

[@zed5129]

BJJ peeps really struggle to get through a sentence without mentioning they do it. Just like MMA guys eh.

[@TheTazmaniyak]

I love your positive attitude and comments about Australia, albeit it was a bit light on "cons" (like, were there any at all?). It's nice to also read so many positive and uplifting comments. I am born and raised in Australia and couldn't wait to explore the rest of the world. Eventually I had an opportunity to leave and I took it and I never returned to live permanently. I love my life "overseas" and can't really imagine my life back in Australia. It has many great things but also many things I don't like and it's the same for many Australians I know and meet in other countries who love their life away. Home is where you make it ... I don't believe there is a "best place" for everyone. I am happy you and many of your commenters have found their personal best spot ... I have found mine for now and I'm very happy not to live in Australia. I love to visit for many of the reasons you state (and to see family) but I love even more coming home. It's worth reading a couple of the other commenters who list very valid cons about living in Australia .. definitely worth seeing a balance.

[@Saundersstrong]

Great point at the end. Just fucking DO IT!! Iv'e been doing the same stuff asking around. Just fear based thoughts. Cant wait to book my flight and check Aus out .

[@PieterJanDelbecke]

I moved from Belgium to Sydney 12 years ago. In my first week here I met up with another Belgian that had been already in Oz for over 10 years. He told me: "It's better to be poor in Australia than to be rich in Belgium". Greetings from the the Northern Beaches. Loving life!!!

[@Rob-nl5ge]

Australia is amazing, no doubt (I lived in Melbourne for eight months), but it's not as easy as just quitting and moving there. If your clients, family, friends are all based in the UK, it's very hard to turn that all upside down and move to the other side of the world because of the weather and lifestyle.

[@obsoletecd-rom]

He wasn’t tied down by anything. I think he mentions not having kids and how that would have made the decision a lot more complex. It wasn’t a decision made on a whimsical fantasy. When the place you call home, doesn’t feel like home, you come to a point of having to make a difficult decision like this. It’s not easy. But the pain of regret and never knowing is worse.

[@ChrisGill-w7n]

Great video mate...I am so Happy that you have grown to love this country as I do. Came here when I was 2 and now am 65

[@thekrazyasian]

The beach is for rich people in Australia. most of sydney lives in the western suburbs, it's hard to get to the beach. Those cafe boys that live there are probably from rich families in the northern beaches n eastern suburbs.

[@PhilipShand]

thekrazya........ Believe it or not there are actually some beaches outside Sydney. I live in Port Macquarie.There are quite a number up here. Sounds like you need to get out more,at least out of Sydney.

[@yror732]

This video resonated with me quite a bit. While I grew up in Ireland, I can confirm that a typical British weekend as described in this video is pretty much identical to a typical Irish weekend of drink and drugs, followed by a week of depression that can only be cured by more drink and drugs. I can probably count on one hand the number of drinks I've had since I emigrated three years ago.

[@jackbyrne7976]

Yup Tallaght

[@vindiesel5466]

Would never move back to Ireland, Australia far better place to live

[@45graham45]

Glad you are happier. But You don't have to live the "typical" life here in the UK. I've had an amazing life here so far & I'm sure I'll continue to do so. I never got into the drugs, drink thing that many do, but always been into adventure & extreme sports instead. Actually I found that many Aussies are into that drink, drugs thing too when I was there (I've been to Oz many times. I do like it there but prefer it where I am in the UK)

[@valenciacuttriss4259]

It’s such a beautiful video and l know how you feel. Everyday l thank God for helping me migrate to this amazing country. I watched my children and grandchildren growing up here, knowing life for them here is freedom.

[@drdavz8359]

I needed this to be honest. My sister moved to Australia in April 2023 and is returning home to scotland for a few months before moving back permanently. When she leaves for the second time, i'll be going with her. I've been all over scotland and england and i've realised that the UK just isnt for me. I've lived here my whole life yet I dont feel at home. I will also be 27 by the time I move so this video was almost tailored to me specifically lol. Cheers James !

[@heronymous__bot]

British Ex-pat who has lived in all three cities. Melbourne is hands down the best for meeting new people, multicultural, food and lifestyle. Great for those wanting a complete experience. Sydney is for those seeking status, the finance bros, beautiful locations but it's a wealth driven city. Great for those wanting the flash, shiny things. Brisbane is up-and-coming, but people can be very cliquey and reserved. Great for those wanting to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

[@Alistarc1969]

And I thought you were living in the UK! You're right about the coffee in Melbourne. It's the beat in the country! Great video by the way.

[@baconbrandon1441]

Hey James funnily enough this is the first video I’ve come across of yours and I think there’s a reason behind it. I resonated a lot with pretty much everything you said. Appreciate its a big ask but could you do a video on how you managed financially when you moved over, what you did and the process of setting up your business. I don’t tend to comment but thought I’d ask, thank you anyway.

[@pauljakeman]

The uk is more then just London, which literally acts as it’s own country. I can see why people get a better life in Aus compared to the uk. But in the same way you don’t have to cross the planet to get a better life. Aus can be great for a lot of people, but it’s not for everyone. Great video.

[@JMichael2x2]

Excellent clip - so well done - buddy, you’re a master at this!

[@FaunKeH]

I've existed in Australia for the past 28 years of my life minus 1 week (to Barcelona). Not a travel bug at all, Australia is a beautiful land - overall we have our mindset right here

[@Corrans]

As a South African, who is sick and tired of the crime here in my country, I am SO keen to investigate Australia. I believe it's beautiful and similar to South Africa.

[@lilgregore]

As an Aussie with good mates from Pretoria and Durban, you'll fit right in here and absolutely flourish. The nation's capital, Canberra, has a large and healthy South African community too so if you are ever there you won't feel far from home.

[@Corrans]

@lilgregore Ah thank you! That's wonderful to hear. I have heard that Aussies don't like South Africans. Is that true?

[@lilgregore]

@@Corrans From my experiences I don't think it's true at all. I've never heard anyone say a bad word about the South Africans we live and work with. As a nation we had an argument a few years ago about why we weren't offering emergency visas to South African farmers because we see South Africans as really culturally similar to us, and hearing about the farm murders and the race-based government-level corruption has us worried for you guys. We've seen such a large influx of South Africans in recent years that our bigger grocery stores have brought out South African sections where you can buy Zoo biscuits (and other local foodstuffs too).

[@Corrans]

@lilgregore I cannot tell you how much hope that gives me. I am really getting worried about the crime (and other problems) here in South Africa but was worried about being accepted into, and by, Australia, and Australians. It's a dream of mine to go check it out. Thank you for the replies!

[@elise.mcculloch]

He has me in stitches all the time - considering moving and if this isn’t a sign I don’t know what it is!

[@JamesyMusial14]

Born and raised in the Blue Mountains I always laugh at people who talk down on Sydney or Australia in general, you can tell straight away they’ve never been out of the country 😂 after plenty of holidays to the USA and various other countries you quickly realise just how beautiful our home really is.

[@aussiedanny28au15]

I’ve seen Bangladesh and India and it made me realise how ignorant we are and how good we have it here. However the social media doesn’t represent what actually us aussies think about our country, most like it here even my friends/acquaintances. This is also the reason why people move here from these two mentioned countries

[@christian8657]

It’s videos like these about going out there and trying something new, I am feeling a sense of dying by being in corporate and I have a passion for PT and I’m currently studying it I feel like I need to take the leap of faith in the next year to feel like I have control of my life again

[@C63Bez]

Me too bro 9-5 rat race is not it at all… it feeds my ego because the money and status allow me to buy things that give me external validation. But this isn’t fulfilling. That’s one thing stopping me, the validation and safety and comfort. Other thing is I don’t know exactly what else to do lol

[@AugustBooth]

You've got some good vibes, mate. Appreciate the quality content. :)

[@banehardly5396]

Legitimately good points and it does seem all the more intriguing to look into moving and working in AUS, I even have a friend moving there next month with his girlfriend. But when your mentality is "you have to live in London in the UK" and "there's nothing to do on the weekends other than drink" it's no wonder why life would become expensive, hard and depressing with that lifestyle and location. I do find it frustrating that people still look at the UK as just London and nothing else and see it as a legitimate argument to go overseas. There are some great cities in the UK to live and work, but that doesn't mean to say the country still doesn't have huge problems and it is better overseas - not just in Australia - in a lot of areas. I guess you just have to look at things as a whole when looking at a country rather than one city and one lifestyle.

[@cathamill3321]

Yep love Ausssie and I'm a New Zealander still in NZ, but man a holiday in Aussie is never long enough, love it, the people are always happy and relaxed, it's warm, it's beautiful, the wild life is amazing, it just has such a relaxed vibe

[@timijosephariyo]

You hit some real strong home truths - loved the point about things being 'a day way' and 'put the mask on yourself first in a plane'. Thanks!!

[@lexsaunders1742]

I know I’m commenting on your post of 11 months ago. I just wanted to tell you of the consequences of your act. My father agonised like you about coming to Australia in 1927. I’m so bloody thankful he did. He loved his adopted country, he fought for it in ww2. He had 7 sons 21 grandchildren and to many to count after that. I was a surfer, life saver and went diving spear fishing. Had a fishing boat, now I’m 76 and have a picture of my grandson on my fridge age 6 with his first fish, that was 15 years ago, my wife died of cancer so I’m alone again. Don’t know if you will even get this but hope you do and understand what your doing. Australia needs more people like you, good luck, have a happy life mate. Lex

[@Scottwoolley_]

I lived in Oz for 1 year in 2015 and returned to the UK when my visa ended. I agree with most of your points but you can still live that lifestyle in the UK, just not on tap because of the weather (which makes me appreciate it more). Sub topical waters in Cornwall, beautiful mountains in Wales and Scotland and easy access into Europe makes the UK a good option. The grass is greenest where you water it and if you're not happy in UK it doesn't mean Oz will solve all your problems. Rent might be in comparison with London but getting onto the property ladder in Sydney is almost impossible.

[@kizzfdz1991]

Cornwall sub tropical waters? hahaha the highest temp is in august at around 18c. Somewhere that's actually sub tropical like Mackay is nearly double that with a max sea temp of around 30c in February.

[@Scottwoolley_]

@@kizzfdz1991 the climate is designated officially as sub-tropical. Did you not read my point on the weather not being consistent? Cornwall can reach 36 which is warm enough for me.

[@kizzfdz1991]

@@Scottwoolley_ you said 'sub tropical waters' which is what I laughed about not the weather or climate.

[@Scottwoolley_]

@@kizzfdz1991 the water is pretty crazy blue, Isle Of Scilly is definitely sub tropical

[@kizzfdz1991]

@Scottwoolley_ maybe it's just me, but the colour of the water doesn't indicate if it's sub tropical. To me that would be water temperature.

[@clearasday-news]

i loved that. i moved to australia in 2016 and it was easily one of th best things i ever experienced for my mental health and my physical well-being. nice vidoe mate you hit all the feelzzz

[@edvvard101]

Bro, it just sounds like you became a more mature person in Australia than you were in the UK. I don't need a fancy car to feel good about myself, and I live in the UK. Home is where your heart is.