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[@OnePackWanderers]

After reading many comments… it seems the fitted sheet problem is limited to hotels 😂🤣

[@timlindsay6363]

I'd say you both would (and are) fit in well living here. Your vlogs show that how genuine you are with a sense of humour and no BS. Hopefully, that is how the majority of Aussies have come across to you. Thank you for showing me another side to the country I love and live in. PS - Yep, most homes here will have fitted sheets 👍

[@daveamies5031]

And if that was your worst problem you must have been scraping the bottom of the barrel looking for a problem 🤣 You've probably figured out why so many people who visit Oz end up staying

[@kayenash5481]

Not realy, I've never had that problem, that one you showed us didn't even tuck into the end of the bed & that's not on. Good luck next time 😀

[@annajanka1124]

I suppose in hotels, the way it is, makes it easier to change the sheets regularly. More quicker. Than with fitted sheets.

[@christinehebiton4126]

@@annajanka1124 and more evenly for wear and tear as fitted bottom sheets wear out more quickly then unfitted that are swapped around more often. Where as most families have had fitted sheets for years 😜

[@patricksmith5264]

Total respect for you guys for not changing your video style or content just to maximize views. Thank you for taking us all along for the ride.

[@jiggywithit522]

When you buy sheets in Australia, the come with a fitted sheet in the pack. You're just staying at a cheap hotel that saves costs by not having to keep track of a pair of sheets and instead has hundreds of the one kind of sheet. ;)

[@boppermacca9346]

Can't wait for you guys to see Sydney especially just west of Sydney in the blue mountains

[@ElGordo1959]

I think the fitted sheets is a hotel/motel timesaving cost saving thing because I've had them even in Perth WA (WA stands for wait awhile 🙃) since 1989 when I first migrated here... What I hate about hotel/motel sheets is the hospital tuck coz it gives me foot and leg cramps, and first thing I do is pull the corners out!

[@ritteach]

What is Xifaxan used for? It is used to treat traveler's diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy, a brain disorder that can occur due to severe liver disease. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. My nephrologist recommendation for travelers diarrhea ( food poisoning)

[@brettevill9055]

Around the block! That's a big adventure. Please be careful - do your research and prepare carefully - before you go west of Charleville.

[@wallyvandenberg9899]

Hi guys. Enjoying your vidoes. We do have fitted sheets here in Australia. My guess is that the places you stay at are being practical, as flat sheets can be used as bottom or top sheet. Fitted sheets only on the bottom, and when worn out would make the flat sheet then redundant. Enjoy the rest of your trip 🇦🇺

[@sethngo2924]

Must have been a nice rest ... glad to hear you both have nice time with the family, but WELCOME BACK!

[@aniela129]

To be fair, at home we have fitted sheets on our beds. Don't really want to faff around with trying to do all the folds to keep the sheet on top of the mattress.

[@Muffy.from-Oz]

Guys we only have fitted sheets ????? Hotels are another world. Love your channel. Cheers Muffy from Oz (Australia)

[@harrydunleavy8356]

I know you've already been to Perth but north Western Australia is unlike anywhere else in Australia or even the world. The nature in areas like the Kimberley and the Pilbara are like a different planet and would highly recommend if you find yourself up there.

[@niki4you]

10000% the no fitted sheet is a hotel problem!! I have absolutely no idea why our hotels most of the time don’t do fitted sheets… I’d have to assume it’s to make it quicker to change?

[@joandsarah77]

We have fitted sheets. I've never bought a set that didn't include a fitted bottom, a flat top and pillowcase/s. I find it rather odd that hotel doesn't. I'm not a huge traveler but I don't recall if hotels often don't? That's strange.

[@rajivmurkejee7498]

Most people have fitted sheets at home but hotels ans Bnbs sometimes don't simply because it's easier business wise to have standard sheets all over

[@sportsfanivosevic9885]

The best and cheapest way to travel Australia is in a van.

[@jonathont7866]

as a 35 year old Australian who has never left the country; I've never heard of a bed with no fitted sheets

[@GaryDiamondComedy]

What a lovely young couple! I only just started watching. Loved the videos of Melbourne and The Great Ocean road. Can't wait to see more. Hang onto your girlfriend buddy. Is she that sweet in real life? She's like an Angel! Happy travels from Dr Diamond 😂

[@mattsmith3135]

I haven't heard of any of those KZbin channels mentioned, but then again, I was very very late to the KZbin thing.

[@tiinah-b2326]

So what’s your channel name going to be now, without the packs on your backs? 😉 Or will the packs come out again…..Such as, when your dad joins you again for a biking trip. I have always admired your ability to travel so light…. It definitely would make for much easier travelling.

[@Bobbydazzlla]

Right on time - welcome back. Hope the wedding was a blast.

[@bernietaylor2344]

I know you can't possibly see all of the country but why not go bush (inland) for a bit ?

[@guyrandom8518]

Welcome back guys

[@nataliekeane8944]

That's hilarious...all we use are fitted sheets in our homes in Australia 😂😂😂...hotels don't use them because they're harder to launder and store and fold I'm guessing. We've been using fitted sheets for eons!

[@peterhoz]

YAY welcome back!

[@DrRedLemon]

So glad you guys are travelling all of Australia!! Looking forward to more vids!!

[@Wanderer509-]

Lol, the lack of a fitted sheet is annoying! But to be fair I have run into that a time or 2 in the states and Canada. I think it’s cheaper and easier for them. What I detest are bed bugs, hope you don’t encounter those vile creatures!!!

[@garthwaters5756]

whenever i feel down and out ill just watch one of your vids lol ,Tia just perks you right back up again lol , Tia for smiles 😊

[@glenncol]

Welcome back, love the channel

[@tintooki]

Fremantle YESSSS!!!!! (When you live there, you can start calling it Freo.) PS: I hope you don't change your mind just because you get to see the rest of awesome Australia.😄

[@adrianplunkett494]

Is Canberra in your plans?

[@lindyralph8792]

But we DO have fitted sheets in our homes, I would say it's only hotels that don't have them, but I do understand your wrath hehe.

[@kcl2862]

Sadly you should have said how to deal with food poisoning. I.E. different stages of F.P. And ramping up a response.

[@snip3d]

$130 a day in australia is pretty damn good!!

[@bevyow299]

Where did park your car while away?

[@OnePackWanderers]

Parked it with a friend 😊

[@larrywarren3603]

When you are a travel content creator, which country do you pay your taxes to from KZbin, insta etc income?

[@MattBlankenshipPhotography]

Like #225 from Gilbert, Arizona!

[@phunk8607]

WE have fitted sheet that hotel is weird. Home, we all have fitted sheet for all the American think we are backwards lol

[@ryangibbins8196]

Seems like a few commenters think your dad is rejoining you two here in OZ & you will be riding bikes again here. I understood that was the plan for the NEXT country you're visiting. Or have I got it wrong?? 🤔

[@OnePackWanderers]

No, you have it right. Dad will be joining us after our time in Australia 😊

[@LonerCycle]

I can't wait!

[@wallywombat164]

I wish i had some money.❤❤❤

[@davidw4987]

The reason I have been dipping in to your vlogs is that you are not only a charming couple but in a vitriolic world your positive take on wherever you are is kind of uplifting and soothing.

[@PeteV.53]

I second that 👍🏽

[@Fish29077]

Agree, I like the fact they appreciate everything, even been off the beaten path. Living their best lives.

[@mattraschke2889]

Fantastic Q&A guys, and welcome back. By circumnavigating Oz, you'll have done something 99.9% of Aussies haven't done. How epic. Great timing heading north as we head into winter and the Top End dry season. Enjoy.

[@jamesrobinson4429]

Well said Matt about the 99.9%, I live in Cairns for about a year now and still haven't seen the Daintree rain Forrest which is about 2hours North from me,I guess we can be a lazy bunch sometimes

[@francinelynn334]

It’s very common for hotels to use all flat sheets including to cover the comforter. Generally people use fitted sheets in their own homes. Ask one of your hotels why they use flat sheets!

[@Hudpower]

Was going to the same thing. We use mattress covers/protectors, fitted sheets, flat sheets, and then what we call a doona is similar to what you would call a comforter, hotels can use cheap thin ones. I suspect this is all because Australia tends to be hot for tourists maybe so they don't use invest in nice ones? Not sure. But don't worry, that's a hotel thing! If you did an airbnb I'm sure you'd find that you had all the layers you want.

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

Flat sheets only work with flat mattresses. Curved sheets are the worst to to sleep on. 😜

[@gingerdrake9158]

The fitted sheet thing is so very weird and that would annoyed me too. I can tell you now that 100% of most Aussie homes use fitted sheets. Its so random that the places you are staying don't. I can only assume there are reasons. LOL Maybe they don't like folding them 😂Flat ones would store better. Maybe the bottoms ones wore out? Yeah odd Hopefully someone can enlighten us... I think you need to show us the sheets on all the places you stay in now lol.

[@gingerdrake9158]

I want to know why the pillow cases in the US don't have the extra flappy part to keep your pillow in :P

[@vickimanning1725]

Maybe laundry services only use flat sheets?

[@megsybond]

I was thinking the same thing. I've always had fitted sheets and have never seen a doona with just two sheets sewn together. That smacks of serious el-cheapo bedding to me.

[@gingerdrake9158]

I've stayed in a lot of Holiday rentals (mostly units) and caravan parks (cabins) where they don't supply sheets. In the units they'd supply the blankets and comforters and in the caravan parks nothing. We always took our own. I haven't stayed in enough motels to have noticed the bedding.

[@kierannelson2581]

My guess is more budget places would use fewer sheets and not fitted.

[@chopper7352]

Great Q&A. That's weird about the fitted sheets ...or lack of. I've never known that to be a thing (Aussie beds not having them). All mine over 40+ years have had them. Though I'm not a huge traveller / user of hotels (generally only 2-3 per year).

[@aussiegooner]

I think hotels prefer flat sheets cos they're easier to change, clean & store. I'm Australian and I've only ever used fitted sheets at home so they certainly are a thing over here.

[@Kashimax]

Also the heat from washing them kills the elastic in the fitted sheet.

[@dianegates3162]

So glad you loved Fremantle. It's a really special place. My partner looks after the heritage buildings in the city for his job. 😊

[@kylieanne23]

As an Aussie I own all fitted sheets but yes hotels do the flat sheet thing which I can’t stand either… totally with you Tia!!!

[@jenimcniven8704]

I am in Thailand at the moment, and same thing, flat sheet on hotel bed. Don't get it. Definitely fitted sheets at home in Oz, but hotels and hospitals use flat

[@houseparade1767]

Wow wasn't expecting the full trip around Australia but such an awesome adventure!! Can't wait to see what's coming - safe travels!

[@noelanderson8915]

Welcome back. By the way, that's the first actual KEY to a hotel room I have seen for many a year. Have a great time on your lap of australia... You seem to have left out TASSIE> You can't do that..... Tassie will knock your socks off. The roller bags were one of the first things I noticed, other than the key thing.

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

Everyone uses fitted sheets in their home in Oz. You are likely getting flat sheets in hotels, motels etc because of having to launder them constantly. The laundry is likely outsourced and try folding a fitted sheet neatly which would not look all that great in a hotel aesthetic and would take up much more space in terms of transportation etc..

[@sonnyday6830]

The reason your videos are so popular is not just about your travel and the Countries you visit....its about you TWO, you guys are natural and funny 🙂

[@davidharris8266]

I really hope you take a day trip east of Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges before you leave Melbourne. Clearly you guys love nature so it would be perfect for you guys to explore the area.

[@vickimanning1725]

Imagine if they came across a lyrebird - now that would be a great vlog

[@AidanPayday]

100% this

[@jaidenriddell3288]

Yes just dont hang around in Dandenong itself 😂

[@Evervigilant88]

I am Australian and met my Peruvian girlfriend here, you guys remind me of our travels through the USA, South America and Asia. We have 2 kids now settled in Australia. I was in the army Norforce across the top end of Australia, you will find it remote and very different, including the terrain. Have your car well serviced with all synthetic fluids and be self sufficient. It want be the trip from Perth to Melbourne. It’s a different world. Alice Springs, Ayer’s Rock, Tennant Creek, maybe worth a look this time of year. Take your time and go on safari, but stay on sealed roads and find out and understand outback driving skills. Meet the real locals. Happy to support your guys.

[@stephenbedford1395]

I love the way Tia is always on the edge of a smile or a laugh... you're a great couple! Really enjoy your videos and hope you can make it up here to Queensland.

[@nanci_sousa]

In Australia we do use fitted sheets! For some reason in hotels it’s different! Maybe because it’s easier to iron! Very interesting Q&A love you guys!

[@kreid2340]

Try not to miss the red centre. Tasmania is gorgeous too.

[@kierannelson2581]

Yeah. Getting down to all the uniqueness of the core would be very worthwhile.

[@extremelucky1]

Your videos came up in my homepage before my first trip to Japan, when you guys were there. I admire you for not choosing the safe path in life but doing what you love and truly passionate about. You guys are lucky to have each other. Keep killing it!

[@christinehebiton4126]

Quick tip re tummy upsets and food poisoning. Many years ago I read a report about pro and prebiotics and have eat prebiotics and take occasional proviotics which are a better probiotic. If you carry them with you and take occasionally you will be doing your biome a great favour. If you get tummy upset or food problems you only need to open 3 capsules into a small amount of water it will not mix but helps you keep it down and works like magic within half an hour then do same every 2 to 3 hrs and I can promise you , you will over come the stomach bug very very quickly. I have friends and family that travel and do this all the time and my hubby and I never travel without them. Kimchi and sauerkraut are all prebiotic and kefir is excellent drink that is prebiotic in most dairy sections of the supermarkets I know and buy the kefir from Aldi it's much better than yoghurt. We love watching your adventures and we are from south of Perth glad you enjoyed your WA trip. Stay well and safe guys.

[@LonerCycle]

Hmmmm..... I wonder if I can find probiotics in El Salvador? I could use some.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Great to see you both back home! 😉😁 Really stoked to hear you are doing the whole coastline 😎 What a brilliant adventure!! Jealous AF! See you both in fantastic Freo at some stage👍 Keep safe guys! ✌️❤️

[@osomorose]

Podcast recommendation while you’re in Australia - Hamish and Andy. Two very popular entertainers here that have a great podcast. Starting from ep one you will have many many hours to listen to!

[@numynumevs]

If you ever move to Freo , I'll give you some Fremantle Dockers tickets 👍 Perth is the best place to start a family

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

& a beanie & scarf 👍⚓⚓⚓

[@ElGordo1959]

Your honesty and sincerity are your greatest tips and gift! 18:50 100% The "she'll be right" is ok for those Unicorns and Angels people who have other people looking out for them, but that's why you love them. You have restored my faith in the average American, as I spent a lot of time in the 80's travelling over 26 states and was blown away with the generosity, but the political factions and divisions of the last decade have made me sad and worried for the future. United we stand, divided we fall... 🙃

[@jonathont7866]

as someone who has done both trips, I strongly encourage you to take the inland road between Sydney and Brisbane, it's a much more pleasant drive with more to see and better scenery. The coastal highway bypasses all the towns, it's just a super busy multi lane highway. Inland you get spectacular scenery and a quiet highway that passes through lots of interesting little towns. Only thing you're really missing by not taking the coast is Byron and the Gold Coast really. Both are expensive and overrated - the Gold Coast in particular, if you aren't into strip clubs and the casino and expensive nightclubs there are far better beach spots elsewhere. In any case both could be done as a side trip from Brisbane

[@MrRolandMichel]

Excellent Tip! Hope they heed your advice.

[@jasgem76]

I agree. There's not a lot of value in going the coastal route once you get past Sydney as the highway doesn't actually put you in most of the coastal towns anyway. There are some beautiful spots to divert to if you have the time, but the inland route takes you directly to some pretty sweet little towns

[@vickya8653]

100% agree. The coast road is a means to get between Sydney and Brisbane as quickly as possible. Take the New England highway for much nicer drive.

[@glenndotarcher]

Agree and would also suggest you rather than following the coast, you go from Melbourne to Sydney via the high country/snowy mountains, Cooma, Canberra, Batemans Bay and head north to Sydney. Much more interesting route and lots of interesting things to see and do.

[@jamesrobinson4429]

​@@glenndotarcher well said mate totally agree with you

[@kimhaslam468]

Great to see you back in Australia how long are you in Melbourne . Try and go to Mount Dandeong about1 hour east of Melbourne.

[@TeaAddict]

I dont know man, I have lived in Australia for 31 years and I have always had a fitted sheet on my bed 😅 havent stayed in as many hotels as you guys though, maybe the hotels are weird??

[@TinaandJason]

Have fun on your big lap guys!!👍🇦🇺

[@Potomacstud]

The dynamic duo is back , fantastic Q&A session , i am just happy to feel your positive vibe enjoying your trips and seein both of you safe , happy and well

[@MillaExplores]

Wow roundtrip around Australia is quite the adventure! 🤩 And makes sense to switch to a rolling suitcase when your back is hurting. I guess it will be more difficult to tie to the back of your motorbike though 😆

[@daveamies5031]

They just need to "swipe" a couple of those luggage size metal test frames from the airport 🤣 (but seriously any welder could make one) and get someone to weld them into panniers for the bikes, combined with a stretchy strap problem solved. I've seen 10+ polystyrene fruit boxes stacked on a 50 cc bike held on with rope in Indonesia so if you get creative anything can be made to work, depends on the country and how strict the laws are.

[@brianward7724]

PS: Sorry, folks, I meant to mention the water situation. There is a solution - no matter where you are. It's the PURE+ Steri-pen, which, I believe, is made in America. It purifies water with ultraviolet light. There's a variety of models but mine is rechargeable, though the battery life is finite, of course. I haven't used it on a trip yet but it's small enough to fit in your pocket.

[@Scottyo74]

you should go to Tasmania for a couple of weeks. Its a bit cold atm. You won't be disappointed

[@ooost1970]

it would be an idea to go to CAirns and see the Greast Barrier reef.

[@davidjohnpaul7558]

New to your channel, catching up...WE DO HAVE FITTED SHEETS... Don't know what is going on with the places you've stayed in 🤔

[@TDRKB]

I hear you say that Australia is expensive. It is. But there are too many differences. Our Minimum wage is $23AU. I believe in the US it is $7.25US. You could earn good money as a Barista and you get shift allowance, 401k (11% of salary). There is the little thing called free Medicare. And for you the exchange rate is favourable. But with 10% of the population of the US for a similar sized country, things will be more expensive. Anyway I know you get all of this just wanted some perspective. You are welcome to stay as long as you like - we love that you understand the Aussie way of life and culture. Sorry your lap of Australia didnt work out but you can do it another time. ENjoy your last leg of this Aussie adventure. You 2 are an absolute delight!

[@bensmeaton3906]

Highly recommend Hamish & Andy’s podcast!

[@davidpalahinjak8954]

Welcome back to my hometown Intrepid travellers! 😃♥️

[@alistair7625]

$130/day in Australia is cheap as. Everything is so expensive here.

[@dragonzord6615]

what do you meaaaaaannnnn. We have fitted sheets in Australia. Probably not in fancy hotels, but definitely in homes we use them.

[@adventuretravelromance]

What was your cost for traveling in Europe? Have you traveled in USA? What was your cost?

[@statters]

Yeah we use fitted sheets, certainly at home. I suspect hotels might not coz they are more expensive? I'm not sure.

[@dj110279]

Tia!!!!! I live in Australia and I agree with your rant about the beds! That is in only in hotels and I complain about it everytime I’m in a hotel!!! So dumb and annoying!! 🥴🥴🥴

[@linhofmann4913]

Great video, your honesty, randomness and just being so down to earth makes you very likeable and i think that, on top of your awesome video footage you are capturing, is what is bringing you so much success. Greetings from Perth :)

[@paulokleable]

Your a wonderful couple to follow on your journeys, Tia is a beautiful spark. So glad your enjoying Australia and will enjoy following the rest of your videos. 👍🏼

[@64mustangfan]

I love your channel, you are a great couple - positive, cheerful and with a good sense of humor 😄

[@lolam4209]

there's some medication (over the counter) you can get that may minimise or avoid food poisoning. That reminds me - I need to purchase this before I head to China. we have fitted sheets - i think it's some accommodation that's styled this way. We have flat sheet and fitted sheets.

[@dalebrempelis1037]

I'm 99% sure I Stayed in that same apartment building in May aswell 😅, I can tell buy the lay out and the balcony. Was it in the upper Westside arcade on Spencer street?

[@rebekahgayle8992]

do you have any plans to go into the outback? like I know your plan is to go around the edges, but seeing how I just had to cancel my trip to Coober Pedy, I wanted to live vicariously through you guys.

[@adamrosser4868]

I am so jealous of your plan to drive around the country. Very very few Aussies ever do that. Technically, I did when I was a little kid, but not as an adult. I have trouble imagining my parents' commitment to do that in the 70s in a VW Kombi -- no airconditioning! You will see many amazing things, but miss out on the biggest thing! Somehow we need to get you to Uluru/Ayers Rock in the red centre. I was there a week ago, and it was awe-inspiring. Please please let us know if the videos how we can arrange that for you. Sadly, Blueberry will probably not cut it driving there. It is even more desolate than the Nullarbor.

[@videonaj]

Mazda's are super reliable and more fun to drive than other reliable Japanese brands. Thats why they do so well in Australia.

[@inodesnet]

Be sure to head to Sydney to see Vivid before it finishes June 18th…. Even if it means driving up and driving back to where you were

[@Dr_KAP]

Welcome back! Please tell me you’re going to take the coast road from Melbourne to Sydney. The south coast of NSW is spectacular- this is where my family are from and I know it very very well. Some highlights:- Merimbula Narooma Bega cheese factory Mogo Pebbly beach (Zillions of kangaroos!!) Berry Enjoy!

[@rudyhachey7440]

absoutely enjoy both of you, your enthusiam, funny encounters, and your adventures spirit. looking forward to that trip around the circle of Australia. Enjoy and be safe and look forward to the next vid. Always enjoy!!🙏

[@eljj7968]

I'm so confused by the fitted sheet thing hahahaha, I live here and have always used fitted sheets. I can't imagine why people wouldn't use them.

[@TheSamleigh]

Good stuff - kudos to your amazing life - Ciao!

[@PeteV.53]

Great to see you back in Aus. I have done two circumnavigations of Australia by motorbike - Canberra to Canberra. First in 2016 and went all the way to the tip of Cape York (which you won’t be able to do in Blueberry) ; and the second in 2022, sticking to asphalt all the way. The roads in the northwest of WA were quite recently very badly damaged by floods so you will need to get good local advice about road conditions when you get there. Happy to provide any tips/advice as may be required.

[@sbiccaa3584]

You guys are brave risking food poisoning eating in places like India

[@Suemack24]

That is really gross re the sheets. That’s accommodation for you. At home we do the same as you do in the USA re sheets.

[@Maxiakt]

Sorry guys but if you don't go to Tasmania then you haven't seen all of Australia, and you will be missing the most naturally beautiful state in the country. doing a lap will involve endless hours of driving through scrubby desert country like the Nullarbor .

[@Jeni10]

OK, enough of the Webster’s dictionary spelling! You’re in Australia and need to use the actual English spelling from England. It’s aluminium, with two “i”s, so the etymology matches all the other scientific spellings: potassium, sodium, barium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, cadmium, etc. 😍🇦🇺

[@phill7573]

Hi guys, I like the new rolling luggage that you got. The sheet thing is weird to me too. I'm in Thailand and they use a fitted sheet and a comforter, no flat sheet. I'm from the USA and used to having a flat, fitted sheet then a blanket or comforter. No biggie, just something different.

[@jford8545]

All Aussie in the homes have fitted sheets. For some reasons hotels often do not.