Traditions and everyday life in Australia

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Australia. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

452 keepsakes from Australia (169 traditions and culture, 283 personal) · page 11 of 16

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Personal keepsakes from members in Australia

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

I enjoy my work
Activity

I enjoy my work

Qualified dental assistant and also duty manager. Enjoy the diversity of dentistry and the building of relationship and creation of confidence

Shared by Tassietails
studying at the library
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studying at the library

i really love going to the library to explore more deeply the things that light up my soul! i am so grateful i have one so close to my house :)

Shared by kinda silly
Carlton Football Clun
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Carlton Football Clun

I'm a lifelong Carlton Football Club supporter. The club was established in 1864. It's not since 1995 that we won the premiership. This year??

Shared by Johnj57
My Favourite Things
Everyday life

My Favourite Things

1) I love crocheting and making things for others2) Reading is one of my favourite ways to escape reality3) I love anything pink and girly!!!

Shared by readingfan13
Create music
Everyday life

Create music

My friends and I love to create music wether its acoustic guitars and singing to using software on computers and introducing strange effects.

Shared by Solura
Amity Affliction
Event

Amity Affliction

Best night of my life!!! Was the nose memorable night. Amity affliction helped me so much in my life and this night topped any other night.

Shared by Kimmyk77
My puppy
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My puppy

This is my best friend, Lexi. I love hanging out with her. She’s such an amazing dog with a great personality. I love taking her on walks?

Shared by Darth Drippy
2nd hand bookstores shopping in USA
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2nd hand bookstores shopping in USA

USA has great 2nd hand bookshops depending on where you go in the country. Usually the books are very unique, diverse and inexpensive.

Shared by KH7
Bush walk
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Bush walk

I always enjoy a good bush walk and being able to see beautiful nature. In Australia there is bush walks basically around every corner!

Shared by Butnotbeebop
Speciality Coffee
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Speciality Coffee

Love trying out all kinds of coffee, often exploring cities for new cafes to try out and so far have appreciated V60/ Pour over coffee.

Shared by Sleepless Pen
Walking the beaches
Place

Walking the beaches

Walking along the beaches around Australia, they are great to do anytime of year and great places to have a picnic with the family.

Shared by Bubble97
Light Display
Event

Light Display

An Electronic light display that spans all of Sydney. It typically happens around June, and it is the best thing about Winter here.

Shared by Basil Dazzle
Around My Town
Place

Around My Town

The Town I live in is calm and beautiful. I always say when coming home from work that its like coming home to a holiday every day!

Shared by FussyKitty
Views from my hike
Everyday life

Views from my hike

Hiked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to a beautiful lookout where we had a lovely view of the bridge and Sydney Opera House :)

Shared by fucjiakendl
kayaking on Christmas
Tradition

kayaking on Christmas

Every Christmas for the last 3 years me, my brother, and sometimes our other siblings, go kayaking on Christmas down at the lake

Shared by plum-kin161
morning coffee run!
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morning coffee run!

every morning, me and my dad walk to the local cafe/bakery and order takeaway iced lattes, which is espresso over milk and ice!

Shared by sweetcorn24
My local beach
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My local beach

This is my beach... it's almost on my door step. It's my favourite place to relax, or to clear my head or to just enjoy life!

Shared by Aussie_PJ
going to the beach
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going to the beach

i live very close to the beach so every time i go i collect a shell and when i get home i add them to a piece of jewellery.

Shared by skits
My favourite place and time
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My favourite place and time

My favourite place...Adelaide hills in autumn ? a really beautiful area of Australia...history culture and amazing scenery

Shared by Lina55
Special Netflix Event
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Special Netflix Event

I got the opportunity to go to an event hosted by Netflix as a promotion for Wednesday series. Only 2000 people got to go!

Shared by heartz.lexii
going to the beach
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going to the beach

going to the beach you can lay on your towel and tan, watch the waves, sunrise/sunset, you can go swimming, surfing, etc!!

Shared by cosywboo
Picnic with friends
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Picnic with friends

My friends and I love going for picnics at different parks to enjoy the weather and landscapes that Australia has to offer

Shared by yeoubii
Moments in time
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Moments in time

I like to stop and capture moments in time. The transition from day to dusk, and beyond. One of my favourite times of day.

Shared by By The Lake
Costal views
Place

Costal views

A small hike with beautiful views. The beach is always a short walk away and seeing it from above is always a delight.

Shared by Vaguewitch
Park Fun
Place

Park Fun

Lunch at the local Newcastle, Nsw Australia park. Featuring a Bagel with sesame seeds, brie cheese, turkey and rocket.

Shared by SamaraEL
Evening strolls
Everyday life

Evening strolls

Evening walks to calm the chaos. I love having an evening walk almost every single day to enjoy these beautiful views.

Shared by Emma93

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