Event
Sea Shanties at Mission to Seafarers
Every Thursday night at mission to seafarers we get together and sing sea shanties and folk songs.
Shared by ASpookyPeach
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 13 of 16Personal keepsakes from members in Australia
Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Everyday life
My Fur Babies (cats)
My fur babies - Cloud, the fluffy giant. Bean, our fawn girl. And Frodo, our cheeky ginger tabby.
Shared by Miki_i
Activity
hiking.
there are a lot of hinikng trails in australia, and i really enjoy going around australia hiking!
Shared by Lexi Davidson
Activity
My and my Cat
Me with my best friend, after he had to go into surgery for a blocked bladder :( the poor baby
Shared by ?STEVO?
Place
City of Perth, Australia
Perth is one of the most isolated state capital cities in the world. And it has it's benefits!
Shared by Stevan
Everyday life
Melbourne city
Great shopping and lots to see and do. lots of beautiful old buildings and nice places to eat
Shared by EveInAus
Activity
Baking Sweet Treats
Learning how to make new recipes and try out new things, especially since I get to eat them!
Shared by penpal21
Tradition
Christmas Street Light Show
Some areas have Christmas light competitions, and entire neighbourhoods light up like stars!
Shared by aliXxc2
Activity
Coffee Gives Me Life
Coffee is like a start button for me, brings me to life and keeps me focused in the moment.
Shared by Ariel_AU
Event
Sunset over paddocks
Colours flood the sky after a peaceful evening, igniting behind the tree line and the hills
Shared by Alythia
Everyday life
Fairy Bread!!!
Bread with butter and sprinkles is the bomb and is found at pretty much any birthday party.
Shared by GumnutBaby
Event
Playing maximum tune
I play the arcade game wangan midnight maximum tune an arcade game my main car is a Porsche
Shared by Nyami
Place
rock collecting
rocks. lots and lots of rocks. many rocks from many place in australia. check out my rocks.
Shared by kangaroo kait :)
Tradition
Zopf Brot on Sunday morning
Having Zopf on Sunday mornings is one of my favourite family traditions from Switzerland!
Shared by AmKay
Event
Christmas Australia
Time to post a card or letter in Australia 2026. Send one or two to family and friends.
Shared by penpalmc
Place
Matcha
The cafes in Melbourne are so good - this is one of my favourite places to get matcha!
Shared by Tinalovesreading
Place
The Big Banana
It is a place that most Australian’s have seen and like me played in their theme park.
Shared by cookedsarah
Event
theatre in Melbourne
gotta love a bit of melbourne theatre, some amazingly trained actors ad set designers.
Shared by clancy peters
Place
Perth trips
Mama and I go to Perth most holidays. We just go to hang out and spend time together.
Shared by j4xs0n._.puppy
Place
Going to the beach!
I like to walk in the sand, it was a cold day so very quiet and nice to take a walk
Shared by KittyKat6927292
Everyday life
My Puppies
Love my babies! I love animals! These two are the most beautiful things on my life.
Shared by Emma Sticpewich
Tradition
Barbecuing
Australians enjoy outdoor living and cooking food outdoors is a popular tradition.
Shared by ArchitectAustralia
Place
Hidden history
A workers' rights mural which has been obscured by a recently built concrete wall.
Shared by ifiraisemyvoice
Place
Melbourne City
I enjoy walking around the city, shopping and eating at all the great restaurants!
Shared by firmtofu
Activity
kpop trading
trading photocards is really rewarding and it’s a really fun community to be in!
Shared by hoonhrt
Everyday life
My Best Pal
This little guy came along and kept me company during a trying time in my life.
Shared by Travelling Dreamer
Place
Coastal walks
Love to walk along the beaches close by, Botany Bay, Cronulla, southern beaches
Shared by Tesh
Everyday life
Pet adventures
Going on adventures with pets around the garden and letting them lead the way.
Shared by ImmyP12
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