It’s good to be an Aussie. Believe me, I’ve travelled to dozens of countries, been asked to work in far of lands, but Australia is still the place I call home, and for good reason. In fact Rebecca Adams of the Readers Digest reports there are 5:
1. The People & Lifestyle
From the big cities to the small country towns, Aussies are ready to lend a hand during tough times or sit back and enjoy life with you when things are good.
2. The Beaches
Surrounded by beautiful beaches that stretch the coastlines from north to south and east to west, Australia is the perfect place for chasing an endless summer.
3. The Fauna
Where else in the world can you catch kangaroos hopping along the side of the road and koalas nestled up gum trees? Although Australia is home to some of the deadliest animals in the world (snakes, spiders, crocodiles and sharks), it’s also home to some of the most interesting not found elsewhere – including marsupials such as the wombat and more infamous animals such as the Australian dingo.
4. Nature’s Gifts
The Great Barrier Reef is just one of many natural wonders in Australia’s breathtaking landscape. Fraser Island, The Pinnacles, Uluru and The Kimberleys are just some of the jewels in our backyard.
5. Sport
Whether it’s summer or winter… whether you like to watch or play… there’s always plenty of sport going on. Adopting both European and American sports, as well as inventing our own, there’s a wide variety of sporting fun available for every size, age and skill.
Australia Day is also a day of Affirmations, when new citizens take the oath and of Acknowledgement when outstanding Australians are awarded. So Don’t let this Australia Day go to waste (or any day for that matter) – see how many of the top 5 reasons Australia is the ‘Luckiest Country’ you can incorporate into your day today. And if you’re struggling to come up with ideas or would like to know what’s going on in your town then check out the Australia Day website for more ideas.
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