US Survival Tips for Aussies

US Survival Tips for Aussies

In the Press


February 2000

(page 39)

Netweek

[Internet Program Guide.]

netweek editor's choice"Have you offended an American and wondered why? Well, check out this site intended for Australians planning to visit or move to America. It discusses the various cultural differences between Australians and Americans, such as differences in customs and traditions, road laws, measurements, food, prices and language. People have posted comments in relation to subjects such as tipping, religious convictions, dating and the legal system."

February/March 1999

(page 27)

RACQ The Road Ahead

[Periodic magazine produced by the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland.]

 

"If you are planning a lengthy stay in or moving to the USA, the site should be part of your research. Written by an expatriate Australian, the site aims to make life a little bit easier. You won't find the answer to any deep philosophical questions but you will find out where to buy vegemite (Asian grocery stores apparently).

Information collected includes advice on food, culture, immigration, and how to contact the Australian embassy. Also included is a very handy noticeboard where travellers can post snippets such as special events, leave messages for friends, and any general advice they have picked up.

The site may not be as sophisticated as some in design and layout, but the quality of the information is excellent."

November 14-20 1998

(page 70)

TV Week

[National TV program guide.]

"If you're travelling to the U.S. - or know anyone who is - this site is a must. Even if you're not going anywhere, its still amusing. It explains all those little differences between America and Australia, such as why you'll get slapped in the face in a cafe if you ask for buttered buns."

26 Feb 1996

"Point is a free service which rates and reviews only the best, sharpest, and funniest home pages on the World Wide Web."

12th Feb 1996

Selected for Yahoo Picks of The Week.


If you find any reference in the press to this site (or are about to write one) please email me via donsi@uq.net.au (Don Simonetta) so that I can include it in this list.


Comments from Australian press are in green whereas comments from American press are in red. All other opinions expressed on this page are my own and accept no responsibilty for any interpretations or uses made of these opinions.

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