This is easier said than done!
In southeastern Australia, we do not have any particular or traditional way of getting around, as there are many roads with conventional vehicles. Aside from the initial struggle of driving on the opposite side of the road, I had to look out for all kinds of fauna wanting to get close with my windshield. They could be coming out from the low shrubs along the road, hopping out of tea trees right in front of my headlights, or even swiftly appearing from the darkness gliding down branches. Wombats, wallabies and frogmouths are types of nightbird that can open their mouths surprisingly large to capture their preys. I was on high alert in case of any surprises!
In Melbourne, people most often get around using public transport such as the bus, rail or tram. They actually have the largest tram network in the world! It is very accessible and makes the city life quite enjoyable for foreigners. However, with Australia being a very large country with cities mainly along the coast, there are many country roads and farmland between them. Driving down to the field, I noticed there are two main types of vehicles: work pick-up trucks and traveler vans. Australia is a very popular tourism destination and many travelers when visiting will rent or buy a Winnebago van and drive across the country to enjoy the scenery.
Being that this was my first time driving a pick-up truck, it felt nice to be both higher up in a vehicle and not being in a family minivan. However, I am sensitive to climate issues and wished that I was driving a smaller car because they pollute less.
