- Sarah Littauer has been living in Perth, Australia, for four years.
- Perth is the world’s most isolated city, yet one of the largest in Australia.
- Littauer says she’s seen American tourists tip restaurant staff when it’s not customary to do so.
This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Sarah Littauer, a 27-year-old photographer based in Australia. She shares what she’s learned since moving to Perth, Australia in 2019. It’s been edited for length and clarity.
I moved to Perth from the US four years ago. It was while attending Appalachian State University, tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, that I met met the man — an Australian — who would become my husband. After graduating from college, he headed back down under. I visited him in Perth twice before deciding to move there permanently.
Perth is geographically closer to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, than it is to Sydney. It’s one of the most isolated cities in the world, and that’s what it feels like — peaceful and calm. The natural landscapes vary from arid deserts to stunning beaches.
After living in Perth for almost four years, I’ve noticed tourists making the same few mistakes while visiting the city. Here are three common mistakes tourists make when traveling in Perth.
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