Strange Man in a Strange Land

Christmas is coming to Australia, and all of us - without exception - have to celebrate it! Or so we're told.   As always, our contacts are: Twitter: @strangemanland  Email: strangemanland@tutanota.com

A quick look at the way tipping is done in Australia (also, a fine short episode to finish the season with on a high).   Strange Man in a Strange Land will be back with new episodes. In the mean time, do rate us!   As always, our contacts are: Twitter: @strangemanland  Email: strangemanland@tutanota.com

Australians go for the weirdest of sports. In this episodes we look at some, and discuss why sports is so high on Aussies' agenda.   If you enjoy this podcast, do rate it wherever it is that you listen to podcasts at. Thanks!     Feel free to contact us at the following: Twitter: @strangemanland  Email: strangemanland@tutanota.com

Most countries fund their public schools, but Australia specialises in funding its private schools. From kinder to uni, this episode reviewd Australia's education system, for better and worse.   If you enjoy this podcast, do mention it to your friends! And feel free to post about it in your favourite social media outlet. I'm sure your mates will thank you.     If you have any questions for an upcoming special Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, do forward them! You can do so at:   Twitter: @strangemanland   Email: strangemanland@tutanota.com

Let's talk about Australia's most serious addiction, shall we?   If you enjoy this podcast, do mention it to your friends! And feel free to post about it in your favourite social media outlet. I'm sure your mates will thank you.     If you have any questions for an upcoming special Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, do forward them! You can do so at:   Twitter: @strangemanland   Email: strangemanland@tutanota.com  

Of all the things that a migrant to Australia leaves behind, friends are the hardest to have to deal with. Hope you will like this more personal episode.   If you enjoy this podcast, do mention it to your friends! And feel free to post about it in your favourite social media outlet. I'm sure your mates will thank you.     If you want to catch up with me, you can do so at:   Twitter: @strangemanland   Email: strangemanland@tutanota.com

Finding a job in Australia is not going to be an easy task. There are a lot of unforeseen hurdles in the way, some to do with the economics of our time but many to do with the demographics. As per this podcast's habit, we will be exploring those through the personal angle.   Thanks for listening in.   If you like this podcast, do mention it to your friends! And feel free to post about it in your favourite social media outlet. I'm sure your mates will thank you.     If you want to catch up with me, you can do so at:   Twitter: @strangemanland   Email: strangemanland@tutanota.com

Strange Man takes upon himself the task of explaining Australia's health system. It is a good system that, unlike the USA's, will not leave you to die if you do not have the cash; at the same time, it is rather complicated and perverse. And it does seem to aspire for Americanisation way more than it should. And yes, maybe after listening in you will understand what Australia's private health system is all about.   Thanks for listening in. If you like this podcast, do mention it to your friends! And feel free to post about it in your favourite social media outlet. I'm sure your mates will thank you.   If you want to catch up with me, you can do so at: Twitter: @strangemanland Email: strangemanland@tutanota.com   Looking forward to catching up with you at the next episode!

Whether you're new to Australia or always lived here, you'd need a home. Well, good luck with that, mate, because it's not going to be easy. In this episode we discuss the process of looking for a place to call home, renting, and if you're one of the lucky few - buying. We also discuss Australia's most favourite boring sports, investment properties. Hope you have a lot of money in your bank account for this episode!   Thanks for listening in. If you want to catch up with me, you can do so at: Twitter: @strangemanland Email: strangemanland@tutanota.com   Looking forward to catching up with you at the next episode!  

With the Australian Government recently deciding to go on a nation wide postal survey on gay marriage, it's a good idea to break normal proceedings and run a special episode on the matter of getting married. In this episode we therefore look at how people get married in Israel, how Australia is better than that, and wonder why Australia can't take that extra step forward.    

In this episode, we will discuss what it takes to be allowed to drive in Australia: you only get a few months to convert your licence to an Aussie one. We also discuss buying new or used cars and getting your car insured. You can contact me at @strangemanland or strangemanland@tutanota.com. See you at the next episode!   Ike Aramba

Welcome to a new podcast where I aim to share lessons I had learnt and views I had gained through the process of migrating to Australia from Israel. In this episode, I will introduce myself and the podcast to come. You can contact me at @strangemanland or strangemanland@tutanota.com. See you at the next episode!   Ike Aramba