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Every country out there is very, very far away.
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Even the other end of our country is a five-hour flight.
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Which also means transport prices come at a premium.
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And travel taxes will rob you of all your money even before you leave town.
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Antarctica is nearer to you than anywhere in Europe.
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Yet you still need to fly to Argentina - literally the opposite side of the planet - to plant your feet on Antarctic soil.
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You want to see more of Australia, but travelling to another country is often cheaper.
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The weather in most parts of the world is totally different to what you're used to.
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Most international flights require layovers.
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So, a little delay on your first leg could mean getting left behind by your connecting flight.
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This also increases the chances of your baggage getting lost in transit.
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Your epic ten-day trip is only actually eight full days at your destination because... well... travel time.
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You get to your destination and realise you need a whole day to recover from your flight.
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Your body is telling you you should be having breakfast, but everyone around you is only just having lunch (a day late).
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You're extra paranoid with what happens to your check-in luggage when you're not looking.
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The alcohol selection at the Australian Duty Free is the best in the world, but you're still subject to the Customs liquor limit.
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The local timezone makes it tougher to get through jetlags.
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Your exotic souvenirs will most likely be confiscated by Australian Customs.
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And the flight home after a grand holiday feels much, much longer. (But you come home to this, so it's all good in the end.)
