British expat in Australia 'wouldn't have moved' if she'd been warned about 'issue'

A British expat has candidly shared her experiences of life in Australia, highlighting a 'relentless' issue that almost drove her back to the UK.

Australia often tops the bucket list for many adventurers and those looking to soak up the sun in a land famed for its breathtaking landscapes, pristine beaches, and exotic wildlife. However, one Brit has spoken out about an aspect of Aussie life that's not commonly discussed.

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Faye, who relocated to work in a secluded part of Western Australia, expressed regret, saying she "would never have come" had she known about the daily battle with insects. She revealed that she now resorts to wearing a face net to fend off the persistent flies that swarm around her.

"They won't give you a break," she lamented.

Issuing a cautionary message to fellow globetrotters on her TikTok account @fayebayee, Faye said: "Everyone says do a working holiday visa or move to Australia, go travel there it's the best thing you'll ever do. And you know, when I said I was going to do it, everyone's like 'you know be careful of the spiders, the snakes, the crocodiles, the sharks, the kangaroos they will be nice and the koalas - oh isn't that going to be cute'.", reports the Mirror.

"Do you know what nobody f***ing talks about the f***ing flies. I've talked about them and I am going to keep talking about them but nobody warned me about this."

She continued: "I probably wouldn't have come if I knew that this was a reality. I am in Karijini National Park - it's absolutely stunning. One of the most beautiful places in Australia that I've seen. But this is the reality. I have to wear this net over my head because they will not stop."

Numerous people commented on Faye's video clip, echoing her sentiments. A common response was simply: "Flies in Australia are the worst! Even the cities. Unbearable."

Another commenter confessed: "As an Aussie, I was severely unprepared for how bad the flies are in the outback."

Additionally, a friendly tip was given to Faye: "Our Australian flies love to welcome non Australians into the country...if you eat a large spoon of Vegemite the flies will leave you alone! ".

"I was born and raised here and the flies drive me insane," shared one local resident. Helpfully, another made a suggestion on how to deal with these pests: "Make yourself a lotion bar with peppermint, citronella and rosemary oils. Trust me. When I go camping I'm never bothered or bit."

Others suggested Faye should invest in a cork hat to deter the flies.