Perhaps you're not satisfied with your current locale, or perhaps you're looking to move to another country where there are more opportunities. There are a lot of reasons why you may want to consider migrating to another country.

As both a long term resident and natural citizen, I'm going to tell you a few of the benefits of Australian living, and why you should note Australia down as a great place to potentially live in.
Now you will find a lot of legal mumbo-jumbo on the web about the technicalities and legalities of immigrating to Australia. That sort of information is all fine and good, but frankly, it's boring! I'm going to go into the lifestyle benefits of living in Australia, after all, once all the paperwork is done, you want to reap the benefits of your new lifestyle.

Firstly, Australia is a very diverse country, with hundreds of nationalities and a wide range of cultures. During the 20th century there have been waves of immigrants from different geographic locations, and this has created a melting pot of culture, cuisine, arts and traditions.

For many, the Australian weather is perhaps one of the biggest lifestyle benefits. It's a popular misconception that Australia has only two sorts of weather: hot and dry, and very hot and dry. While this is true for certain parts of Australia, there are actually a wide range of conditions. If you're into the whole tropical lifestyle, then you should check out the northern part of Australia. However, most people enjoy the long summers and mild winters that are typical in the most populated areas of Australia, namely around Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.

Given the current economic crisis that is playing havoc on the world's economy right now; one timely benefit of Australia is its prosperity. While Australia's economy is still being negatively affected by the global credit crunch, there is a lot more insulation from the crisis compared to other nations. So although there will be a slowing of economic growth, experts predict there will still be a lot of opportunities over the next few years, largely due to Australia's strong ties with Asia.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, anyone who comes to Australia will be pleasantly surprised by the Australian culture, relaxed attitude and laid back humour. Australians are renowned for their openness and ability to kick back (especially over a cold beer and a hot barbecue!). "A fair go" is something of a national catchphrase, and equality is the backbone of Australian social etiquette, customs and everyday behaviour. No matter what your job, race, religion or what sort of car you drive, most Australians will believe everyone should be given a "fair go" and treated equally.

Sound like your sort of lifestyle? Then if you're considering immigrating you should definitely jot down Australia as one of your potential nations.

Tom Ryan has visited countries across the globe, but still finds Australia to be one of the best places to live and work in the world. If you're interested in migrating to Australia he recommends you check out LiveinAustralia, where you can get an online visa application and a ton of great information about Australian immigration. http://www.liveinaustralia.com/