I was with Commonwealth and then ditched them because their fees were too high and their service crap. I went with HSBC Australia and got...
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Perth girl, born and bred. Spent a year on student exchange in Costa Rica – learnt Spanish. Have travelled throughout Europe, the US – but there’s always more to see. I have a mild obsession with Scandinavia, particularly Finland and Sweden. Travelling goal in life – to go on the Amazing Race and show those Yanks how it’s done!Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Westpac vs. Commonwealth in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Living in Geneva in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
EF Switzerland is useful for general questions, but not for housing in Geneva. I've just moved here and have discovered that the...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cost of living in Perth in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Humph. I've been in Geneva three weeks now (moved from Perth). People keep telling me "Geneva is expensive to live in". Not if you've lived...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cost of living in Perth in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
The Empress will come to the OP's rescue and will provide some useful answers!...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to live if working in Geneva? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Just an update - I got the job! I'm moving to Geneva in about 6 weeks - which I'm starting to panic about - so thanks to everyone for your...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Australian Weddings.. in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Congratulations! I got married earlier this year and looked at doing it interstate or overseas, but for various reasons had to can the...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to live if working in Geneva? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks guys. I'll have a look on that other forum, but TTers are useful and friendly too. :)
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to live if working in Geneva? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks for that, jatbueno. I had a second interview last night, so it's getting closer. ...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to live if working in Geneva? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks englishswiss. I need to look into it more, obviously. The job I've applied for can be based in either Paris or Geneva, so we'll have...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to live if working in Geneva? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
when you say expats are you talking about just people from Australia?...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to live if working in Geneva? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks guys, that's all really helpful; that link, a_p, I'll take a closer look at, but looks like there's some good tips in there....
over 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Where to live if working in Geneva? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Hi guys...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Perth - Swan River Cruises in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
If you're going to Rotto, try going during the week. I know that Rottnest Fast Ferries (http://www.rottnestfastferries.com.au/) for one, is...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Paris or Geneva cheaper? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks Bjoern - useful link!
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Paris or Geneva cheaper? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks guys for your suggestions. Obviously I need to get the job first. If they're comparable in cost, I'm probably inclined to go with...
over 1 year ago

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