How to plan a solo trip to Perth-An interesting mix of cultures and stunning attractions

Planning to spend your next vacation in Perth? It is a dynamic metropolis with inner-city neighbourhoods and a fantastic city centre filled with lush green parks, a unique character where you can experience Australian nature at its best. Here are some interesting things to do in this wonderful city.

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Know your exchange rate

It is always better to be aware of the current exchange rate before you arrive in Perth. It can avoid confusion and save time to travel the way you want. You can easily convert dollars into your local currency using a calculator. Also, make sure to check the exchange rate online since it fluctuates from time to time. For those who need to transfer money internationally, it is recommended to utilize Transferwise which will be the cheapest and the fastest way to move money when travelling around the world.

Pre-book your transfers

If you are a first-time traveller to Australia, always keep in mind not to get caught in the scams at the airport. It is better to book a pre-book prior to your arrival. For those who plan to travel downtown during rush hours, going with a transfer is the most effective way considering its set price. On the contrary, if you are going downtown outside rush hours, consider hiring an Uber or a metered taxi. Uber is a great alternative to a metered taxi and perhaps Uber rides are cheap and quite popular in Perth. In addition, one thing to keep in mind as soon as you arrive at the airport is to buy a free sim card. It does not cost you a cent! Although most of the airports have free Wi-Fi zones, you will not be able to connect if you do not have a local sim card. Some sim cards have a small amount of free credits as well.    

Food!

While Manila offers plenty of breathtaking landscapes and sights, its appealing food scene is not to be missed! If you are residing at many a resort or self-contained apartments in Perth the likes of Citadines St Georges Terrace Perth, you will come across many fine-dining restaurants to try out mouthwatering Australian specialities. Do not forget to savour a ‘Chicken Adobo’, a delicious dish prepared using marinated chicken in a mixture of vinegar and soy sauce. Sinigang (sour meat stew) will take you on an unforgettable culinary journey.

Know the rush hours

If you are planning to get the best out of your trip to Perth, you should have a clear understanding of the peak hours in Perth. There is a greater chance that you will miss your flight as well. Needless to say, Perth is a bustling city with so much traffic that will delay your travel plans. To avoid waste of time in long traffic jams, make sure to plan your trips avoiding the morning and evening commute 7.30-9.30 am and 5-10 pm. Do not pay a cent whenever you want to move from one terminal to the other. You just need to talk to a staff member at the airport to get information about the free shuttle service.

Explore the stunning art scene

Apart from its rewarding cultural scene, Perth is blessed with a lot of museums and art galleries to amaze all the leisure travellers who visit this wonderful city from all around the world. You will witness a fair share of fantastic art forms, contemporary landscapes, artworks by renowned national artists, paintings, exhibits and more. You are sure to find incredible art pieces, and murals underneath a bridge, along the streets and even on many walkways. The commendable creativity of artists is not only portrayed in masterpieces and artwork, but you can also feast your eyes and soothe your mind with the fantastic performances of some of the best singers, musicians, theatre actors, ballerinas, and poets.