Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
Winter. It’s not for everyone. I love skiing and would happily spend all winter on a mountain in Thredbo if I could, but it’s not for everyone. It’s an expensive sport, requires a lot of gear and equipment, and one needs to have a high tolerance to cold and snow. Australia, which many may not … Read more
It may surprise you that not only does it snow in Australia, but it snows enough to create some fantastic ski resorts. 16, in fact. However, if you’re based in Sydney and wondering where to ski in Australia, you’ll probably come across the two largest resorts in NSW, Perisher and Thredbo. They are within a … Read more
There are few things more incredible than having the good fortune to observe a sea turtle in the wild—these beautiful, graceful creatures glide through the water with ease and are one of the most iconic creatures of our oceans. I recently had the good fortune myself to go snorkelling with sea turtles at Cook Island, … Read more
Thredbo is definitely known as a ski town, I know. But have you ever thought of visiting in summer? Sure, the Snowy Mountains may not be too ‘snowy’ in summer, but Thredbo, the most popular ski town in NSW, becomes completely different in the spring and summer months, an awesome base for outdoor sports and … Read more
Have you been to Jindabyne, NSW? This small town is just outside the Snowy Mountains and is often overlooked in a rush to get to Thredbo or Perisher. I know, I’m guilty of doing the same thing, as getting to the snow is always the best thing! However, this town actually makes a great (and … Read more
Sydney is a seriously cool city, but it’s not always easy to get around. Areas like the CBD and the Inner West are well-serviced by trains, but some of the best things to see and do in Sydney are more remote. There are over 100 beaches in Sydney, probably just as many hiking trails, and … Read more
Blue Mountains Abseiling The Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most stunning places in the world- at only an hour and a half from Sydney, it’s the perfect escape from the city for a few days. The Blue Mountains are also ancient- over 300 million years old, putting America’s Grand Canyon to shame … Read more
If you love nature and marine life, look no further than Montague Island for your next weekend away. This small, rocky island is only nine km offshore from Narooma, but feels a million miles away. I recently visited the South Coast of NSW, where Narooma is located—it’s about a 4 ½ hour drive from Sydney, … Read more