Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
Day trip to the Southern Highlands from Sydney Due to a fortuitous circumstance of events, I had the opportunity to head out on a last-minute road trip with some friends over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend to go bushwalking at Fitzroy Falls, part of Morton National Park. This stunning part of the world, just near Kangaroo … Read more
How to Make the Most of a Weekend in Sydney If you only had one weekend in Sydney, how would you spend it? This is such a tough question to answer, considering I’ve spent over five years living here, and I still haven’t seen or done it all! However, if I *had* to answer, here … Read more
Luna Park Luna Park Sydney photos- the best way to capture a feel for a place is through photos, and Lunda Park is no exception. Luna Park is a throwback to a bygone era, perched on Sydney’s northern harbor. This amusement park, first opened in 1935, is located in Milsons Point, under the shadow of … Read more
If you’ve ever visited any of the beachside resort towns on America’s east coast, then you are probably very familiar with the classic Americana pastime of putt-putt, or mini-golf. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, holds this particular claim to fame, owning the title of ‘Miniature Golf Capital of the World’, with over 50 courses. If you’ve … Read more
As even the most casual reader of The Accidental Australian would know, I am a big fan of living in Sydney. It is beautiful, full of opportunities, and a really amazing place for many reasons. However, in the interest of fairness to anyone thinking of moving here, or visiting, I thought I’d point out some … Read more
Sydney travel- what to save on and what to splurge on Sydney travel- what to save on and what to splurge on- Australia definitely has a reputation for being expensive, especially within the major cities. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t visit, or shouldn’t move here. Sydney is one of the most amazing cities on … Read more
The Calyx- Why Go? The Calyx Sydney review- Located within Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden, the Calyx is the garden’s newest attraction. It’s a spacious greenhouse, featuring a rotating range of special exhibitions, free of charge to enter (although donations are accepted). It’s managed by the NSW Government, and is not a for-profit enterprise. It only … Read more
