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Vaucluse House, Sydney Vaucluse House is one of those places I had been meaning to visit for ages, but just hadn’t gotten around to it. Sort of like washing the car or getting a haircut, there are things I know I want to do, but the year gets away from me, and next thing I … Read more
There is so much to see and do in Sydney, it can be a bit overwhelming when you first arrive. All visitors and new expats hit the major spots first- the Opera House, Manly and Bondi, or Circular Quay. But what next? Not to worry, there’s so much more to explore in Sydney beyond the … Read more
City2Surf If you live in Sydney, chances are high that you’re familiar with City2Surf. This 14km race is billed as the world’s largest ‘fun run’, with nearly 80,000 participants entering each year. Held every August, the race starts in the city, close to Town Hall, and then winds through Rushcutters Bay, Vaucluse, Double Bay and … Read more
Haunted History Tour, Cockatoo Island A former convict prison, dry dock and industrial work site, as well as a reformatory school for girls, Cockatoo Island is a fascinating place. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set in Sydney Harbour, where the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers meet. This popular island is easy to get to … 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
Hyde Park Barracks is one of the those places in Sydney that I had been meaning to visit for years, but hadn’t gotten around to yet. Sometimes when you live somewhere, it’s easy to become complacent in your sightseeing, since there’s always somewhere more exotic or unusual to visit. Case in point- I grew up … 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
