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Events to catch in Sydney – my top picks!

The really cool thing about Sydney is how events abound every weekend (and even on weekdays), which means no matter what happens, there’s always something interesting for you to check out! For me, the site I usually check is Concrete Read more…


My experience skydiving with Sydney Skydivers

I’ve always wanted to try skydiving, so when presented the chance, I jumped at it (along with my family!) We chose Sydney Skydivers because it was the nearest skydive spot (only an hour from the city), plus it promised views Read more…


Best nature trails and areas in Sydney – my top picks!

In Sydney, exercise (including walking) is definitely in – which would explain why everyone manages to remain supremely fit, despite being surrounded by so much yummy food! In honor of this, here I am, listing out six of my favorite Read more…


Eating my way through Sydney – top picks!

Headed to Sydney to catch sight of the iconic Sydney Opera House? Or maybe you’re headed there for work? Regardless of why, a girl (or boy) has got to eat! So… read on to figure out where to eat and Read more…


Sydney Day 6: Bronte to Bondi Coastal Walk + Watson’s Bay + Harbor Bridge + Luna Park

December 29, Tuesday We’ve heard loads of people raving about the coastal walks (from Bondi to Bronte to Coogee), so we knew we wanted to do it! But what order to do it in? In the end, after consulting our Read more…


Sydney Day 5: Opera House + Rocks Market + Australian Heritage Hotel + Shopping

December 28, Monday Public Holiday We were all tuckered out from our Blue Mountain trip the day before, so we opted for a chill day on Monday – spent meandering around the city and shopping   Sydney Opera House Circular Read more…


Sydney Day 4: Blue Mountain + Leura Village

December 27 (Sunday) We decided to go to Blue Mountain on Sunday to take advantage of the Opal AUD 2.50 Sunday cap. Otherwise, you’d quickly reach the AUD 15 daily cap, since a one-way train ride costs more than AUD Read more…


Sydney Day 3: City Tour + Sydney Fish Market + Paddy Market + Darling Harbor

December 26, Saturday (Public Holiday) Initially, we were supposed to do the Bondi to Bronte beach walk but the weather app said it would rain that day, so we ended up changing our plans. Instead, we opted to stay in Read more…


Sydney Day 2: Taronga Zoo + Manly Beach + Golden Century dinner

December 25, Friday Public Holiday aka Christmas Day! We decided to go to Taronga Zoo out of necessity (as it is the only place open on Christmas Day). We also paired it up with Manly Beach as it seemed pretty Read more…