Sydney

Things to do during a short stay in Sydney, Australia

Sydney is the most well known city in Australia for a reason - it's just a wonderful place to visit! I've been to Sydney a few times now and it is one of those places that I never seem to get sick of. There is always something to do and it never fails to impress. [...]

By |2016-02-04T12:35:44+10:00July 17th, 2015|Australia, Destinations, Featured, Oceania, Travel Tips|4 Comments

Harbour Bridge View from the Rocks in Sydney, Australia

Today's travel photo is of the view of the Harbour Bridge from The Rocks in Sydney, Australia. The Rocks is a beautiful and historic part of Sydney that is  a great spot to go for a beer or two and a bite to eat, while looking out over the harbour. You certainly can't beat the [...]

By |2016-02-06T11:27:48+10:00October 7th, 2014|Photos|0 Comments

Pink Skies Over Sydney City, Australia

Today's travel photo is a shot of the CBD at sunset in Sydney, Australia. I took this photo from the Opera House, where you can get amazing views of the city and Sydney Cove. We waited here while the sun went down in the west, turning the clouds above into different shades of pink, orange [...]

By |2016-02-25T10:13:41+10:00April 6th, 2014|Australia, Destinations, Oceania, Photos|2 Comments

Tulips in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens

I think that cities are always so much better if they have plenty of green space around to get away from the hustle and bustle. The most famous that comes to mind is Central Park in New York City which is very popular with the city’s residents. Most Australian capital cities also have parklands in [...]

By |2016-06-12T16:21:34+10:00January 19th, 2013|Australia, Destinations, Oceania, Photos|3 Comments

Sydney Harbour Sunset Photo Essay

One of our favourite things to do in Sydney, Australia, is to walk along it's beautiful harbour in the late afternoon to watch the sunset, before heading over to Circular Quay for dinner. On our last trip to Sydney, we explored The Rocks near the Harbour Bridge, and walked around Sydney Cove to the Opera [...]

By |2012-12-06T21:57:14+10:00November 6th, 2012|Australia, Destinations, Featured, Oceania, Photo Essays, Photos|14 Comments

Emperor’s Puffs: Little balls of heaven in Sydney’s Chinatown

Chinatown in Sydney, Australia, is a great place to go to find some cheap and tasty food. It's restaurants and food courts serve up some amazing Chinese and Asian cuisines, and the entire place is always alive with activity. Located on Dixon Street (the main street in Chinatown), at the Paddy's Market end is a [...]

By |2012-12-06T10:19:25+10:00October 26th, 2012|Australia, Destinations, Featured, Food and Drinks, Oceania|3 Comments

Going back in history at The Rocks in Sydney, Australia

As a traveller, you probably don't even have to have been to Sydney, Australia to picture what it looks like. From the unique architecture of the Opera House, across the harbour to the iconic Harbour Bridge, almost everyone knows what to expect from Sydney Harbour. If you've been to Sydney, you would have no doubt [...]

By |2012-12-06T10:45:52+10:00October 2nd, 2012|Australia, Destinations, Featured, Food and Drinks, Oceania|3 Comments

Photo of the week: Historic Buildings at the Rocks in Sydney, Australia

This week's travel photo is of some historic buildings at The Rocks in Sydney, Australia. The Rocks is a beautiful area right on Sydney Harbour located between Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The 19th century warehouse buildings have been beautifully preserved, and this area is lovely to walk around and enjoy a meal [...]

By |2012-12-06T13:34:34+10:00August 26th, 2012|Australia, Destinations, Oceania, Photos|1 Comment

Renting an apartment in Sydney with Wimdu

Sydney is without a doubt the most famous city in Australia, and possibly the most beautiful. With it's historic old buildings and monuments, along with a beautiful harbour setting, Sydney is a city that I just hadn't spent enough time exploring. So when Wimdu contacted me and asked if I would be interested in trying [...]

By |2015-03-25T11:20:52+10:00August 21st, 2012|Accommodation, Australia, Destinations, Oceania|4 Comments
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