Since arriving in Sydney in January 2015 on my working holiday visa, I’ve been putting together (and beginning to tick off) a list of must do day trips whilst I’m in living in the city. Here are my top picks: Hunter Valley (2.5 hour drive from Sydney CBD) Whether you’re a wine buff or just …
With apologies to Harold Arlen & E.Y Harburg, another instalment in my ‘There’s more to Australia than Sydney’ series. So you have been in Australia a while and have seen all the ‘money shot’ locations. Are you now ready to travel a little further afield? No doubt you are going to take a look at the …
Just as the U.S. doesn’t begin and end in New York and the same for the United Kingdom and London, there is a lot to offer you on your working holiday outside of Sydney. Australia’s fastest growing tourist destination is the Museum of Old and New Art (or MONA) in Hobart, Tasmania. A museum? On …
Australia Doesn’t Begin and End in Sydney: Hobart’s MONA Museum Read More »
East versus West: the age old rivalry. Many a battle has been fought in the name of these two opposing sides, and when it comes to Australia, the East Coast would certainly come out on the top of the ‘most travelled’ polls within the backpacking world. And of course that’s for a reason – the …
West Is Best! Why You Should Explore Australia’s West Coast Read More »
Australia is a great place to be over the summer months, as you can make the most of the great weather by enjoying a nice cold beer or wine after work in one of these fantastic venues that offer great deals. They have happy hours and outdoor areas available to take in the beautiful, balmy …
Sydney Happy Hours & Deals for Every Day of the Week Read More »
I was born in Australia, and I have lived in Sydney virtually my whole life (a long time!). But recently, I had one of the most terrific experiences of my life. Being a resident of your town or city, you don’t tend to do the ‘touristy’ things. You get caught up with just living your …
A 26-year-old journalism graduate who has found herself living a very different life to the one she first planned. After 12 months on the travelling trail and enough banana pancakes to last a lifetime, Jessica is now settled in Sydney and riding the recruitment consultant roller coaster. With first-hand experience in looking for work and getting to …
The Best Decision I Ever Made Wasn’t Part of the Plan Read More »