The guidebooks probably won't direct you to this smelly spot, but it's one of my favorite things I've seen here in Sydney. The Sydney Fish Market is the largest in the Southern hemisphere with miles of every type of seafood you could ask for: oysters, crabs, barramundi, Balmain bugs (not the kind … [Read more...] about Visiting the Sydney Fish Market
Read This Blog: A Dangerous Business
Behind the blog: In a matter of months, Amanda Williams' A Dangerous Business has become one of the most influential travel blogs. Her Thursday Traveler and Best Blogs feature always give shout outs to those who deserve it. What's in a name?: "The name of my blog, A Dangerous Business, was … [Read more...] about Read This Blog: A Dangerous Business
8 Australian Musicians You Should Know
Sia [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLPPlRDOZx0] Hails From: Adelaide, South Australia Song(s) You Should Know: "You've Changed," "Day Too Soon," "Breathe Me," "Clap Your Hands" Why I Love Her: I first heard Sia's soulful melodies in a free iTunes download of "Day Too Soon" and … [Read more...] about 8 Australian Musicians You Should Know
Photo Essay: Bigger is Better
After a short stop at the Big Merino, I was reminded of all the great "big" stuff I've seen in my time. I love the kitsch of these roadside attractions. There are hundreds here in Australia, but here's just a taste of what I've seen in my travels. The Big Merino, Golburn, New South Wales, … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Bigger is Better
Where Are All the Kangaroos?
Before leaving Los Angeles, Jade of Vagabond 3 told me that the one thing I had to do in Australia was Kangaroo Island. The local bartender in Adelaide had the same response: "You'll just LOVE it." I was pretty much sold. The third-biggest island in the country is off the coast of Adelaide and home … [Read more...] about Where Are All the Kangaroos?