Yesterday, I had the pleasure of doing another great FREE Sydney thing: the Bondi to Coogee walk. Even though I didn't get all the way to Coogee because of time constraints, it was a beautiful day and I got to explore each of Sydney's famous beaches and decide which one I liked best. Getting … [Read more...] about The Eastern Beaches Coastal Walk from Bondi to Coogee
Australia
Visiting the Sydney Fish Market
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
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
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?
The Australian Adventure: One Month In
How do I begin to explain this crazy, and often overwhelming, adventure I have embarked on? I scribbled some notes in my little black book in hopes of organizing my thoughts, but I'm afraid that they're just as jumbled on the screen as they are in my head. But here's my best shot. Here are the … [Read more...] about The Australian Adventure: One Month In