In my rainy last week in Sydney, I was getting stir crazy and needed to explore, even if it meant getting wet. I bundled up as best I could and went to Circular Quay to explore a building I had seen nearly every day for the past six months: the Sydney Opera House. Having grown up going to plays … [Read more...] about Touring the Sydney Opera House
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3 Ways to See the Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, second only to the Opera House, and is known affectionately as the Coathanger. It was one of the first things I saw on my train ride to work every day and I grew quite fond of it in the last year. There are a few ways to … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to See the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Why You Should Stay in Coogee
Sydney is a city full of beaches, so how do you narrow it down to just one? I never made it to Coogee on my Bondi to Coogee walk, but I stayed with a friend there for a few days before leaving for my Uluru trip. It's a nice place to stay further outside of the city, but keeping the social scene of … [Read more...] about Why You Should Stay in Coogee
Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond
In conjunction with my friend Brooke of Brooke vs. the World’s upcoming e-book on thrifty traveling, I am offering you my tips on saving money whilst traveling. While most of these tips apply primarily to travels in Australia, some are helpful anywhere you … [Read more...] about Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond
The Australian Adventure: Six Months In
What's changed? The last six months by the numbers Items gained: too many Items lost: 5 Books read: 10 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Helen Fielding: Decidedly unlike the movie version, I purchased this book for $1.50 at my local Vinnies. A good chick lit read. A … [Read more...] about The Australian Adventure: Six Months In