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We asked some travel writers to share their best tips about backpacking in Sydney. Below, they have covered the best hostels and a bunch of cheap but fabulous things to do in Sydney. We hope these tips will help you save some money and have a great time on your trip. Some basics for backpacking in … Read more

There are lots of things to consider when you are trying to choose the best time to visit Sydney. The weather, public holidays and school holiday periods can all impact how much you enjoy your holiday, affecting costs and crowds. Below we have covered the most frequently asked questions we receive about when is the … Read more

Trying to enjoy Sydney on a budget? As a local I know Sydney can be an expensive place to visit. For over 20 years I helped international students and backpackers explore Sydney so I have learnt a thing or two about having fun on limited funds. Today I share my best tips for travellers of … Read more

How much can you fit into 3 days in Sydney? You can cover quite a bit of ground if you plan your time carefully. Today we will help you out with a perfect itinerary for a first-time visit to the harbour city.  Sydney is a big city with more attractions and landmarks than you can … Read more

Are you a thrillseeker? Looking to have some adventures in Sydney? These adrenalin-inducing activities are a great way to see more of the city than just the main sites and are perfect for celebrating a special occasion or just having some fun! I am a bit of a chicken, so I could not put together … Read more

If like me, you prefer experiences over things, we may have just solved your Christmas shopping dilemmas with our list of awesome Sydney experiences. Perfect for locals or anyone planning a trip to Sydney in 2024. Below are some suggestions for great Sydney Experiences for everyone on your Christmas shopping list. Oh and if Santa … Read more

Are you looking for the best farms to do some fruit picking in Sydney? Sydney is a great place to try fruit picking and there are several types of fruit to pick across the year. There are over 40 different farms offering experiences, ranging from apple orchards to strawberry fields. For at least two thirds … Read more

The new Pullman Penrith Hotel, the town’s first 5-star hotel, has been hyped as a gamechanger for the Western Sydney town known more for its NRL team than fine dining and luxury. Ellen Hill was one of the first guests to stay over and dine in Marcel Restaurant, so we asked her to share her … Read more

We asked journalist Ellen Hill who lives at the base of Sydney’s Blue Mountains to fill us in on what’s new in the Penrith Bar scene and we can’t wait to get out there and try these ourselves! When darkness descends, warm lights flicker on to highlight clumps of friends gathered for cocktails and a … Read more

Plan your visit to Sydney Whether you are a local looking for fun things to do or a visitor trying to plan the trip of a lifetime, you have come to the right place. We cover everything from exploring Sydney’s world-famous icons to discovering some of the best secret haunts.  We want you to love Sydney … Read more

Planning a trip to Sydney on a budget if can be pretty daunting. Talk of it being an expensive city is true, food and accommodation can set you back but with our tips you can still have a wonderful time. Sydney is recognised as one of the most expensive cities in the world to live … Read more

There are some beautiful gardens in Sydney to visit and this year we are working our way through the alphabet to see if we can find one for every letter. So far, we have covered 19 letters, some with two gardens, so if you can think of one for a letter we have missed, please … Read more