An ABC of the Most Beautiful Gardens in Sydney

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

Holiday Rentals in Sydney: A Local’s Guide to the Best Areas (2025)

Planning to rent a holiday apartment in Sydney but overwhelmed by the choices? As a Sydney local, I’ll help you choose the perfect neighborhood for your stay. This guide covers everything from harbourside luxury to trendy inner-city suburbs, with honest advice about transport, local life, and what to expect in each area. This post contains … Read more

Discover 10 Fun Things to do in Western Sydney

There are so many things to do in Western Sydney that if you have not been west for a while, it’s about time you do; you are seriously missing out on some of the city’s best attractions! Visitors and locals alike tend to flock to the Sydney icons that usually take centre-stage in international marketing, … Read more

25 of the Best Parks in Sydney

Looking for the best parks in Sydney? This year we have been visiting and revisiting our favourites. So we have pulled together this detailed guide to more than 25 parks across Sydney to help you decide where to go next. We have arranged the parks geographically from north, south, east and west of the city. … Read more

21 of the Best Picnic Spots in Sydney

Looking for picnic spots in Sydney? Nothing beats lunch outdoors on a sunny Sydney day. Over the years, we’ve scoured the city to bring you our top picnic picks. What started as a handful of favourites has grown into this list of 21 stellar spots. Some are well known, some are a little off the … Read more

Spend a Day Exploring Palm Beach Sydney

I love Palm Beach, Sydney’s most northerly beach. It’s somewhere that feels a million miles from the busy city streets and the trip to get there along Sydney’s northern beaches offers wonderful views. Palm Beach is well known in the UK and Europe as the setting of Australia’s longest-running soap opera, Home and Away. It is … Read more

A Sydney Bucket List for Exploring the Great Outdoors

Sydney is the perfect city for active travellers. This list of 20 things to do in Sydney focuses on getting active and exploring the outdoors. This list highlights our favourite things to do in Sydney for anyone who prefers beaches and bushwalks to museums and galleries. This page contains affiliate links. Please see our full … Read more

Easy Blue Mountains Day Trip By Car [Itinerary]

Trying to decide if you should do your Blue Mountains day trip by car? If you someone who doesn’t like following a tour schedule and prefer to visit places a little off the beaten track – driving yourself gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace and reach places the tours don’t. This … Read more

Bundeena – A Fun & Easy Day Trip from Sydney

Bundeena is a pretty coastal village in the outer southern reaches of Sydney is a great day trip from Sydney. While it’s only an hour from the middle of the city, allow a full day to discover the beauty of this seaside paradise. Read on for our tips on the best things to see and do in … Read more

The Epic Sydney Harbour Foreshore Walk – A Photo Guide

The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Walk takes you from Woolloomooloo all the way to Pyrmont following the waterfront. This 11km path is mainly flat, and there are very few stairs, none that you can not detour around, making this the perfect family-friendly walk. Tips for enjoying the Sydney Foreshore Walk All along the route, you will … Read more

33 Stunning Blue Mountains Lookouts +Map

If you are heading west to check out some Blue Mountains lookouts you are in luck. Today we share details of 33 of the best views in the Blue Mountains we have visited so you can decide which ones you should add to your day out. There are more scenic lookouts in the Blue Mountains … Read more

Plan the Perfect Romantic Getaway in The Blue Mountains

A romantic getaway in the Blue Mountains is an excellent way to recharge the batteries and spend some quality time with your loved one. This world heritage wilderness wonderland is the perfect place for romantic walks and enjoying the spectacular views, so find yourself a lovely place to stay and head west for a romantic … Read more