On the shores of Botany Bay, Brighton le Sands in Sydney’s south has a lot to offer. Its long sandy shoreline and calm bay are reminiscent of the beaches of Greece. Today we are sharing our love for Sydney’s southern beaches because we think it is a great place to explore on a sunny day! … Read more
Seeing Sydney by bus is a great way to explore the city, either s a local or if If you are on an extended visit to the city. I use public transport every day and I am married to a bus driver so I am very familiar with lots of really interesting bus routes across … Read more
We love exploring Sydney by train. How long since you jumped on a train going somewhere new? Today we offer five interesting Sydney suburbs that make a fun day trip. When we travel, we enjoy riding public transport and visiting a few places that don’t make the top ten lists in our guidebook. The same … Read more
These five easy day trips from Sydney by train mean that you don’t need a car to explore the city’s outer reaches. If you take the train, everyone can relax and take in the scenery. You can even enjoy a few cheeky drinks at lunch if you like and snooze on the trip home! I … Read more
Beyond walking down the Corso from the ferry wharf to the beach, what other things to do in Manly should be on your radar? Well, lots in fact, so much that as a Sydneysider and I still find things to do in Manly every time I am visit. Here’s my insider’s guide to what to … Read more
There are so many things to do in Kiama we think it’s worthy of repeat visits. Today we share a list of the best Kiama activities that we recommend you see when you visit this National Trust listed town only 120km south of Sydney. The coastal town of Kiama, south of Sydney, is one of … Read more
A Sydney Ferry Ride is one of our favourite ways to de-stress. It’s hard to beat being on the deck of a ferry as it plies its way across the harbour. Whether you’re a local whose experience is limited to Manly and Zoo ferries or a visitor about the explore the Sydney Harbour for the … Read more
Looking for the best day trips from Sydney that can be reached without hours in traffic? There are loads of beautiful places to visit right on the city’s doorstep, so how do you decide where to go? Well, that’s where we come in… Sydney’s got plenty to keep you busy, but sometimes you need to … Read more
On more than one occasion I have found myself lost in the NSW Southern Highlands. Not literally lost – though those winding country roads can be tricky – but lost in the best possible way. You know that feeling when you discover a place that’s been right under your nose all along? That’s what hit … Read more
Looking for things to do in the Hunter Valley? While wine tasting is a big part of any visit to the Hunter, today we sharing tips from our born and raised local Tia Cole on experiences you might like to try when you have had your fill of wine! From taking in the view 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
The Blue Mountains Explorer Bus is almost as iconic as the Three Sisters. For almost 50 years, they have been helping visitors make the most of their day in this UNESCO wonderland. While you can take a tour from Sydney jumping on the train and using exploring the Blue Mountains using the much loved Blue … Read more