We love exploring Sydney by train. How long since you jumped on a train for a fun day out? Today we offer five Sydney suburbs that make a great train 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. … Read more
It might surprise you to hear there is no shortage of amazing free things to do in Sydney. Sydney has a reputation of being an expensive place to visit. And it can be. So we created this list to help you discover free things in Sydney that will help the budget stretch a little further, … Read more
If you are heading west to check out some Blue Mountains lookouts you are in luck. Today we share details of 33 lookouts so you can decide which ones you should add to your day out. There are more scenic lookouts in the Blue Mountains than most visitors will be able to manage to see … Read more
This Watsons Bay walk offers buckets of coastal charm. It combines panoramic clifftop views over the Pacific and Sydney Harbour vistas. It’s also home to historic sites, pretty candy striped lighthouse and some of the best fish and chips in the city. We think it’s the perfect half day escape from the hustle and bustle … Read more
A crash course in the history of Sydney for visitors. I believe that knowing a little bit about the background of the places you are visiting can help you to develop a deeper appreciation of them. Today I want to share a short history lesson with you to give you a little insight into Sydney. … Read more
There are so many Blue Mountains day tours available that it is hard to choose which itinerary is best for you, especially when you don’t know much about the area. Today, I will go over a few points that in our experience will help you find the best Blue Mountains tour for your travel style … Read more
A visit to The Rocks shows off historical Sydney at its best. This Rocks self-guided walk will help you discover Sydney’s colonial history in just a couple of hours. Let’s start with the name given to this western side of the harbour. Why is this area called The Rocks? When the First Fleet arrived, they … Read more
Most visitors only uncover a tiny part of the Blue Mountains, but if you have time to spend a little longer in the area, there are so many things to do and less-visited sites to uncover that your time will be well rewarded. From free things to do in the Blue Mountains, like bush walks … Read more
Do you have a short layover in Sydney? Not sure what you can see with just 6, 8 or 10 hours in the city? Well, grab a seat and get comfy cause I am about to give you lots of ideas of things to do on your Sydney layover. This page contains affiliate links. Please … Read more
We have spent this month checking out three great new books about exploring Sydney that will make perfect Christmas gifts for Sydney locals or those planning a visit. The Bondi to Manly Walk – The Definitive Guidebook by Tara Wells A well written easy to follow guide to this iconic 80km walk that traverses Sydney … Read more
Each weekend Markets in Sydney draw hundreds of visitors, for resident Sydneysiders they are a great place to do your weekly shopping and for visitors they are a great way to see a slice of local life. Some markets particularly suited to travellers, offering locally made products perfect for taking home as mementoes of your … Read more
If you are looking for things to do in Sydney with kids when it rains, we have you covered, literally, with this list of indoor activities for kids of all ages that the whole family will love. In rainy weather, some of Sydney’s most iconic activities like walking over the Harbour Bridge, hanging out on … Read more
