Last updated Apr 23, 2025
Mardi Gras Sydney is one of Australia’s most popular celebrations, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world each year. I’ve attended the colourful three-hour Mardi Gras parade along Oxford Street multiple times, but this LGBTQI...
Last updated Sep 15, 2022
Noosa has been on my list of top destinations to visit in Australia for some time now, and I finally squeezed in a trip last week after grabbing a cheap flight with JetStar! This 3-day Noosa itinerary includes all the best things I found to do in the area. I’d...
Last updated Oct 19, 2023
With calm, clear water, soft white sand and choice of international restaurants, Brighton-Le-Sands down in the south of Sydney is a fantastic spot for a day out, or even a Sydney staycation! Situated along Sydney’s longest beach (Lady Robinsons) on the shores of...
Last updated Dec 16, 2022
If you read my blog post on things to do in Byron Bay, you’ll know that I stayed at the very unique Arts Factory Lodge. This popular backpacker accommodation is so well known it even made it into The Inbetweeners 2 movie! Originally created by hippies and...
Last updated Oct 19, 2023
Situated in the vibrant blue waters of Sydney Harbour, the crumbling, abandoned buildings of UNESCO World-Heritage listed Cockatoo Island are in stark contrast to their glittering backdrop. Once a gruesome convict establishment and reformatory school for girls,...
Last updated Oct 19, 2023
No trip to Sydney would be complete without doing the famously beautiful Bondi to Coogee walk! If you happen to visit during late October or early November, you’ll also be treated to the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition! (24th October to 10th November for 2019.)...
Last updated Apr 23, 2025
If you’re planning a North Coast NSW road trip, there are so many beautiful holiday towns to visit. I’ve covered most major towns in North Coast New South Wales in my Sydney to Brisbane road trip itinerary, but this guide will cover some additional detours...
Last updated Oct 21, 2021
After over three years of house sitting in Sydney, I’ve experienced life first hand in almost 50 areas of the city! I thought it was about time I put together a list of some of the best suburbs in Sydney to help those of you who are moving here. I’ve...
Last updated Oct 19, 2023
The first time I visited Kurnell (to hike in Kamay Botany Bay National Park) I’ll admit I thought it was an odd little place! You have to drive all the way to Cronulla and then venture off to an isolated peninsula home to a Caltex oil refinery (now...
Last updated Oct 19, 2023
If you’re itching to get outside and explore Sydney’s beautiful coastline but want to venture beyond the busy tourist tracks, you’ll love Cronulla Beach Walk! I’ve lived in Sydney for over three years and had never even heard of this walk until...
