Tag Archives: Sydney
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What Not to Leave on a Train

By on March 8, 2012 in Australia, Russia

This is the story of one of my worst rookie mistakes. Just yesterday, I set off in the morning (yes, I actually left the apartment) to visit the Russian Consulate in Sydney. With only a month to go before I hit the road for 3.5 months, I need to get this visa process going… and fast.

March 8, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 47 }
the bed

Sydney Sleeps: The Cambridge Hotel in Surry Hills

By on March 6, 2012 in Australia, Hostels & Hotels

I get emails all the time from people asking me where to stay in Sydney, so I think today’s post is going to kick off a new regular feature called “Sydney Sleeps”. First up: a review of the Cambridge Hotel in Surry Hills — a mix between young and old in a very convenient location.

March 6, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 2 }

Saturday Snap: The Sydney Lights

By on February 25, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Each year, Vivid Sydney lights up the city in art. Buildings become backdrops and colors are everywhere. This is a photo of a couple of friends walking towards the lights. If you like, share around!
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February 25, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 1 }
morning sunrise on beach

Best Tour You’ll Take in the Dark: The Moonwalk

By on February 10, 2012 in Australia

We finally, after over 4 kilometers of walking along moonlit paths further enhanced by the glowsticks on our bodies, reached a peaceful waterhole in the middle of practically nowhere — or at least that’s how it felt.

February 10, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
day 261 brooke at park

Day 261: Could This Be Spring?

By on September 19, 2011 in Australia

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After all my whining about the chilly Sydney weather, the days filled with rain and dreary overcast skies, finally, the weather appears to be shaping up to the typical spring warmth one might expect when talking about Australia. Sunday was a day filled with lounging at the park, shopping, grabbing a coffee at Little Gem Cafe and heading over to

September 19, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 6 }
Day 218: Eating Malaysian at Mamak, a Roti Lover’s Dream

Day 218: Eating Malaysian at Mamak, a Roti Lover’s Dream

By on August 8, 2011 in Australia, Food & Drink

My first real introduction with Malaysian food in Sydney occurred at Mamak a while back, and it has become a place I love to hit up for some reliable and tasty Malaysian to this day.
As part of the Malaysia Kitchen Blogger Ambassador… Read more program, Pat and I hit up Mamak last night before going out on the town. I think

August 8, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 3 }
cooking demo at good food and wine show

Day 184: Should Have Been Called “The Good Wine Show”

By on July 10, 2011 in Australia

So I’ve been in Sydney for 3 winters now, and this one was the first that I actually made it out to the Good Food & Wine Show. It could be that I was in New Zealand doing visa renewal runs… Read more before, or maybe I just didn’t care (I’m not really a foodie). Either way, I’m glad I finally went

July 10, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
Day 183: Sydney, Swarming with Americans

Day 183: Sydney, Swarming with Americans

By on July 9, 2011 in Australia

I used to think I found a large group of Americans in Sydney… Read more… that was until July 2nd. This year I actually partook in the July Fourth (on the 2nd) festivities put together by the Americans in Sydney group, and boy I found out there are hundreds of us Americans floating around this great city.
A bunch of them

July 9, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 10 }
brooke hannah pancakes on the rocks

Day 177: Pancakes, Because People are Feeling Homesick

By on July 7, 2011 in Australia, Food & Drink

There’s been nothing quite like the good ol’ American holiday of July 4th to bring out the homesickness in just about every American abroad I know. Talking about barbecues and fireworks has taken over my blog feed lately, but I’ll tell you what, the homesickness factor became apparent in my local circle of friends a little sooner than that.
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July 7, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }
Day 174: The House Sit Hunt Begins

Day 174: The House Sit Hunt Begins

By on July 5, 2011 in Australia, Thrifty Travel

Many moons ago, Pat and I moved out of our Killara apartment… Read more and into his parents’ house. It seemed like a good move because our lease was up and then we had two big international trips to partake in.
We’re now back in Sydney, back in his old bedroom, and we kind of just don’t know what to do in

July 5, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }