You take a languid stroll and claim a favourite patch of powdery sand. You lay your towel down and observe the tri-band of cobalt blue meld into jade and turquoise. Gentle waves lap the shoreline playing one of nature’s seaside symphonies.
You immerse yourself in the tepid waters and emerge renewed. The water’s clarity takes you [...]

Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson, New South Wales in 1788, commandeered by Captain Arthur Phillip. Our country only may be 222 years young but come January 26, we know how celebrate our heritage in true Aussie style.
On this national public holiday, it’s our chance to fly the [...]

Contrary to some popular beliefs, a blue moon has nothing to do with its colour. It refers to the second full moon in a month, a rare occurrence that has lent its fame to the phrase, ‘once in a blue moon’.
Although cloud over Sydney skies kept the moon at bay for most of the time, [...]

The city of Sydney is renowned for putting on of the world’s most spectacular fireworks display drawing in record crowds each year. Not only are we blessed with celebrating New Year’s Eve in summer, but the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House make it a stunning display of light and colour [...]

It may sound like a cliché or a much-publicised haven for backpackers. Year after year, hoards of travellers, visitors, even locals converge on the golden sands of Bondi Beach to spend Christmas Day at one of Sydney’s iconic beaches. Decked out in bold red Santa hats and proudly wearing Christmas decorations around bikinis, girl elves [...]

It’s not often that you take a leisurely stroll along the promenade of one of Sydney’s popular surfing beaches and find a Rubik’s cube washed up on the sand. This colourful piece of art is no optical illusion. It lies on the shores of Maroubra Beach, ten kilometres south-east of central Sydney. A little mystery [...]

Loud. Lively. Luscious.
These are the words that came to mind during my first visit to the Alhambra Café and Tapas Bar. Boasting water views from its location opposite the Manly Wharf, the place was buzzing on a Saturday evening. Patrons filled the warm and earthy tones of the Moroccan-themed interiors decorated with wall rugs and [...]

I looked up at her right from below. She reminded me of a caricature, a haggard gypsy woman with dangling earrings, the kind that jingle when she bobs her head, drawing attention away from an overgrown wart on her face. Yet she is no gypsy nor is she an old woman. She greets visitors on [...]

It is the City of…
… boots and elegant winter scarves; multiple facial piercings on twenty-somethings; the ubiquitous spaghetti marinara on plates and menus; crisp mornings with a welcome stillness in the air; café trottoirs and restaurants with outdoor gas heaters; generous servings and warm service; a vibrant city centre abuzz with an eclectic mix of [...]

There are many reasons to love Sydney. On a winter’s day, you can head down to Coogee Beach for scenery like this:
And like the lifeguard, you can do a double take…
…thinking you’re somewhere in the south of France.
Sacré bleu! There’s even a bar on the beach with Wedding Cake Island in the distance!
And there’s a [...]