No, they didn’t pay me to leave. I didn’t cause that much trouble while I was there (I don’t think!) But making $400 (USD) really was true!…… Read more “how i made $400 for flying back from australia”
Category: Sydney
what it’s like to spend chinese new year in australia
Yes, I know the politically correct term would be Lunar New Year but I’m Chinese, therefore I am calling it Chinese New Year. Spending the holiday there…… Read more “what it’s like to spend chinese new year in australia”
it’s not all about bondi
I wonder how all of the other beaches feel, living in the shadow of Bondi. Everyone has heard of Bondi, and makes it a point to take…… Read more “it’s not all about bondi”
how to get the best view of the sydney skyline
Get yourself onto a ferry! But not just any ferry. The Manly Ferry. It happens to give you one of the best views of the entire Sydney skyline.…… Read more “how to get the best view of the sydney skyline”
there’s more to sydney than the opera house
Of course, that has to be on your to-do list, and you’ll want to check out the best views, but you still want to check out what…… Read more “there’s more to sydney than the opera house”
(really) long walks on the beach
If you’re not quite ready to commit to the 6 km walk (or 3.73 miles) from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach, Bondi to Tamarama Beach is a great…… Read more “(really) long walks on the beach”
lunch with a view
I don’t normally write about food places on this blog. Yes, food is a huge part of the whole travel experience but that’s what my Yelp page…… Read more “lunch with a view”
you wouldn’t be a true tourist if you didn’t visit bondi beach
While my family and friends back home in NYC were busy digging their cars out from under mounds of snow, I was busy digging my feet into…… Read more “you wouldn’t be a true tourist if you didn’t visit bondi beach”
5 spots to get the best view of the sydney opera house
I’ll start with what you might think would be the obvious choice (but surprisingly, it isn’t even the best seat in the house!) Sydney Opera House -…… Read more “5 spots to get the best view of the sydney opera house”
the third largest fish market in the world
Sure, it’s no Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, but it’s still pretty impressive. There are so many options to choose from. Raw or cooked? Western rock lobster…… Read more “the third largest fish market in the world”
how to be a tourist 