Category: Australia
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A Weekend Guide to the Hunter Valley
Looking for the perfect escape from city life? Whether you’re craving a relaxing weekend surrounded by rolling vineyards, delicious food, and charming country towns, the Hunter Valley in New South Wales offers an ideal getaway. Just a few hours’ drive from Sydney, this iconic wine region is a favourite for couples, friends, and families alike.…
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Best Cheese Experiences in Sydney
If, like me, you are a fiend for cheese, then look no further. Here are some of the best places in Sydney to go when you need to satisfy a cheese craving. The Stinking Bishops The Stinking Bishops is a small deli-come-restaurant in Newtown that has an incredible selection of cheese and wine, in a…
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Best Brunch Spots in Sydney
While Sydney is known for its endless bottomless brunches, sometimes a perfectly brewed coffee and a bite to eat is all you need to start your weekend right. Whether you’re after classic avo toast, something more creative, or just a great café vibe, Sydney has no shortage of fantastic brunch spots. Here are some of…
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A Local’s Guide to Rosebery
Tucked away in Sydney’s inner south, Rosebery is a suburb that often flies under the radar. Once largely industrial, this pocket of the city has undergone a quiet transformation, now offering a unique blend of warehouse conversions, trendy eateries, boutique businesses, and leafy residential streets. While it may lack the hype of neighbouring suburbs like…
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24 Hours in Sydney
Sydney is an incredible city. From the beautiful harbour to the world-class beaches, national parks and vibrant suburbs, you’ll need at least a few days to really get a taste of Australia’s largest city. However, if you’re pressed for time you can still squeeze in some of the main sights into one jam-packed day of…
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Alternative Sydney Date Ideas
Do you and your partner love a date night but are fed up of the same bars and restaurants? Or are you regularly dating and looking for a first date idea that will stand out? Well, it’s your lucky day! My partner and I love finding something a little bit different to do for our…
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Sydney’s Best Bottomless Brunches
If there’s one thing better than brunch, it’s brunch with bottomless alcohol! As someone who is a big fan of both brunch and an alcoholic bev, I’ve taken it upon myself to sample some (and if by some, I mean a lot) of Sydney’s bottomless brunch options, with my faves listed below. Babylon Rooftop Babylon…
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A Weekend In Cairns
I’m off to Cairns this weekend to visit friends who have just moved there, and I can’t wait! I know the city reasonably well, as I did my 3-months farm work an hour away and it’s a great little place for a holiday! Known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and famed for its backpacker…
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Inner West Is Best!
Last week marked my 6 month anniversary in Australia. 6 months. How did that happen? Time seems to have flown by, but living in London also feels like a lifetime ago, and I really do miss it. After 5 long, long months of hostel living, myself and 2 friends FINALLY moved into a flat in the…
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Life on a Banana Farm – Part 2
Time to dish the dirt on the actual farming. There are only a few types of farms around Innisfail; papaya, rambutan and (by far the most common) banana. I was lucky and ended up on a banana farm with my 2 friends, so that automatically made life slightly easier. However, rumour has it that banana…
Katie Nelson 