With all the finger-clicking swing and swagger of Broadway and Hollywood, the romance and tragedy of Shakespeare and the gusto of opera, Opera Australia’s West Side Story is a trifecta performance. And with a view over Sydney Harbour like no other, this is a night to remember. We’ve been to the OpenAir Cinema a number … Read more
Imagine you’re in the sweet spot of a Venn diagram of dining. You sit at the central meeting point of three elements of food and drink, and cherry pick the best bits. That’s the concept of The Ternary in Pyrmont, Sydney. Tucked away behind the veil of the Novotel Darling Harbour and deep in the … Read more
Beach time is so much a part of the Australian summer. But staying safe and happy is essential. Here are some of our favourite things to take to the surf and our best beach tips, plus advice from Bondi Rescue’s Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll. I dream of those hot summer days, where the sky is a … Read more
Reclining beneath the whispering fronds of a weeping willow amongst the lines of pinot and shiraz vines in the beautiful elevated wine region of Orange, NSW. That’s how to picnic. I have to be honest, I haven’t tried that hard to keep my fervent dislike of picnics a secret. I’ve never really liked them – … Read more
West Hotel, beside Sydney’s Darling Harbour, has set the bar for romance this summer. Working with creative designers Bonnie and Neil, the hotel lets you say it with flowers in a whole new way. There’s something quite soothing about falling asleep beneath a canopy of flowers and foliage. Especially when you’re nestled in an incredibly … Read more
There’s always a danger when you come home from a trip of post-holiday blues setting in. Couple that with a hefty case of jetlag and the thought of going back to work – it’s not a happy recipe. We’ve just got back from an amazing 7-week trip to Europe, and while it’s lovely to be … Read more
Tucked away snug in the maze of Surry Hills, Little Albion Guest House is as hidden as the many speakeasies and cafés of this hip Sydney suburb. This boutique hotel offers so much more than a bed for the night in a part of Sydney that’s always conspicuously lacked accommodation options. Surry Hills – arguably … Read more
Coming home after a long trip – or even a 2-week holiday – can feel strange and alienating. Your home doesn’t feel quite as you remembered it, you’re tired from travelling back and all you can do is think about being back where you just left. Here’s what we did after our 3-month journey recently. … Read more
How you spend your time at the airport before your flight directly impacts the rest of your trip. After all, it’s where your holiday really begins. From the people on the inside, here’s how to work the system at Sydney Airport and get the most out of the first day of your vacay. Brought to … Read more
We Aussies do love to brag about our coffee. And though the big words might be fair dinkum, menus in cafés here can be bewildering to visitors. Talk of piccolos, doppios and short blacks tend to scare off people not ‘in the know’. Here’s how to order coffee in Australia – and what the names … Read more