AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Views [938]
I suspect that there could be a no more fitting finale for a fabulous stay in Sydney than taking a helicopter tour of the city.
Helitours were incredibly helpful arranging a last minute addition to their afternoon flight. From the moment of pickup ... Read more >
Tags: backpacking, helitours, sydney
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 12 May 2013 | Views [777]
Note to self: single trip tickets offer greater flexibility! I slept most of the night time journey from Adelaide but arrived in Melbourne at 6am with 7 hours to kill until the Sydney flight – not easy when you have a cumbersome backpack, too large ... Read more >
Tags: blue mountains, bondi beach, sydney
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013 | Views [1274]
There is something about Sydney that makes me want to draw a parallel to a show home. Picture perfect, squeaky clean, enviably functional and clearly successful.
With any number of books and leaflets detailing the ‘must see’ guide to Sydney, ... Read more >
Tags: backpacking, base hostel, coffee shop wifi, melbourne, sydney, tiger air, travellers
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 28 Apr 2013 | Views [1192]
No wonder there were no price tags on anything! Did I just stumble across the most expensive convenience store in Australia or am I going to need to take out a mortgage for the next 3 weeks? Grateful my room has a microwave, kettle and fridge.
Arriving ... Read more >
Tags: anzac day, darling harbour, icons, opera house, potts point, qantas, rocks, sydney
