The magic of sunsets What IS it with sunsets? Why do they make us so excited about them and happy? At least that’s what they do to me. When I envision a dream location and situation, it often includes a beautiful, dramatic orange sunset. What else? Well, I see Frits and I, lounging in a cosy, […]
6 Reasons to visit the MCA Sydney
Sydney has many interesting museums and art galleries. On that I particularly like is the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA). Here is why. 6 Reasons to visit the MCA in Sydney The art collection. The MCA focusses on contemporary art (duh!) in all it’s visual forms. Be it painting, photography, sculpture, paper or moving […]
A must-do in Sydney - the coastal walk from Bondi to Bronte
A must-do in Sydney - walk from Bondi to Bronte We thoroughly enjoyed our coastal walk from Bondi to Bronte. Where to start Start your walk on the right side of Bondi Beach, from the iconic Bondi Icebergs, just above Bondi Baths. From there on the path is clearly indicated all the way. Kilometers […]
Delicious Riley Street Garage - Sydneys latest hip hotspot
Old friend, new friend;-) While in Sydney, we met up with a former colleague of my husband, named Carlos. I never met him before, but heard of him via my husband and I knew that they became friends with a lot of respect for one another. He turned out to be a lovely guy indeed, […]
Exciting contemporary Asian art in White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney
Sydney has several interesting musea and galleries. White Rabbit Gallery in Chippendale, Sydney, is definitely one of the more innovative and exciting ones. Contemporary Chinese art; exciting and strange The gallery is focussed on 21st century Chinese art, like these art works: The White Rabbit Gallery spreads out over four floors and the whole set up […]
Surry Hills - baristas, boutiques and terraced houses
Although Sydney is a big metropole, it does not always feel that way. This is due to the fact that it is a conglomerate of a whole lot of suburbs, each with their own character. I like that, because it makes it handy to explore Sydney. The suburbs are oversee-able parts of town, great for […]
Why you should always question a Sydneysider who claims he’s sick
Sydney has around 100 beaches; what a city! Guess what is Sydneysiders #1 reason for sick leave? The most famous beach is Bondi Beach, named after Bondi, a charming seaside enclave. Bondi Beach is sometimes referred to as Sydneysiders (=residents of Sydney) #1 reason for sick leave. Hahaha…. I’m pretty sure that this is heavily […]
Sydney’s Terraced Houses - Verandas and Filigree ornaments
Besides buildings from the British colonial era, Sydney’s architectural highlights are the so called Terraced Houses. Sydney’s Charming Terraced Houses What should you think of when I say: Terraced Houses Sydney? Well, literally they are just attached houses, built in a row. But in Sydney, one usually refers to the much sought-after heritage, terraced, filigree houses. These houses […]
10 Tips to make the most of your visit to Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden
No visit to Sydney would be complete without exploring and enjoying Sydney’s magnificent Botanic Garden. Fast facts The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney sits on a prime location, right at the Sydney Harbour and next to the CBD, and it is huge! The gardens, including The Domain (a botanical parkland surrounding the Botanic Garden), measure 64 […]
Sydney Opera House - a photogenic landmark
THE iconic landmark of Sydney is of course the famous and beautiful Sydney Opera House. The spectacular architecture of the building is a must-see for everyone who visits Sydney. The architect is the Danish Utzon. He said the design was inspired by the simple act of peeling an orange. The 14 shells of the building, […]
