My first stop on my East Coast Adventure around Australia was to Newcastle, a seaside town only two hours from Sydney. It was a good first stop because it eased me into the trip and if anything happened I could hop on a train and be back in the city in a matter of hours. I stayed at the … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Newcastle, Australia
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Why You Should Stay in Coogee
Sydney is a city full of beaches, so how do you narrow it down to just one? I never made it to Coogee on my Bondi to Coogee walk, but I stayed with a friend there for a few days before leaving for my Uluru trip. It's a nice place to stay further outside of the city, but keeping the social scene of … [Read more...] about Why You Should Stay in Coogee
The Australian Adventure: Six Months In
What's changed? The last six months by the numbers Items gained: too many Items lost: 5 Books read: 10 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Helen Fielding: Decidedly unlike the movie version, I purchased this book for $1.50 at my local Vinnies. A good chick lit read. A … [Read more...] about The Australian Adventure: Six Months In
I Was There
September 11, 2001. May 3, 2011. May 21, 2011. One of these dates may have significance for you. Maybe even two. On Saturday, May 21, I went to a lecture for the Sydney Writers' Festival entitled, "9/11: I Was There." I picked it mostly because one of my idols, Anthony Bourdain, was on the … [Read more...] about I Was There
Dining with Harry
Almost one year ago, I learned of my love for the Aussie meat pie, back in my hometown's Australian Bakery. I've had many meat pies since arriving in Australia, including a soggy Four and Twenty from 7-11 in St. Kilda during the floods to a cripsy one aboard the ferry to Kangaroo … [Read more...] about Dining with Harry