A Self-Guided Walk in Melbourne
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An exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria brings me back to Melbourne, a city I lived in many years ago, and a city I know reasonably well. After … Read the rest
Traditional Music in Iran: A Private Music Concert
It isn’t easy to find live music in Iran. Apparently, musicians need government permission to play in public places in Iran. I am not put off that easily.
Finding Traditional Music in Iran
One morning when walking down a main … Read the rest
Toongabbie: Sydney’s ‘Little Sri Lanka’
A Self-Guided Walk in Toongabbie
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Toongabbie, a suburb in western Sydney, wasn’t a place I’d considered exploring. However, when a friend discovered a Sri Lankan community in Toongabbie, she suggested I take a look. … Read the rest
Hunter’s Hill: A Walk Exploring Local Heritage
A Self-Guided Walk in Hunters Hill
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As Hunter’s Hill on Sydney’s lower North Shore, is one of the more affluent suburbs of Sydney, I’m expecting fine homes and leafy gardens when walking through this … Read the rest
Lidcombe and Rookwood: Interesting Discoveries
A Self-Guided Walk in Lidcombe
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Let me take you on a walk through the suburb of Lidcombe in Sydney which has changed its name three times, each time in an effort to distinguish itself … Read the rest
Hearing from Women in Iran about their life
Many Iranian Women go about their daily business covered from head to toe in black chadors, (a full-length sheet like cloak) held tightly under the chin with one hand, only their faces visible. In less conservative areas, women (usually often … Read the rest
Expedition Sydney Escape Room: A New Challenge
While family members have experienced and raved about Escape Rooms in Sydney and in London, I have hesitated putting myself in the position of being “locked” in a room, having to solve a range of puzzles to escape. However, I … Read the rest
Self-guided Sydney Food Tours – Culture Too
Take yourself on a Sydney Food Tour to experience food and culture form all over the world. Sydneysiders hail from all corners of the globe, so it stands to reason that a huge range of international cuisines and grocery ingredients … Read the rest
Rozelle: A Pub Crawl to Discover this Sydney Suburb
A Self-Guided Walk in Rozelle
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The discovery of a list of pubs in Rozelle led to my plan for today. I’m going to do a pub crawl of Rozelle, meandering along to discover pubs … Read the rest
Maroubra: A Sydney beachside well worth a visit
A Self-Guided Walk in Maroubra
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While the tourists flock to the beaches at Manly and Bondi, I am on the bus to Maroubra in Sydney’s East. Known for its surfing culture, Maroubra Beach is … Read the rest