“That will put hairs on your chest” exclaims the woman opposite me. She’s taken a sip of thick black coffee from a finely decorated cup. “It’s called Syrian coffee in Syria and Turkish coffee in Turkey” says Ali standing nearby … Read the rest
A Tour of Rookwood Cemetery
When Mark Bundy applied for a grave digging job at Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery, he was asked three questions. “Are you married?”, “Do you have children?” and “Do you have a mortgage?”. After answering “Yes” to all three, he was told … Read the rest
A Walk discovering the best Sydney Sculptures
In a quest to slow down and observe the city around me, I have discovered several sculptures in Sydney and its inner-city suburbs. Here are my favourite pieces, sculptures that moved me in one way or another.
Some prompted a … Read the rest
Aboriginal Heritage in the Sydney Botanic Gardens
When the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Harbour over 230 years ago, the crew faced a harsh and unfamiliar environment. Unlike the Indigenous people who had lived here for 1000s of years, they had no idea of how to survive … Read the rest
Addison Road Centre: A surprise find in Marrickville
I have always wanted to visit Reverse Garbage but somehow never got there. It is located in the Addison Road Centre, which during my last discovery (of Marrickville), I realised is a blog post in its own right. Technically … Read the rest
An Authentic Aboriginal experience in Sydney
Many people visit Central Australia to learn about Indigenous Australia, but not everyone is able to travel that far. Kadoo Cultural Tours, right here in Sydney, offers a unique insight into Aboriginal Culture from a local indigenous guide. I jump … Read the rest
Annandale: Discover amazing architecture on a walk in Annandale Sydney
A Self-Guided Walk in Annandale
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The inner west Sydney suburb of Annandale is a short bus ride from Central Station. I’ll be looking for heritage buildings on Johnston Street, an historic sewer aqueduct and … Read the rest
Ashfield in Sydney’s Inner West is steeped in History.
A Self-Guided Walk in Ashfield
My research on the Sydney suburb of Ashfield has me on the lookout for parks, historic buildings and a cultural mix. I wonder what else I will find in this historic … Read the rest
Auburn: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I’ve been to Auburn many times, and am looking forward to revisiting favourite places and discovering new ones. Read on and discover this multicultural Western Sydney suburb with me.
I start by exploring the little shops along Rawson Street. In … Read the rest
Balmain: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
Today I’m off to Balmain. By ferry. I’ve cobbled together two walking guides and am looking forward to learning more about the history and architecture that awaits me.
Historical Balmain
A brief background. Situated on a small peninsula, water transport … Read the rest