Chippendale is my destination today. My rough itinerary includes art, recent history and a tasty meal. Only 0.7 square kilometres in area, Chippendale has become a trendy destination with its vibrant art scene and the newish Spice Alley. But more … Read the rest
Darlinghurst: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I have eaten and seen a play or two in Darlinghurst. I even worked there for six weeks but I still don’t really know the suburb. Where does it end and Surry Hills begin? Today I will find out. Darlinghurst … Read the rest
Delving into the world of Street Art
My interest in street art began a few years ago and I seek it out in my suburban discoveries. So, when I heard about a two-hour street art walking tour with Culture Scouts, I grabbed the opportunity to go along … Read the rest
Different Street Art in Sydney
Have you noticed something different happening in Sydney? A new form of street art has appeared on the streets of Sydney. Not street art in the usual sense of the word, this is urban art creating a vibrant temporary street … Read the rest
Glebe: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I’ve been to Glebe a few times, always for a specific reason. Dinner with friends. The Saturday market. Today after a few weeks away, I’m looking forward to being a tourist again. As usual, I have a vague idea of … Read the rest
Kings Cross and Garden Island: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I learnt two things before I even left home this morning. Kings Cross is not a suburb. It’s an area of Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay. And the public can access Garden Island Naval Base via ferry. It is north … Read the rest
Moore Park: Discover sport and history in this Sydney suburb
There is a bounce in my step as I think about the day ahead. After a subscriber suggested I add Moore Park to my list (she grew up there), a quick internet search revealed that the Moore Park of today … Read the rest
Newtown: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I am expecting graffiti, tattoos, cutting edge hairstyles and interesting shops on my Newtown discovery. The edgy inner city suburb is a short bus ride from Central. I’ll window shop King Street and explore highlights of the “Gritty Newtown … Read the rest
Paddington: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
Oxford street is a busy street of fashion and history running through the inner-city suburb of Paddington. It started off as an Aboriginal track and then became the access route to the signal station at South Head. I plan to … Read the rest
Pyrmont: A day walk through the historic Sydney suburb
It seems fitting to walk across the Pyrmont Bridge into Pyrmont. Office workers rush towards me. I on the other hand take the time to look around at this historic bridge whose swinging span enables vessels taller than 7 metres … Read the rest
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