The Sydney Traveler

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the state’s fire departments, here’s your chance. Fire stations all around New South Wales are opening their doors to the public on Sunday.
As part of the open day activities, adults and kids of all ages are encouraged to get down to their local station and see what goes on there. Kids will love checking out the fire trucks, holding a fire house, and learning more about fire safety.
Adults will learn a lot too, with the focus of this year’s event on home and winter fire safety. This season is notorious for house …read more

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Fancy a Sydney getaway this winter? If you’ve been toying with the idea, you might like to act on it this weekend. Why this weekend? Well that just happens to be when Crowne Plaza launch their massive three-day sale.
From Saturday 31 May to midnight on Monday 2 June rooms in luxurious Crowne Plaza rooms in NSW and the ACT start from just $99. This offer includes accommodation at the gorgeous Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour and Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach.
Point your browser to the Crowne Plaza website to take advantage of the savings!
Image source: Intercontinental Hotels Group Digital Library

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I’ve told you plenty about what to do and see in Sydney, but there’s something I’ve neglected to tell you about in this blog. That’s how to get here! So here’s the skinny.
No matter whether you’re coming from interstate or further abroad, you’ll probably end up at Sydney Airport. The airport services all major Australian cities and most of the international ones as well. International airlines like Air Canada, Air New Zealand, British Airways, United Airlines, and stacks more regularly fly in to Sydney. Too easy!
Sydney Airport is located in the suburb of Mascot which is about 7 km out …read more

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Balmain is one of Sydney’s oldest working class suburbs. It’s got a vibrant village atmosphere, and is home to many of Australia’s actors, writers, musicians, and visual artists.
Where: Five kilometers west of the Sydney CBD
How to get there: Take a 10-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay
Stay: Budget accommodation at Balmain Lodge, or treat yourself to a night at The Golden Triangle
Eat: Alfresco Mediterranean cafes like Efendy and Trojans
See: Explore the back streets to see the historic architecture of the 1800s and early 1900s. These buildings range from stunning sandstone structures to basic timber worker’s cottages
Tour: Stop off at The Watch …read more

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Foodies should get down to Manly this weekend for their 22nd Annual Food and Wine Festival.
Sydney’s top names in food and wine will man stalls stretching along Manly’s Ocean Beachfront and down the Corso to St Matthews Church. That includes 13 Manly restaurants serving a wide range of yummy stuff including seafood, Indian, Thai, Mediterranean, and modern Australian cuisine. They’ll join 18 wineries from around the state.
“This year’s Manly Food and Wine Festival will incorporate the Manly Sustainability Fair, which was a highlight of last year’s event, not only encouraging Festival patrons to enjoy great cuisine but a more sustainable …read more

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Sydney is heaven for shoppers. From the inner city to the suburbs, you’ll find fashion outlets and boutique stores to satisfy any budget. Now all that’s well and good, but if you’re looking for something really unique and an unbeatable atmosphere, you’ve got to check out the markets.
Weekend is market time in Sydney, and you’ll find them in the streets, in school grounds, and in churches all over the place. Sydney weather is perfect for strolling around these crowded marketplaces at any time of year. So where should you go? The following markets won’t let you down.
Paddy’s Markets are a …read more

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Before you set off for your journey, it might be an idea to pick up The Journey? What? Let me explain. The Journey is a clever little wheelie bag designed to make your travelling experiences easier.
Why spend time waiting around the baggage carousel when you can fit everything you need for a weekend away in The Journey? This spacious bag has a special padded laptop bag, and enough space inside for some toiletries and some outfits.  And what more do you really need? There’s even an elastic strap to help you compress your clothes so you can cram more in.
It’s …read more

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Adults and kids are encouraged to get out and exercise this weekend for a good cause. Two events will be held in Balmoral to raise money for children’s hospitals around New South Wales.
Anyone looking for a challenge can participate in the Westpac Balmoral Burn. The name says it all really! Competitors will run up the infamously steep Awaba Street! There are categories for everyone, including adults, teens, kids, seniors, and pet owners.
This run was started several years ago by former Wallaby Phil Kearns, and it gets bigger and better …read more

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I think it’s safe to say that Aussies love a drink. Birthdays, weekends, good days, bad days, all seem like good opportunities to celebrate with an ice cold beer or a good bottle of wine. In fact, the idea of taking a month off from the grog sounds like a real challenge!
But that’s exactly what the organisers of Dry July are asking you to do. Knowing you’re raising money for people living with cancer should make it a little easier to swallow. All sponsorship money raised during the month will go to the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, Dreams 2 …read more

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It seems everything old is new again. High tea is the latest craze inspiring girls who enjoy the finer things in life.
Several teas are on offer around Sydney, although strictly speaking they’re not exactly the “high teas” the Brits enjoyed in the 1700s. Today’s version is a more decadent affair, with pastries, chocolate covered strawberries, lemon tarts and freshly baked scones.
It’s also not all about the tea. The Globe Bar at the Observatory Hotel believes Pink Moet Chandon is the perfect starter before a warm cuppa. You’ll also enjoy yummy treats like quiche Lorraine while listening to the jazzy tunes …read more

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