The Sydney Traveler

Kids can play archaeologist at The Rocks these school holidays. Now that’s got to be better than digging up your back yard!
The Kids Dig Program is a one-hour hands-on session which will see budding archaeologists discovering genuine artefacts at one of Sydney’s oldest historical sites. They could find bones, pottery, and other exciting treasures!
Sydney Learning Adventure guides are on hand to ensure all little ones have a fun, and educational, experience.
It all takes place in The Rocks Discovery Museum, a building which has so many other things to explore. Interactive exhibitions will help kids and grown-ups learn all about Sydney’s …read more

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Think Mexican food is all about greasy, messy food guaranteed to add inches to your waistline? Think again. Australians have been misled about Mexican food, but Guzman Y Gomez looks to set to record straight. If you’re looking for sour cream and hard taco shells, you might want to try your local takeaway joint. But if you want to experience authentic Mexican food, this is the place to do it.
Guzman Y Gomez’s chefs take their job seriously. They create use genuine Mexican spices, rubs, and marinades to create burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. The meats and vegetables are chargrilled and slow …read more

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It may be too cold to hit the waves right now, but you can enjoy the beautiful beach views of Bondi and Bronte all year round. Just take this easy seaside stroll to appreciate all the ocean has to offer.
The walk begins at the southern end of Bondi Beach, near the Bondi Icebergs swimming pool Follow the path for 2.5 kays to Bronte Beach, a popular family spot with its shady lawns and easy waves.
You don’t have to be a fitness freak to enjoy this walk. Take it at a leisurely pace and you’ll be done in an hour. Honestly, …read more

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Churches don’t come much more spectacular that St. Andrews Cathedral. This Anglican church, located in the heart of Sydney, is a superb example of Gothic architecture. I’m not religious at all, but I like to believe that if God does exist he’d like to hang out in a place like this.
Image source: Christopher Chan @ Flickr

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Greenpeace’s largest and fastest ship, the Esperanza, will be docking in Sydney this weekend, and you can get on board!
The stopover is part of a 2, 300 km tour along Australia’s east coast, which looks to raise awareness and renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Greenpeace Energy [R]evolution Ship Tour will highlight the need for action on climate change in a number of locations, including Newcastle, Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville, and Cairns.
The Esperanza is famous for its expeditions to the Southern Ocean to fight Japanese whaling fleets.
Free tours of the Esperanza will be available both days. To reserve your place on …read more

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The first day my husband and I spent at the Good Food and Wine show we fronted up without breakfast. If you’re going to go wine tasting, this isn’t a good idea.
So on the second day we decided to make sure our bellies were full. After the yummy dinner we had at Baia San Marco a few weeks before, we decided to give their breakfast a whirl.
While we were universally pleased the first time, this meal was a mixed affair.
My husband devoured his thick slices of French toast served with fresh strawberries, lashing of maple syrup, and double honey cream.
But …read more

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When spending two days at the Good Food and Wine Show, you don’t want to think about getting yourself home. It’s imperative that you find somewhere within shambling distance, so that when you’ve over-indulged in the wine tasting it doesn’t really matter. For us, that place was the Oaks Goldsborough Apartments, situated just behind the convention centre.
The location was ideal, although a little confusing until you get the hang of it. I knew we had to park in the Harbourside car park, but once we’d left our car we were a little lost. Consequently we walked around the block before …read more

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What do you do after a long day at the Good Food and Wine Show? Why, you go and eat!
Yes, my husband I probably didn’t need dinner on Saturday night, but the lure of Darling Harbour’s buzzing eateries proved to strong to resist. We opted for the Ice Cube Seafood Grill, deciding it was the best spot for something light. It turns out much of Sydney had the same idea, so we waited at the bar for a vacant table.
The bar really needs more seats for those busy nights. After a day on our feet, it was a little frustrating …read more

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The cinema isn’t the place we’re used to seeing opera, but now you can as part of the Italian Opera Series.
On June 28 and 29 and July 2 Greater Union cinemas across Australia will screen Puccini’s La Rondine. The production was filmed at Venice’s Teatro La Fenice and boasts an outstanding international cast.
This opera is ideal for anyone who’s always thought of going, but never been. It’s an accessible comedy sending up the golden era of Hollywood, complete with Moulin Rouge pin-up girls and sexy sailors.
Visit the Greater Union website to find your nearest participating cinema and the full Italian …read more

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Image details: Gordon Ramsay Launches BBC Australian Good Food served by picapp.com

My legs are aching when I walk, and I’m utterly exhausted, but that’s what I get for spending the last two days in Sydney at the Good Food and Wine Show.
My husband and I are food and wine nuts. We arrive as the show starts, and don’t leave until it ends for the day. But if you hope to see everything, that’s the only way to do it. As it stands we had to skip a lot of wineries and we missed some of the food stands too. But …read more

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