The Sydney Traveler

Domayne at Alexandria could be the most unlikely space for an art exhibition ever. Yet that’s exactly where you’ll find Do It With Denim, a fun and funky exhibition celebrating Jeans for Genes Day.
Young design students have reworked their favourite pants into some functional and fashionable home furnishings. Considering how comfortable denim is to wear, I’d love to sit on a jeans couch!
Dates: Every day until August 7
Location: Domayne
Address: 84 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria
Public transport: Catch a train to Green Square train station, which is a short walk away
Parking: Free parking on site
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.doitwithdenim.org.au
Image source: Smaku @ Flickr 

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Old world charm meets modern luxury at Simpsons of Potts Point. This beautiful bed and breakfast is a restored mansion, which still retains the elegance of the 19th Century.
You’ll love the spacious rooms adorned with stained glass windows and hand-painted friezes. Unlike other accommodation options where each room is a carbon copy of the next, Simpsons offers rooms with their own unique style and personality.
The Cloud Suite is made for romance, with a two-person Jacuzzi spa and a king-sized bed. You can probably entertain yourself, but if not there’s a big screen TV and a DVD player. You can amp …read more

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Sydney is a popular destination for interstate and international tourists alike. But to be honest, our airport’s a little inconvenient for our visitors. Thankfully, its location doesn’t need to be a hassle anymore thanks to AirportLink. These trains are fast and convenient, which is just what you need after a long flight!
Stations are located directly beneath the International T1 airport and Domestic T2 and T3 terminals. When you arrive just follow the “Trains” sign to the lifts or escalators. Too easy!
Trains depart every 10 minutes during peak time, so you’re never left waiting too long for one to arrive. Then …read more

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Dralion is the latest production from the acclaimed Cirque du Soleil. It’s been seen by more than seven million people around the world, and it’s now in Sydney.
Dralion combines ancient Chinese circus traditions and the extravagance synonymous with the Cirque du Soleil name. The program’s name comes from the show’s two main symbols: the dragon, symbolic of the East, and the lion, representing the West. The show also pays tribute to the elements of air, water, fire, and earth.
If you’ve never seen a Cirque du Soleil production, you’re in for a treat. The television broadcasts do not do the grandeur …read more

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The Kings Cross Hotel is a Sydney institution. We’ve all gone there at some point. You’ve probably already made up your mind whether it’s your kind of pub or not. But now this well worn watering hole has had a facelift, it’s worth another look.
The owners have spent six years and millions of dollars restoring the popular pub. The décor is charming with a distinctly American feel. The original gothic columns have been lovingly retouched to their former glory, and the addition of plenty of gold leafing feels rich and inviting.
For the first time in history, all levels are open …read more

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Want to save cash while you’re getting around Sydney? Of course you do! Europcar makes it easy with some fantastic Green Light specials.
Until September you can take advantage of a range of deals, starting with small car hire from just $29 a day! You can also drive a compact four-wheel drive from $49 a day, or if you’ve got a crowd how about a people mover from $59?
Getting about the city can be tricky, but it’s a lot easier with a GPS system. Europcar is also offering customers 30% of the hire of a GPS system when they rent any …read more

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El’Circo is an exciting Sydney restaurant which puts the E in entertainment. Every Sunday night guests can enjoy a lavish nine-course menu with a side order of circus acts.
This exotic event is held inside Sydney’s Slide bar and nightclub. The club’s general manager Marc Kuzma wanted to create a European style venue that was more than a bar or a nightclub. He wanted his patrons to experience a whole new level of entertainment. And I think he’s succeeded!
El’Circo has been described as “the darker side of Cirque Du Soleil,” and this description seems quite apt. Verushka is your MC, a …read more

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The Sydney International Boat Show is jetting into Sydney Harbour this Thursday. Whether you’re in the market for a new vessel, or you just want to dream about it, this fun festival has plenty to satisfy.
This year there are six halls, spanning more than 28, 000 square metres, and more than 270 exhibitors in the Darling Harbour Convention Centre alone. There’ll be more than 800 boats inside, but that’s not all.
Step outside and the action continues at the marina outside. This is where the really good stuff is, the “super yachts” priced up to $10 million each. I could never …read more

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Travel just an hour out of Sydney’s central business district region and it’s like visiting another world. Cabramatta more closely resembles a South-East Asian location than an Australian town, making it a rewarding stop for foodies and adventurous travellers alike.
Where: Sydney’s south west
How to get there: Take a 60-minute train ride from Circular Quay
Stay: There’s really not a lot in the way of accommodation here. You best option is probably staying in the nearby Lansvale Hotel and Resort, which has quality rooms for all needs and budgets
Eat: In the arcades and alleys around Freedom Plaza. Here’s you’ll find Vietnamese soup …read more

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Aussie rock music fans have their last chance to see one of the coolest photographic collections around this weekend. AC/DC Exposed showcases the works of Phillip Morris, a rock journalist who captured the band at the height of their fame.
The exhibition features some 60 photos, including the publicity shots for High Voltage and Jailbreak, previously unseen shots from the studio sessions of Dirty Deeds, stills from the filming of High Voltage, and images from their historic 1979 gig at the Cremorne Hotel – their last with Bon Scott.
These vintage images show former lead singer Bon Scott and his band mates …read more

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