The Sydney Traveler

There’s a new face in the travel channel offering a unique perspective of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. For everything you need to know about Japan’s capital, point your browser to The Tokyo Traveler, an original blog written by Shane Sakata.
Shane’s a Canadian who’s currently living in bustling Tokyo. She tends to notice the things that the residents take for granted, making her blog the ideal reading material for anyone planning to travel to this part of the world. I’m sure she’ll even teach the locals a thing or two!
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Taronga Zoo’s newest arrival, a baby chimpanzee, is now on show. The female chimp was born last Wednesday after a 45-minute labour. Check out the gorgeous photos here!
The adorable little bundle is the first daughter born to Shiba, an experienced mum of three boys.
Taronga Zoo has more male chimps than females, so the birth of this little girl has extra significance zoo spokesperson Mark Williams told AAP.
“Having another female opens up another genetic line,” Mr Williams told AAP.
“That helps us manage the genetics … so that in the long term we have a genetically sustainable group, one that is not …read more

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Here in the travel channel we’re celebrating Tavern Day.
I talked about the European-inspired bars in Sydney, but why stop there?
This round up of boozy posts will direct you to the best watering holes around the world.

Jul at Europe String tells us about Starkbierfest, Munich’s massive beer festival. I’ll bet there are some nasty hangovers after this celebration!
Jon at The DC Traveler gives us a guide to the bars we shouldn’t miss when visiting his city.
Heather takes us to one of the Big Apple’s most famous bars, McSorley’s Old Ale House, at The New York Traveler.
For a little more Irish charm, …read more

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The wild storms lashing the New South Wales/Queensland border have resulted in the closure of most of Sydney’s beaches.
Beach bunnies can enjoy the waves at Maroubra, Wanda, Coogee, Bondi, Freshwater and Palm Beach.
While these beaches are open, beachgoers are reminded to take precautions to ensure they stay safe. That means swimming in between the flags at all times, as rips are very strong. 

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My regular readers might have noticed it’s been a little quiet around here. I apologise for that.
I moved house last weekend and I hoped queuing up posts for that weekend was enough. I was optimistic enough to think the internet would be here waiting for me, and I could get back to blogging straight away rather than spend the early part of the week unpacking boxes.
You know what they say about the best-laid plans.
I’m back now though, and I’m letting my husband take over unpacking duties to spend some time catching up with things. So let’s get back to your …read more

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Here at the b5media travel channel we’re bringing even more of the world to you with the launch of three new blogs.
Ken Dunlop brings the beauty of Canada alive with The Vancouver Traveler. His gorgeous photos of this spectacular part of the world make me want to pack my suitcase right now. That snow looks like a welcome escape from the Sydney summer heat!
New York City is one of my favourite cities in the world, so I’m thrilled that it’s making an appearance here in the travel channel. Heather Takacs talks about those famous parts of the city, and the …read more

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Last weekend’s grand finals marked the end of the footy season, and the beginning of those all-too-familiar summer blues. The NRL and AFL trophies both headed south, so we can’t even bask in the afterglow of victory. It’s enough to make a sports fan seriously depressed. But I’ve got two pieces of news that just might cheer you up.
Firstly, we’ve still got a great national sports team winning games in our own backyard. We’ve been a bit slow to catch on to soccer, but with Sydney FC doing great things in the A League there’s no better time to cheer …read more

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It seems like only yesterday that I was the new kid in town, and now another three blogs have joined me in b5media’s Travel Channel. These latest blogs are definitely worth a look if you’re hoping to visit these far-flung locations, or you’re simply curious about other corners of the world. So why don’t you stop by and make our newest bloggers feel at home?
Firstly we’ve got Jed at The London Traveler. I’ve always thought of London as one of the great cultural hubs of the world, and this blog hasn’t proved me wrong. There’s information here about Sex Pistols …read more

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I’ve got to tell you, keeping this blog has certainly been a challenge lately. You all know why: APEC. How can I encourage you to spend time in Sydney when the city’s in virtual lockdown? What’s the use of telling you about all the great tourist attractions, when you probably won’t get to see them anyway?
If you’re not in Sydney, it’s difficult to understand what all the fuss is about. After all, APEC is designed to bring together the leaders of the Asia-Pacific region. They’ll discuss economic growth and build stronger relationships with one another, and all will be rosy. …read more

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Hello and welcome to The Sydney Traveler, the latest blog to join b5media’s travel channel. My name’s Lauren, and I’ll be your virtual guide on this tour of one of Australia’s biggest and most exciting cities.
Sydney may be Australia’s oldest city, but don’t think this thriving metropolis is going stale. It offers some mouth-watering restaurants, a flourishing arts scene, and the hottest nightspots. From icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, to attractions off the tourist track, I’ll tell you where to go and what to do when you get there.
If you’re visiting Sydney, this blog will …read more

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