The Sydney Traveler

Did you think facials and pedicures were just for the ladies? Think again. At Mankind, men can indulge in all those beauty treatments they were too scared to try.
The harsh Australian climate means Australian men punish their skins more than their counterparts around the world. Yet too many still aren’t getting the message that good skincare is the secret to maintaining youthful good looks. And it feels fantastic! Mankind takes away the embarrassment by specialising in treatments for men. Your mates never have to know, although you might want to bring them along!
Mankind perform facials, pedicures, manicures, and a range …read more

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Darlinghurst and Surry Hills are colourful suburbs, offering excellent restaurants and fantastic shopping. When the sun goes down the area comes alive with clubs, bars, and plenty of music and late night entertainment.
Where: Sydney’s eastern suburbs
How to get there: Catch a #301-#303 bus from Circular Quay
Stay: Enjoy stylish four-star digs at The Medina on Crown Executive or Citigate Sebel Sydney
Eat: Crown and Bourke Streets offer some fantastic restaurants
See: The amazing Sydney Jewish Museum for a history lesson that’s sure to impress
Tour: Australian Opera Tours in Surry Hills takes you behind the stage and shows you what it takes to put …read more

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Few Sydney artists made the impression on the art world that Brett Whiteley did. More than 15 years after his death his works still resonate with life. This is certainly the case for those housed in The Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills.
The artist bought the former warehouse in 1985, and converted it into an impressive studio and exhibition space. In 1988 he moved in, and he lived there until he died in 1992.
Today it remains just as Brett left it, with unfinished paintings, art equipment, and graffiti covered walls boasting rich imagery and quotes. The living area is home …read more

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Grab your four-legged friend and enjoy the great outdoors in the first annual Bark in the Park on Saturday. It’s set to be a fun day out with plenty for families and their fur babies to enjoy.
Pooches will enjoy a little pampering at the DogSpa, which offers free professional washing and grooming. There’ll even be doggy holistic massages!
There’ll also be special guests on the including Channel Nine presenter Steve Jacobs and his dog Jake, and the acclaimed Dog Whisperer John Richardson. The Velvet Set and Gin Wigmore will play some great tunes to entertain the crowds. The event will close …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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Forget Paris, move over Milan, Sydney is the newest hot spot for fashion lovers. Runway regulars Collette Dinnigan, Akira Isogawa, sass & bide, and Mambo all call this humming metropolis home.
No matter what you’re looking for, Sydney is the place to find the newest addition to your wardrobe. But where’s a girl to go? Well, it simply depends what tickles your fancy.
If you’re after smart streetwear, you can’t go past Paddington’s Oxford Street. Fashion’s biggest names like Alannah Hill, Charlie Brown, and Easton Pearson are all based on this trendy strip.
If your taste is a little more avant-garde, I recommend …read more

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Urban Walkabout makes navigating Sydney’s urban jungle easy for shopaholics. The site offers free downloadable maps for Surry Hills and Darlinghurst, Paddington and Woollahra, Double Bay and Potts Point, Bondi, and the city centre.
All the hottest fashion outlets, eateries, attractions, and specialty stores are marked to help you make the most of your shopping destination. There’s also information about the train and bus routes to help tourists get around.
But my favourite parts are the handy discounts available with each map. Simply print out a copy, take it to the participating stores and enjoy the savings. With these special offers you …read more

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Bentley Restaurant and Bar combines two things I love: really good food and really good wine. And it doesn’t get much simpler than that.
The really good food is served up any way you like. Depending on your budget and the time you’ve got to spare you can try the tapas, order a la carte, sample the three-course set menu, or gorge yourself on the eight-course degustation menu. Whatever you choose you’ll enjoy the modern European menu influenced by French and Spanish cuisine.
I’m not a salad fan, but I’m willing to make an exception for Bentley’s warm shellfish salad. And as …read more

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Emmilou Restaurant is a hip new eatery in the heart of Surry Hills.
World-class chef and restaurant owner Chris Cranswick-Smith is at the helm, creating a blend of French and Spanish food that can’t be beat. It’s tough to make a decision when faced with amazing choices like the crisp skinned snapper, spicy vongole, and poached beef fillet.
Night owls will love the tapas, which are available from 10 pm to until 1 am.
There’s always something new for the weekend, with Funky Fridays and Cheeky Sundays promotions. These nights usually involve some cool music and discount drinks - the perfect combination for a great …read more

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