The Sydney Traveler

The Sebel Pier One is the latest Sydney hotel to open its doors to dogs!
Rooms at the luxury hotel start at $225, and you can add an extra $60 for the privilege of staying with your pooch. Eleven rooms have been set aside for dogs: three heritage, six queen-sized waterside, and two king-sized waterside.
The hotel has a dog minding service for those times you want to see the city or have dinner without Rover’s company.
It’s a pricy proposition, but one that’s still sure to appeal to pet lovers who don’t want to leave their best friend behind!
Address: 11 Hickson Road, …read more

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108 new free and untimed motorcycle parking spots will be created in The Rocks over the next few months. This brings the total number of free motorcycle and scooter parking spots in the city to more than 800!
“Motorcyclists no longer have to pay for street parking and can choose between thousands of timed parking spots and hundreds of untimed spots. Many parking stations also offer discounted all day parking for motorbikes including the Goulburn St and Domain parking stations where it costs $5 to park securely all day,” said the City of Sydney Director of City Services, Gary Harding.
“The city …read more

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Chocaholics rejoice! Sydney now is getting not one, but two, Guylian chocolate stores!
The famous Belgian brand has just opened a store at Opera Quays, 3 Maquarie Street, Circular Quay and there’s another to follow at 91 George Street, The Rocks later this month. They serve those famous seashells alongside white chocolate crème brulee, decadent dark chocolate cheesecakes, and plenty of other tantalizing treats. You can wash them down with a selection of bubbly champagnes or Belgian beers.
The cafes are open daily from 8 am for those needing an early morning chocolate fix!
Image source: Wallie the Frog @ Flickr

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Regular readers might have noticed I’ve been posting a little less than usual in the last few days. I’ve been busy! Busy-ness is always lots of fun, but it does mean blogging’s a little harder. Although luckily it does give me something good to write about when life settles down.
On Thursday I ventured into the city to head out to dinner with my husband and his work buddies at the Lowenbrau Keller. Many of us had never been, but it’s such a great venue for a casual get together.
The first thing that got me salivating was the menu. The first …read more

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Nestled in the historic Rocks district, Susannah Place Museum offers a fun day out for adults and kids alike.
The museum is actually a terrace of four houses which date back to 1844. The houses were occupied by working-class Sydney families from that time to 1990. Today the museum allows us to see how average people lived in the city throughout history.
The many layers of paint, wallpaper, and floor coverings tell us much about the tastes of the occupants, and the way these changed over time. The buildings still have the original brick privies and open laundries, which are believed to …read more

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Last year chef Sydney Neil Perry announced his popular Rockpool restaurant was being revamped as Rockpool Fish. The plan was to offer a more relaxed and more affordable dining alternative.
Now everything old is new again, with the announcement that Rockpool is back.
“After much deliberation, and having taken a good long hard look at what our customers want, and what we want … and what is good for us all, along with our wonderful suppliers, my business partner, Trish, and I have decided on a return to the Rockpool of old. Rockpool classic.”
The funny thing is, most of us will barely …read more

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Before I became the blogger you all know today, I worked for an educational software company. That passion for children’s education has never left me, so I’m always thrilled to hear of events which help kids learn while they’re having fun.
So I was excited to read about the Children’s Storytelling in The Rocks. The Four Seasons is a fairly unlikely setting for such an event, but good on them for getting on board.
The sessions are hosted by prominent children’s authors who share their latest books with the crowd of young fans. Afterwards the kids get a chance to meet their …read more

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Indulge your senses at The Rocks Aroma Festival tomorrow. It’s all about the finest things in life: coffee, tea, spices, and oh yes, chocolate.
More than 20 of Australia’s finest coffee roasters will be brewing up a storm, and you can sample some of their delicious drinks for just $1 each. You won’t find prices like that at your local Gloria Jeans!
You can also learn how to recreate these yummy treats at home with the latest equipment, demos, and discounts at the Domestic Coffee Machine Expo.
But if you’re after something a little bit naughtier I suggest heading to Chocolatiers’ Boulevarde. Even …read more

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The upper storey of a bar is an unlikely place for a four-star restaurant, but that’s exactly what you get at The Orient Hotel. So leave the bad Bryan Adams covers and crowds downstairs and treat yourself to a great meal.
We hadn’t made a booking, a bit of a mistake on a Saturday night, but thankfully the accommodating staff found us a table. We knew we’d only have it for an hour and a half, but after sneaking a peek at the menu we figured it’d be worth the rush.
The menu promised plenty, and it took some time for me …read more

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I’m not exactly the fittest girl in the world. I like to count a trip to the grocery store as exercise, and I tend to avoid breaking a sweat. Yet somehow I found myself sitting on a bicycle for the first time in at least a year on Saturday.
My husband Steve and I were signed up for a ride with Sydney Bike Tours, an exciting new local tour company which promises to show you the sights the green way. Forget piling into a cramped tour bus, or traipsing around until your feet hurt. This bicycle tour offers a whole new …read more

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