It took me a while to curate this list of Things To Do in Sydney because I’ve been trying to compile relevant snippets of my travel in 2013 as well as my recent trip. There’s plenty to see, do and eat in this vibrant city so bear with me as…
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A few years back, I thought BBQ ribs are best if they were pork, not beef. But not anymore. I’ve enjoyed some very good beef ribs and found them tastier compared to the swine version. When we were in Sydney last July, I decided to do lunch at Hurricane’s Grill,…
As I grow older, I reminisce about the things my parents did for me as a child. Like my daddy coming to school to give me my recess time treat – fried egg sandwich with a slather of marmite. It was actually a secret swap with my mother’s alfalfa sprouts…
Reuben Hills was another café rif and I checked out for breakfast and we really enjoyed the food. Just a 10-minute walk from Central Station, the café is tucked away in Albion Street in Surry Hills – fairly easy to find. I liked the décor at Reuben Hills – the…
Growing up, rif and I always wanted a little café of our own. But this dream of ours was put on hold to make way for ambition, career progression and other life responsibilities. Over the years, this dream of our cosy café was pushed further back in my mind until…
One of my favourite places in Sydney is the fish market – an oyster and seafood haven. Basically, you can get the freshest catch under one roof. I went gaga when I first stepped in; from oysters to lobsters to salmon, everything looked so good! :) I visited the Sydney…
Harbour Town in Gold Coast is known for its affordable designer goods, similar to Bicester Village in London. I found Harbour Town less exciting compared to the latter, save for the Ralph Lauren store as it had smaller sizes. Come lunchtime, we stopped at Nonna’s, an eatery that boasts three…
Before leaving for Gold Coast, we were told to check out various food places and one of them, was Hog’s Breath. Reputed to serve prime rib steaks in Australia (I quote, “there’s not a more tender, mouth-watering steak to be found anywhere), I had high expectations of Hog’s Breath. Our…