Sydney is home to some of the most famous landmarks in the world. And while there is a touristy element to these sites (and who can blame the world for wanting to come here), don’t let that discourage you from visiting some of the biggest and most beautiful sites in Australia!
Welcome to Newtown, Sydney! Sometimes, when you’re out for a night on the town, ya gotta go off the beaten path away from the tourist trade and have some fun. In Sydney, why head down to the Harbour or the Opera House when you can find your own fun in the neighborhood of Newtown. Just a short distance from the hubbub of downtown Sydney (the Central Business...
A 15 minute ride aboard the Sydney light rail took me from my hotel near Pyrmont Bay in Darling Harbour to the Sydney suburb of Leichhardt North. I wandered for a few minutes around the charming neighborhood looking for the Leichhardt Oval stadium. I was most impressed by how lovely the houses looked, not to mention how green and lush the park where the stadium was...
My eyes light up with the same amount of wonder that a child could only muster on Christmas morning. Or Easter or their birthday. My knees go weak. I practically levitate down the stairs from the top of the bay inside Allianz Stadium. Although I was deep in the seedy underbelly of the Roosters home stadium, there was a very bright spot in the ugly swath of red...
Six and a half years ago when I made my first visit to the Australian icon known as the Sydney Opera House, I was impressed, to say the least. In fact, that is an understatement as I was awe struck by how beautiful it was. I mean, the way it gleamed in the sunlight was quite something. Its shape was so perfect; the curves of the sail-shaped roofs looked even more...
Whenever I stay in Sydney, I have made it a habit to stay at the Four Point Sheraton on Darling Harbour. But I don’t just stay here because of it’s reasonable rates, comfy atmosphere, and friendly staff. Like in real estate, Location, Location, Location! The hotel lies between the bustling intersection of Town Hall and the scenic waterfront area of...
When we last left our beloved heroes, they were on their Aussie pub-crawl from Central Station to Allianz Stadium at Moore Park. Fueled by cold beer and the need for getting back at those goons in maroon from last year’s semi-final match, we were more determined than ever to see our beloved Bunnies get their redemption. I was ambling along the streets of...
It was beginning to feel a whole lot like deja vu: one year ago, I came to Sydney for my first Rabbitohs game, only to see the red and green get toppled by the Sydney Roosters. At least one year ago at ANZ Stadium, the Bunnies led most of the game. This time around, I arrived to see the Rabbitohs get beaten again by the Roosters on their own turf at Allianz...
It is often said that one oughta never meet their heroes in person, for they will only be disappointed and/or heartbroken. And to think Hollywood arguably invented that dumb saying, and to think they’re the ones who enable John Q. Public to love their heroes. It’s like mass manufactured masochism in the name of money. But I digress. For I am not here...
Reuniting with my mates in The Burrow and getting a hug off of Reggie was certainly the high point of the night at Allianz for me. Also, speaking of which, I would like to apologize to my readers and fans about the video quality of the clip shown in the previous article. I wasn’t fully aware that I had the camcorder pointed downwards and tilted to the side...
As loyal readers of my blog and avid fans of the South Sydney Rabbitohs know, I have much respect for the team, and even more respect for their beloved mascot, Reggie. As described in an earlier entry, I practically poured my heart out for just how important this enormous bunny is to the oldest and most winning rugby league club in Australia. And quite frankly, I...