The Land Down Under is more than just kangaroos, koalas, and rowdy beer drinkers. The only continent, which is also its own country, is home to one of the most unique cultures on the planet. Most of the population lives near beach, the land is both beautiful, as it is hostile, and the indigenous people have maintained a presence that has lasted for many millenia. Not bad for a country that began as a penal colony.
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...
What started out as a day of hope and promise, turned into a cold and wet night of heartbreak and deja vu. I was shuffling my feet out of the steel bird’s nest that is Allianz Stadium; a place that would be now synonymous with pain, and I am not just saying this because it is the home field of the Sydney Roosters. 12 hours earlier, I had just touched down at...
When we last left our heroes, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, they were leading the Melbourne Storm 14-0 at the half. The Rabbitohs were putting on a hell of a show, denying Melbourne both the opportunity to score as well as taking advantage of Melbourne’s dropped ball errors. Suffice it to say, the Bunnies were doing their job! As for myself and Bill, we were...
Sydney enjoys a proud reputation as one of the world’s most livable cities; statistically, it is known for its “high levels of happiness”. And if you hop on a ferry boat from Circular Quay and ride it to any one of Sydney’s coastal suburbs, you can easily understand why locals love this city surrounded by surf and sunshine. From the breakers...
With the sweet strains of Glory Glory still echoing throughout ANZ Stadium, it was time for the Bunnies to avenge last night’s loss, as well as snap a lengthy losing streak against Melbourne. The moment of time was about to reckon with the opening kickoff from the Storm. The opening kick flew across the field, cutting through the air, and landed into the arms...
Fans of this blog probably already know how much I love the land down under. From the people, the animals, the sports fans, and the food, I am very fond of Australia. And lately, I’ve noticed how New York City has been embracing the flavors and tastes of this exotic land. From the meat pies at the Tuck Shop in lower Manhattan, to the dishes and vibe at The...
When it comes to scenic cities, it is hard to top Sydney. No matter where you are, whether it is on top of the Harbour Bridge or shuffling your feet through the crowd at Central Station, every place is a scenic spot. In fact, even on a rainy day, Sydney still looks sunny! And while Sydney Harbour, with its iconic bridge and Opera House, is the most famous of...
Over the years, Australia has given the world some of the sweetest things imaginable. To name a few, there’s koalas, the adorable antics of Blinky Bill, Olivia Newton-John, and Diana Glenn in Oyster Farmer. But few can argue that one of the sweetest contributions to the culinary world, nay, the world itself is the chocolate covered sandwich cookie, the Tim...
HOW TO SEE SYDNEY ON THE CHEAP By Matt John Canty You can use lots of words to describe the city of Sydney: lively, beautiful, cultural, coastal, breathtaking, friendly, and of course, expensive! Sydney is one of the priciest cities in Australia, if not the world, but this should not worry you if you are traveling on a budget, because there are countless things you...