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Author: Jay Chabon

Faith in Sydney’s religious tourism

By Jay Chabon

Religious sites such as churches, temples, mosques and synagogues might be places to worship but they’re appealing places to be a tourist too. Whether you’re primarily interested in history, architecture, culture or religion/spirituality, there are plenty of experiences to have visiting Sydney’s worship spots. Here are four Sydney worship sites – some super close to … Continued

Skating is a fun way to roll when you’re in Sydney

By Jay Chabon

Maybe it’s your nostalgia for tube socks, pixelated arcade games, boot sanitiser, Culture Club and the eternal whirl of red and blue slushy machines. Then again, maybe you’re new to skating. Perhaps you just relish the flight-like thrill of staying up on gliding wheels or blades. Whatever it is that draws you to skating, Sydney … Continued

Take a walk on the wild side at Sydney’s National Parks

By Jay Chabon

If you’re itching to embark on a national park adventure in NSW, you’ve come to the right state. Almost 10 percent of NSW is now protected in national parks. National park visits are one of the most popular forms of nature-based travel activity in NSW for a good reason. The sites are incubators for native … Continued

All killer and no filler on Sydney’s crime tours

By Jay Chabon

True crime might be a morbid indulgence for some but it’s an illuminating window into the culture and history of places too. In Sydney, a number of tour operators who specialise in educating tourists about the most heinous things the most heinous people have done in the city, recognise this. Follow engrossing tour guides to … Continued

Sydney warms to its teahouses in winter

By Jay Chabon

Maybe the vessel makes all the difference. Or perhaps you’re spellbound by your favourite brews florid aroma. Then again, it might be that the warmth a steaming pot of tea radiates is all you need. Irrespective of what you love about tea, it’s hard to deny that winter is prime tea time. In Sydney, tea … Continued

Buoyant times cruising Sydney

By Jay Chabon

Sydney Harbour is a picture from any angle. But if you want to see it from a new angle, it’s hard to overlook a cruise. Sydney crawls with cruise vessels housing visitors enjoying Sydney Harbour’s iconic scenery and skylines while dining with family and friends. Whether you want to see the Harbour alight on a … Continued

A fast-track to fun in Sydney

By Jay Chabon

You might be averse to Lycra – others’ or your own – but don’t let that spoil your opportunity to discover Sydney by bike. Cycling is a one-of-a-kind way to experience Sydney. It enables you to explore more of its landmarks than walking does but it’s also a more intimate way to experience Sydney than … Continued

Sydney’s picture perfect art galleries

By Jay Chabon

Paris and New York City might be some of the best-known art cities but Sydney is a great place to be an art lover too. The Sydney Modern Project – the expansion of flagship public gallery the Art Gallery of NSW – is due for completion in 2021; the makeover bodes well for the continuing … Continued

Vivid Festival proves itself a bright idea for Sydney

By Jay Chabon

The bugs already know it. Bright lights are a blast. And at Vivid, “the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas”, things are looking as bright as ever for 2018’s 10th anniversary. Millions of wide-eyed people will visit across 23 nights to see some of Sydney’s most iconic buildings and monuments beam with the … Continued