Australia

Touristy Tuesdays: Chilli Crab

April 19, 2011

The Aussie and I have a long standing love affair with the Chilli Mud Crab.  We make regular visits to the Szechuan Garden restaurant to linger over this delicious crab.   However, we have never been game to try this dish at home. Until Now. You see, last Friday night The Aussie and I ventured out [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Pick Your Own Apples

April 5, 2011

After the amazingly good time we had picking mandarins at Ford’s Farm last winter, The Aussie and I decided to try our luck with “pick your own” apples in Bilpin.  Bilpin is about 1 1/2 hours drive from Sydney.  It is a charming little town in the Blue Mountains that is known for it’s apples. [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Featherdale Wildlife Park

January 18, 2011

Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is really wonderful and the views of Sydney Harbour are worth the admission price alone, but if you really want to get up close and personal with some kangaroos and koalas, then you need to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. Featherdale showcases native Australian animals like the koala, kangaroo, dingo, wombat, and the [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Manly

December 14, 2010

Last Sunday, The Aussie, our girls and I spent the day in Manly.  All the Sydney tourist guides recommend a trip to Manly, and I have to agree.  I just love the laid back, beach side atmosphere. While we drove to Manly, the best way to get there from the city is to take the [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Whale Watching

August 3, 2010

Every year whales migrate north from the Antarctic to to warmer waters of the Coral Sea for breeding.  Thankfully, the migration path takes them right past Sydney.  The Sydney whale watching season typically runs from May to December during the Southern Hemisphere Winter and Spring.  Starting in May, whale watchers report sitings of humpbacks and [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: The Rocks Markets

July 20, 2010

Last weekend, The Aussie and I headed down to Sydney Harbour to visit the Rocks Markets. The Saturday and Sunday markets feature many unique crafts, fashion, and food.  It is a great place to pick up a unique souvenir, but sometimes they can be a little pricey.  I still remember the first time I visited [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: The Blow Hole

July 13, 2010

About 2 hours drive from Sydney down the south coast lies the township of Kiama.  Most famous for it’s ‘blow hole’, this romantic little historic harbour town is a personal favorite of The Aussie and I for a quick weekend getaway or a camping trip.  With plenty of cafes, restaurants and quaint shops there is [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: The Sydney Tower Skywalk

July 6, 2010

If you are still looking for some high flying adventures after tackling the Sydney Bridge Climb, look no further than the Sydney Tower Skywalk. The Sydney Tower is 268 meters or 880 feet up.  That’s roughly the same height as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and nearly twice as high as the Harbour Bridge.  The [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Sydney’s Taronga Zoo

June 29, 2010

You may think that if you’ve seen one zoo you’ve seen them all.  So what makes Sydney’s Taronga Zoo worth a visit?  Location, Location, Location.  And a very cute baby elephant doesn’t hurt either. All the usual suspects are represented at Taronga. The giraffes… The chimps… The red panda… The snow leopards… The reptiles… Some [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Flames of the Forest

June 22, 2010

Back in 2006, The Aussie and I took a trip to Cairns (pronounced “Cans”) in northern Queensland with some friends who were visiting us from the states.  During our trip, I arranged for a memorable dinner at Flames of the Forest. Thankfully transportation was included in the price.  We were staying in Port Douglas, and [...]

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