Sydney’s Stunning Ladies’ Loo
There is no box office for the ladies’ loo at The State Theatre, but perhaps there should be.
Sydney’s Secondhand Empire
Where do you even begin with the U-Turn empire? Try online. This is a good filter for Sydney’s ultimate secondhand chain.
The Best of Bellingen
The first in a series about Bellingen, New South Wales, the beautiful country town near the sea which is permanently cool these days – despite being sub-tropical hot in November-February.
The Wonder of Woy Woy
From grand old Central Station, Sydney to Woy Woy – along beautiful Hawkesbury River views – and towards the Milligans’ old home – takes around 90 minutes.
Blue Mountains’ Best Vintage
Ask locals in the Blue Mountains for the best vintage shop and they will recommend The Victory at Blackheath immediately. Why? The choice. There are over 50 traders here.
Little Japan in Sydney
It’s part of Little Japan at The Galeries at 500 George Street, next to Town Hall Station for trains and opposite the Queen Victoria Building. This is the best place in Australia to find Tokyo style, culture and sensational food in one place.
The Blue Mountains Foodie Shop
There is gourmet heaven behind a famous hotel in the Blue Mountain, just a skip, hop and jump from Sydney (or 2 hours on the train from Central Station).
Nigella Lawson’s Sydney
Want to walk in Nigella Lawson’s footsteps? This is a Sydney stroll with plenty of stops for her favourite places.
Walking Bronte to Bondi (Doing the World Famous Walk Backwards)
Most people walk from Bondi to Bronte, but reverse the route for the reward of famous restaurants, gourmet picnics and lockers to stash your belongings, at the end.
Bills Famous Bondi Beach Breakfast
Bill Granger’s Bloody Mary, Scrambled Eggs, Ricotta Hotcakes and Sweetcorn Fritters for breakfast. Too much? Jennifer Johnson thinks not…
Australian Sake Festival
The Australian Sake Festival is now in its third year. For the last 2 years, in Melbourne it’s been held in winter at Victoria Markets and in Sydney it’s been held around World Sake Day – 1st October – at the Carraigeworks.
A Tento in Surry Hills, Sydney
We both had the Yakibuta Tantan Udon and ‘Magaki’ Pacific Oysters. The Udon’s tonkotsu (pork) stock was rich and delicious and the pork slices were thick, soft and slightly seared.