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NSW
Sculptures Dot Bondi and Tamarama Beach
Another year of splendid, bigger-than-life, works-of-art are scattered along the walkway of Bondi beach to the shore of Tamarama beach. These two beaches in the eastern suburbs of NSW have been traditionally the home of Sculptures By The Sea. This annual outdoor-art gallery, known as the Sculptures By The Sea, gathers world-renowned artists, both locals … Continue reading
Beating the Heat at Coogee Beach and Gordon’s Bay
Summer has not officially arrived yet in Sydney, but with a glaring sun for the past few days, it is just right for a plunge. Two friendly seaside beaches for frolicking and having that sun-kissed tan are just a few kilometres away from the bustling CBD. Ideal for families, Coogee Beach has pristine waters for any … Continue reading
Picturesque Bathurst
When we speak of Bathurst, the first thing that comes to mind is Bathurst 1000, a popular motor race annually held every October in the city. This regional city located between Sydney Metropolitan Area and Central Western Slopes and Plains in New South Wales became identical with motor-sport due to a car race car event. … Continue reading
Vivid Sydney: A Festival of Lights
Sydney’s festival of lights is back! Vivid Sydney is one of the most anticipated festivals in Australia. It brings in both local and foreign tourists to this 18-day event, providing a boost in Sydney’s tourism. This year more intricate light showdown are adorned in various locations in the metropolis. Most of which are concentrated in … Continue reading
The Currency Museum of Australia
Money makes the world go round as the song goes. But money can also be a window to a country’s past, present and future. This could be debatable in so many terms; however, the Museum of Australian Currency Notes attest to this notion. Located at the ground floor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Museum … Continue reading
Lifestyle Celebrations During Australia Day
Celebrations of Australia Day across the country provide a picture of the lifestyle from Down Under. With fluvial parades on land, water and the skies, it depicted its free and democratic society. Along with these are festivities that showed Aussie spirit. The many faces during these celebrated holiday inclined to show that Australia is a … Continue reading
Close Encounters in the Australian Reptile Park
Close encounters with various animals like snakes, lizards and alligators are a creepy idea. Definitely, an idea that will give goose bumps at the least to the faint hearted like me. However, one who’s keen for a close encounter as well as a personal touch of these sleeky and scaly creatures will give the thumbs … Continue reading
Sculpture by the Sea Comes Back for Another Year
The coastal walk of Bondi and Tamarama beaches showcased another year of the “Sculpture by the Sea”. This annual event brings local and overseas artists to display their artistic flare in an array of colourful and massive figures that showed concepts of poignant realism and abstract. Though this year’s event has lesser number of sculptures … Continue reading
Bright-Coloured Snails Invade Sydney
As part of the Art and About Festival in Sydney, numerous large snails highlighted with bright neon colours are scattered all around the metropolis. Aptly called “Snailovation”, the vibrant snails were created by the Cracking Art Group, an internationally-acclaimed group of artists of our modern time. The exhibition continues until the 20th of October. To … Continue reading
Lee La Restaurant: Thai Cuisine at its Best
In a city where numerous restaurants catering to various palates, the BudgetWanderers have a strong craving for Asian cuisine in general and tries anything in an Asian menu and would definitely return for more. Amongst the restaurants, we frequent is the Thai restaurant, Lee La. Lee La Restaurant boasts of mouth-watering and savoury Thai-dishes without … Continue reading
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