Quick Little Trip to Newcastle

Sometimes it’s nice to get away for a bit. Especially when you have a friend who has a car. One of my friends that surfed with me in Lombok lives in Sydney, and he offered to show me around Newcastle, a city 2 hours outside of Sydney. I’m always down for a...

Gloomy Weather and Gloomy Art

Today I decided that I would venture into the world of Sydney’s contemporary art scene. If I’m being honest, I don’t really like modern art. It often feels underwhelming, amateur, and confusing. I mean, shouldn’t it at the very least feel...

Day Trip to Manly Beach

Despite my incredibly slow start to the morning (I didn’t leave the apartment until 1:30pm – yikes!), I was determined to enjoy the beautiful weather out at Manly Beach which included a walk to the train station, taking the train to the harbor, taking a...

I’ll Always Find a Botanical Garden

Ever since I was little girl (no, not three days ago – though it sometimes feels like it), I’ve loved gardening. Seeing something that you’ve tenderly cared for and watching it bloom is a really satisfying feeling. I can still remember the horror of...

Singing Christmas Carols While Wearing Shorts

Being in Sydney while leading up to Christmas has been an … interesting experience. And by “interesting” I mean different. Just very different. Check out this magazine spread: It obviously is not to say that one is better than the other. I’ve...