NAME: Lauren
CITY: Sydney
COUNTRY: Australia
YEAR OF TRIP: 2016
HOW LONG WERE YOU THERE? 5 months
BEST TIME TO GO: Close to summer time - November-Feb
GREATEST CHALLENGE: Expensive
WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE SPECIAL? Amazing multi-cultural city; hot accents; incredible beaches; great food! Really cool western city, different from America, but similar enough to feel comfortable
MUST EAT:
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Mr. Wong - chinese
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Via Napoli - meter long pizzas
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Brio - brunch in Bondi
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Any Thai food - super close to Thailand so very authentic
MUST SEE:
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Bondi Beach & Icebergs
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Sydney Harbor & Opera House (duh)
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Walk Darling Harbor to Opera House, explore The Rocks (market on Sunday)
MUST DO:
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Bondi to Cogee walk
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Ferry to Manly
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Go out in Newtown- Marlborough bar was my favorite. Usually live music. Google to get their schedule. A lot of young locals.
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The Ivy in CBD is super popular, no cover on Thurs. Fairly touristy.
Other Recommendations: Great public transport, take advantage, stroll around Sydney Uni, if you have time. Travel around the area (event Asia/New Zealand) while you're there - it's all super close, compared to the states, and some of the best travel I've ever done. Whitsundays, Aus are incredible, too!
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NAME: Adrienne
CITY: Sydney
COUNTRY: Australia
YEAR OF TRIP: 2016
HOW LONG WERE YOU THERE? 7 weeks
BEST TIME TO GO: March, November (weather is warm but still off-peak)
GREATEST CHALLENGE: How expensive everything is
WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE SPECIAL? The people, the vibes, the views
MUST EAT:
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Fish and chips at the Sydney Opera House Restaurant
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“Pie” (their pie is what we consider pot pie)
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Coconut Ice Cream Soft Serve at Speedo Café at Bondi Beach
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Vegamite
MUST SEE:
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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
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Walk to Mrs. Maquarie’s Chair for the best view of Sydney Harbour
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Climb the Pylon Lookout for the best view of the Sydney Opera House
MUST DO:
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Climb the Sydney Bridge
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Surf at Bondi Beach, then see the ocean-pool at Icebergs
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Scuba with Grey Nurse sharks at the Manly Sea Life Sanctuary
Other Recommendations: Walk around & get drinks at “The Rocks,” visit the Sydney Aquarium, get, take the train across the Sydney Bridge or ferry to Manly Beach, Day trip to the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains