Novotel Breakfast and Heading Home from Sydney
Wrapping up my Sydney trip with a great breakfast at the Novotel before heading to the airport and safely arriving back home.
Sydney (Feb 2015)
I'm Angus Steakhouse: Last Night in Sydney
Wrapping up my Sydney business trip with an unforgettable steak and wine dinner at I'm Angus Steakhouse in Cockle Bay Wharf.
Sydney Korean Duty-Free: Sheep Placenta Cream & Souvenirs
I visited a Korean-run duty-free shop in downtown Sydney for souvenirs. Here is my honest review of the wool blankets, sheep placenta cream, and honey.
Mövenpick in Sydney: Ice Cream to Celebrate End of Work
Celebrating the end of my Sydney business trip with a well-deserved, albeit expensive, scoop of Mövenpick ice cream before heading back to the hotel.
Pancakes on the Rocks, Sydney: Long Lines, Bad Taste
A brutally honest review of Pancakes on the Rocks in Sydney. Find out why the long lines and slow service weren't worth the hype for this famous spot.
Ordering the Wrong Lunch in Sydney
I went back to a cafe I liked in Sydney but ordered a unique menu item that turned out to be a green tea crepe—a flavor I don't even eat!
Novotel Darling Harbour: Can I Really Stay Here?
I moved to the Novotel Darling Harbour in Sydney for my business trip, and I couldn't believe I was staying in my very first 5-star hotel room.
Olive & Dean: A Business Traveler's Meals in Sydney
Join me on my Sydney business trip as I navigate solo lunches at Olive & Dean and grab a quick, satisfying dinner at 4 Seasons Chicken Spot.
Aussie Hangover Cures: Kebabs in Sydney
After a night of drinking in Sydney, I learned the local Australian way to prevent a hangover: eating a massive late-night kebab.
Shopping at QVB and Myer in Sydney
Join me as I hunt for a missing cable and some extra clothes at Sydney's iconic Queen Victoria Building and Myer department store.
Bavarian Bier Cafe in Bondi Beach
A chance encounter with friends leads to a memorable lunch at the Bavarian Bier Cafe in Bondi Beach, Sydney. Read about this fun travel moment.
Trying (and Failing) to Surf at Bondi Beach, Sydney
We headed to Bondi Beach in Sydney for an epic morning of surfing, but ended up getting completely humbled by the waves. Read about our hilarious fail!
Drinking in Sydney: 3 Things to Know
A quick guide to the unique drinking rules and culture in Sydney, Australia, from 10 PM liquor curfews to the local lack of bar snacks.
Vegas in Sydney: Great Steak at a Sports Betting Bar
We stumbled into a sports betting bar called Vegas near Kings Cross in Sydney and found a surprisingly delicious T-bone steak that blew me away.
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bondi Beach
Exploring Sydney on the Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus, checking out Bondi Beach, and catching up with an old college friend living in Australia.