If you’re visiting Sydney this winter, then prepare yourself to experience one of the most spectacular festivals in the world – VIVID Sydney. VIVID is an absolute must-see event, featuring incredible light shows, wicked music performances, interesting conversations, and much more. Running from Friday 24 May to Saturday 15 June 2024, the event takes over much of Sydney’s city – from Circular Quay, to Barangaroo, to Central Station and beyond. Trust us when we say, it is one of the best times to be in Sydney! To help you make the most of VIVID Sydney, we’ve put together our top 16 experiences th ..read more

Say g’day to Charlotte! A 26 year old from Belgium, who’s just finished her first experience backpacking Australia’s East Coast as a wheelchair user. Charlotte’s motto is ‘Everything happens for a reason’. After becoming paralysed at the age of 17, she therefore believes that becoming an advocate for people with disabilities is her purpose. Charlotte wants to share her story and hopefully inspire others to travel and explore. We had the pleasure of hosting Charlotte at Wake Up Sydney during her travels. Now, we’re even luckier to have her share us in on all the details of her East Coast Austra ..read more

Hi, I’m Nora. I’m originally from Germany but I’m currently living (and loving life!) in Australia. As a kid, I always loved to travel and discover new places. 5 years ago I have decided to start my adventure in Australia, which became a huge life-changing step for me. I’d longed for freedom and adventure for too long, so I decided to quit my secure job, sell my car and anything else I could ready for a trip to Australia. I packed everything I thought I’d need for a whole year abroad into a tiny backpack. I spent the first two months travelling around Australia, then one day decided that I cou ..read more

If you’re visiting Sydney this winter, then prepare yourself to experience one of the most spectacular festivals in the world – VIVID Sydney. VIVID is an absolute must-see event, featuring incredible light shows, wicked music performances, interesting conversations, and much more. Running from Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June 2023, the event takes over much of Sydney’s city – from Circular Quay, to Barangaroo, to Central Station and beyond. Trust us when we say, it is one of the best times to be in Sydney! To help you make the most of VIVID Sydney, we’ve put together our top 16 experiences th ..read more

There really is nothing quite like Vivid Sydney. This event lights up the city of Sydney and the Sydney Harbour in the most outstanding of colours and bright, neon hues. Running during winter, from Friday 26 May 2023 to Saturday 17 June 2023, this year’s unmissable festival is going to be brilliant! While there are so many different events within Vivid to check out, one of the best things to do is a self-guided Light Walk through some of the coolest light installations. Below, we’ve put together a self-guided Vivid Sydney walking tour, taking you from Central Station to Circular Quay. Enjoy! V ..read more

If you’re planning to visit Sydney during the winter months, you might be wondering what to do. While the city is notorious for blue skies, brilliant beaches and sunny days, we’re here to tell you that there is a lot more that makes Sydney a non-negotiable on your Australian travels. So, whether it’s raining, windy, or just a bit cold, we hope you can take inspiration from our list below of 33 unique things to do in Sydney this winter 2023. Oh, and by the way… winter is also a great time to visit Sydney’s beaches. Less crowds means you can take your time to really savour in the view (which is ..read more

My name is Dan. Dan, Daniel, Danny. Whatever you like to call me. I’ve been on this little side of the world Australia, for just over three years now, and each day I am finding that another piece of my heart has been stolen. And though living the Australian Dream can feel like you’re on top of the world – there are moments when it can be tough and anxiety creeps in. Moments we need to know how to look after ourselves and others around us. I remember walking around the markets of Melbourne and the streets of Sydney for the very first time. I had moved to Australia! But instead of feeling like I ..read more

Welcome to Aussie Travel Chats, where we catch up with travellers from around the world who are travelling and backpacking Australia. Today, we’re talking with Elien and Laurens from Belgium. Elien and Laurens love good food, fun workouts and discovering new places… so they’ve definitely travelled to the right place! They have begun their Australian adventure in Sydney, and below we find out their Sydney highlights and recommendations, packing tips, healthy habits, and much more… What does your Australia itinerary look like? Elien: Let’s just say we don’t really have one. We didn’t really ..read more

You’ve made the decision to travel to Sydney, and now you’re packing your bag (or suitcase!) and wondering what kind of weather to expect? You’ve come to the right place! Below, we’ll let you in on what the weather is like in Sydney across the seasons, as well as some tips on what kind of clothes to pack for your trip. What Is The Weather Like In Sydney – A Backpacker’s Guide Like most places the world over, Sydney has four seasons – Summer, Spring, Autumn, Winter. But, unlike a lot of other areas, the seasons in Sydney aren’t too extreme. This means you probably won’t experience blisteri ..read more

Welcome to Julie’s Australian Holiday Diary: the travel tales of a 20-year-old from the Netherlands who’s flown to Sydney, Australia on a Working Holiday visa. In each episode, she’ll be sharing what life is like living, working and travelling in Australia. From how to meet new people, to what it’s like living in a backpacker hostel, to her favourite experiences… Julie will share it all! Let’s dive into Episode Five… Money & Travel Do you know that feeling when you want to do everything while travelling, but money doesn’t allow you to? I think I (and many more back ..read more