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  • Writer: Ellie Nikolovski
    Ellie Nikolovski
  • Apr 23, 2019
  • 2 min read

Probably the most well known Australian capital city to a lot of tourists around the world, the bustling city of Sydney is a must visit. Below are my Top 5 Things To Do in Sydney based on my recommendations.


1. Go to the famous Bondi Beach which is the film location of the TV show “Bondi Rescue”. This beautiful icon of Sydney attracts large amounts of visitors every year, especially on the warmer days. Stroll along the beach and view the seawall lined with incredible street art, say gday to the lifeguards, and get a bite to eat at Bondi Icebergs Club, known for its swimming pools where you can do laps and its magnificent location overlooking the cliffs and Pacific Ocean.



Bondi Beach on a beautiful sunny warm day.


The iconic Bondi Icebergs Club overlooking the Pacific Ocean


Bondi Beach mural

2.Have lunch at “Vic on George” a cute restaurant tucked away on the third level of Myer Sydney, and relax after doing some shopping. Get a table near the window and enjoy views looking down on the intersection of George Street.



Views of George Street


3. Explore Sydney Harbour which is a major seaport, attracting huge cruise ships from around the world (if you’re lucky , at the right time, usually around 6pm, you’ll get to see the ships leave), take in the atmosphere attracting street performers and artists. The world famous Opera House is located opposite the also iconic Harbour Bridge. You can catch an opera performance or simply take a selfie with this awesome landmark or get a drink and eat dinner at the Opera House Kitchen with amazing views of the Harbour.



Sydney Harbour on a calm and mild night

The luxurious Holland America Line "MS Noordam" docked before its evening departure.


4. Walk through the nature lover’s paradise Royal Botanic Garden Sydney home to many species of plants and trees as well as “The Calyx” which is home to “Plants that Bite” housing carnivorous plants such as the Venus FlyTrap, Pitcher Plant , Lobster Pot Plant, and Flypaper Plant.









5. Walk through the Sydney CBD and marvel at historic and heritage listed architecture characterising the city . Go to the Lindt Cafe in Martin Place and satisfy your sweet tooth.



The 1916 built Commonwealth Bank of Australia building. A historical icon.

Lindt Cafe, Martin Place. It was the sight of the tragic "Sydney Siege" that took place in 2014 resulting in the deaths of Lindt manager Tori Johnson and lawyer Katrina Dawson during a harrowing overnight situation. There are plaques inside commemorating both killed and good to see back in normal operation


 
 
 
  • Writer: Ellie Nikolovski
    Ellie Nikolovski
  • Jan 25, 2019
  • 1 min read

1.Go to Hoi An , an incredibly busy yet culturally rich location with bustling markets and vendors trying to sell you their foods or clothing. Whilst there, go in “Yaly” where you can have your own suit tailored for you !. Every full moon there is a “Lantern Festival” where you can get your own little lantern and send it on the river wishing for good luck. Hoi An becomes amazingly colourful at this time!. Beware, people don’t stop for pedestrians, they swerve, so getting to the other side is a lot more complex than you would expect in your home country.


Market in Hoi An

Colourful clothing in Hoi An

Being fitted at Yaly


Lantern Festival at Hoi An .


2.A highly recommended place of mine, go to Sunworld , Ba Na Hills!. It is the Ba Na Hills that is home to the iconic and favourite instagram spot “Golden Hands Bridge”. In addition to the Golden Hands Bridge, there are pagodas and themed gardens to explore.



Truely an incredible place!. Golden Hands Bridge.

Cheesy pose I know hahah


3.Only 10 minutes out from Da Nang is Chua Linh Ung -Bai Pagoda , home to the towering “Lady Buddha and other Buddhist temples. The Main Shrine is especially beautiful!.



Lady Buddha

Inside Lady Buddha


4.Take a walk on the Han Riverside where the golden “Dragon Bridge” is built over the Han River, which is home to traditional Vietnamese boats home to fishermen.



Dragon Bridge

Traditional Vietnamese boats at Han Riverside


5.Dine at the Green House at the Hyatt. Superb meals and location.


Chocolate Mousse @ Green House. Om nom nom.
 
 
 
  • Writer: Ellie Nikolovski
    Ellie Nikolovski
  • Jan 24, 2019
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jan 25, 2019

1.Visit Marina Bay Sands, go shopping or simply browse, go try you luck at the casino, eat at trendy eateries or go to Sands SkyPark on the 56th floor giving you phenomenal views of Singapore, on one side the Singapore Strait, and the other the city skyline.



Marina Bay Sands

Sands SkyPark


2.Head to Palawan Beach, on Sentosa Island. It is a slice of heaven with beautiful warm waters, palm trees, a suspension bridge and awesome look outs on the other side of the suspension bridge affording you views of the beach and the Singapore Strait.



Suspension Bridge @ Palawan Beach

Palawan Beach



3.Take the Mass Rapid Transit, and then monorail to Universal Studios!. Universal Studios is an amusement park brimming with entertainment with something for everyone. From rides to stunt shows, to meet and greets and live entertainment, it has it all.


4.Visit S.E.A Aquarium Marine Life Park on Sentosa Island, it is truely an incredible featuring vast species of marine life (800 in fact) including sharks, stingrays, poison dart frogs, jellyfish in different habitats.



Moon Jellies


An Eel


5.Go to Gardens by the Bay, home of the iconic Super Trees .It is honestly a nature lover’s paradise with many species of flowers and fruits , there are also two large greenhouses that are acclimatised to the plants and trees.



Cloud Rainforest.

Statues La Famille De Voyageurs located in the Flower Dome!. Half of them is travelling to the airport to go back home, and the other half left at the Flower Dome.
 
 
 
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