At this time of the year, a lot of us start refreshing different parts of the home, getting things ready for the holidays and upcoming gatherings. Usually the living room and kitchen come first, and the bedroom gets left until later. But as the seasons change, a neutral bedroom that felt nice in summer can […]
Chau Chak Wing Museum – A Guide to the 2026 Sydney Biennale
The atmosphere of the 25th Sydney Biennale has already started to spread. Didn’t expect that this year’s first stop is actually right next to the most classic sandstone buildings on the University of Sydney campus. We recommend treating this as your first stop, or if you only want to choose one location to experience this […]
Picking Chestnuts in Victoria
Chestnuts are one of the special nuts of autumn. They have a naturally sweet, soft flavour and are also known for their nutritional value. In many cultures they are believed to support overall health and provide energy! During autumn in Victoria, heading into the hills to pick chestnuts is a popular seasonal activity. It is […]
A New Chinese Pastry Shop Opens in Brisbane Worth the Wait – Dragon Pastry
Brisbane finally has a proper Chinese pastry specialty shop! The Dragon Pastry (龙门酥局) opened today, it’s their first day of business. We queued for two hours, but honestly, no regrets. We bought one of everything to try. The gift box even comes with a small massage hammer. As soon as we got home, we started […]
200 Australia Trivia Questions with Answers
Australia has a population of about 26 million people, but more than 70 million sheep. That’s roughly 2.7 sheep for every person! There are so many sheep they could field multiple World Cup teams and still take both the champion and runner-up spots. How many Australian fun facts do you know? We have 200 trivia […]
Things to do in Nelson Bay Port Stephens
Where to go for school holidays? Of course it’s Nelson Bay. 200 kilometres from Sydney, two and a half hours by car, very suitable for short parent-child trips! Woke up in the morning, we had breakfast and can depart from Sydney. Generally, hotels check in at 2 pm. So when you arrive at Nelson Bay […]
Blue Mountains Grand Canyon Walk
We parked at Grand Canyon Carpark and entered the loop from Neates Glen Carpark, completing the full circle and returning via Evans Lookout to the original parking lot. Grand Canyon Walk Hiking Experience Hiking Notes Overall We super enjoyed this route! Highly recommended as a great weekend getaway!
Best Places and Time to Pick Your Own Fruit in Sydney
Staying home all day with nothing to do? Picking your own fruit can be a fun thing to do! Freshly picked fruit tastes way better than what’s on supermarket shelves. Make sure to check the fruit seasons so you don’t go home empty-handed! Sydney’s Fruit Picking Seasons Save this ultimate fruit picking calendar to find […]
Newly Opened Sunflower Farm in Melbourne
This year, you don’t have to drive four hours round-trip to Pick Your Own Sunflowers anymore! A new sunflower farm, Girasole Yarra Valley, has opened in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, offering a self-pick experience. These two weeks are the best times to visit, as the sunflowers are in full bloom. Although unlike Pick Your Own Sunflowers, […]
Is Bluey’s World in Brisbane Worth Visiting?
Upon entry, we could choose a headband, Bluey, Bingo, or one of the parents! Weekday tickets: $49.90, Public holidays: $64.90 (Same price for adults and kids aged 2+). The price isn’t cheap. If we expected a theme park, it might not feel worth it, but as an immersive experience, it’s pretty decent! Each session includes […]