Rouse Hill Estate is a hidden weekend spot in Sydney. Built in 1816, this historic estate has over 200 years of history and was once the private home of six generations of the Rouse family. Today it is managed by the New South Wales government and is open to the public for free every Sunday. […]
A Guide to the Original ‘Watermelon Cake’ in Sydney’s Inner West
I still remember when we first arrived in Sydney. The watermelon cake from Black Star Pastry was a small kind of romance shared by almost every international student. A neat square slice of watermelon cake, around $5.50 back then. Layers of strawberry, watermelon, and cream stacked together. Light, refreshing, and just sweet enough. That one […]
Visiting the Sydney’s Seaside Library – Thames Street Library
Today we want to recommend to everyone a super loving place in Sydney, the Thames Street Library, it is not an ordinary bookstore, but a street library full of warmth and stories. The bookstore sits by the harbour, as if floating on the water, and you can also see boats moving around nearby. This location […]
Westfield Sydney Level 5 Digipark has finally opened
For those of you working in the CBD or shopping around, is it true that every time you go to Westfield, it’s either shopping or eating? Recently, we discovered a hidden gem, Digipark! While wandering around Westfield Sydney, we accidentally went up to the fifth floor and a friend dragged us to see Digipark. The […]
Japan handmade Onigiri in Sydney – Mogu Mogu
In Sydney, we didn’t know you actually can eat hand made Onigiri that makes you feel like you’re in Hokkaido! Didn’t expect passing by Sydney Place a few days ago, and we discovered this small Onigiri shop Mogu Mogu! Their Onigiri come in two types: the cheaper pre-made ones, and the pricier made-to-order ones. We […]
Queenscliff wormhole – things to do in Sydney
We drove to Manly early in the morning, if you want to go just typed “manly wormhole” into Google, and it took us straight to the parking spot! The wormhole is at Queencliff Beach (which is basically Manly and you’ll see the rock pool there). The parking area is in a residential neighborhood, so you […]
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 […]
Sydney Bubble Planet Experience
During the long weekend, we took the kids to the popular Bubble Planet Exhibition. It’s an immersive, multi-sensory exhibition featuring not just bubbles, but also lights, ball pits, balloons, and the little ones’ favourite yellow ducks. It truly lives up to its name as a bubble-filled planet. Each room is designed with a different theme, […]
Sydney Ferris Wheel High Tea Experience at Loftus Lane Café
We finally checked off a long-time wish-list spot during the holidays, the Loftus Lane Cafe Cocktail Bar, near the Opera House. The café is small but cozy, with floral decor everywhere. Macaron-pink walls, green plants, and flower petals on the tables! Everything was perfectly prepped for our reserved time, food, flowers, and a special Easter-themed […]
Where to find these colourful houses in Sydney Balmain
When we take a ferry from Circular Quay for a day out, we often see the Nordic-style rainbow houses in the photo. After doing some research, we decided to visit for a day trip! These charming little waterfront houses are near the Birkenhead Point DFO, so if you’re shopping there, it’s worth taking some time […]