By Jay Chabon
Inner-Sydney’s community markets aren’t the place to find farmers selling handfuls of warty pumpkins on rickety tables any more. But there’s plenty of upside. As the humble local markets of halcyon times have evolved into more expansive tourist attractions, they have developed infectious spirits of festivity. Sydney is blessed with inner-city markets that will delight … Continued
By Jay Chabon
Trivia quiz question: which bars in Sydney encourage you to carry on like a know-it-all and reward you for your form? Answer: a lot of them, thanks to Sydney’s trivia night scene. Trivia performs two key community functions. It gets you out socialising and it transforms the bar into a social destination on a night … Continued
By Jay Chabon
Australia’s sports-loving culture is typically associated with codes like the AFL and NRL but there is a slew of unsung sports and events in Sydney that are great alternatives in their own unique ways. Sports like roller derby and Australian pro wrestling might be niche but the fan bases are devout. Often, all it takes … Continued
By Jay Chabon
Whether you ogle a roller coaster from the car park, at its foot or while you hang upside down in it, it’s hard not to make the same kinds of remarks. Chiefly: “Woah!” and “Surely not!” Rides are just one part of an amusement park’s allure however. The laughing clown games, the flashing neon and … Continued
By Jay Chabon
We know Sydney’s beaches are world-renowned but, alas, there’s no solace there for the sand averse. The alternative, however, is a formidable one. Sydney is abundant with public pools that are cheap, accessible and friendly to the needs of all manner of water lovers. If you’re serious about laps, you’ll find venues fit for Olympians. … Continued
By Jay Chabon
There’s a surplus of reasons to visit Sydney in the middle of summer. The beaches are abuzz, the beer gardens are humming and the walking paths are hives for personal bests. But if you want some culture with your sun, chief among your reasons to visit the city this summer ought to be Sydney Festival. … Continued
By Jay Chabon
Graffiti. Street art. Often the two are only distinguishable by legal status. In Sydney however, there is certainly plenty of support for spray-can artists. The lucky ones are commissioned to paint the streets and some are travelling the globe to do so. Of course, Sydney’s public art scene comprises more than just murals. Sculptures, installations … Continued
By Jay Chabon
Snow is synonymous with Christmas mythology but modern Australia is steeped in signature Christmas traditions all its own. Backyard cricket, meat sweats, wasps on the seafood and granny snoring on the spare bed after a potent eggnog are all commonplace. And Christmas Carols on balmy nights are too. In some neighbourhoods today, you’ll find Christmas … Continued
By Jay Chabon
Sometimes one of the most liberating ways to experience a new city – or to rediscover the same one – is to lace up your walking shoes, pop open the front door and just do it. That’s true of Sydney. From Song Hotels’ doorsteps, you can set off on a number of themed waking adventures … Continued
By Jay Chabon
If you have a soft spot for all things comic culture, Oz Comic-Con is the place to be this September. Oz Comic-Con, which takes place on September 29-30 at ICC Sydney, is a mecca for fans eager to see the best exhibitors, celebrities, cosplay competitions, anime screenings, family experiences and panel events the culture has … Continued
