Sydney Travel Stories

Oct 31, 2024 • 7 min read

From what to pack to local culture and etiquette, here's what you need to know before you head to Sydney.

Oct 30, 2024 • 9 min read

Sydney's public transport network is reliable, reasonably priced and way more convenient than driving – plus its largely air-conditioned.

Oct 18, 2024 • 6 min read

Our writer shares his highlights and costs from a long weekend in Sydney, with tips on how to save money and where to splurge.

Jul 29, 2024 • 4 min read

From jewelry to vintage clothes, here's our pick of the best independent stores in Sydney.

Nov 20, 2023 • 5 min read

Family-friendly Sydney is packed with amazing experiences to share with your kids, from bushwalking to ocean pools, plus playgrounds, museums and art.

Nov 6, 2023 • 7 min read

Sydney is not a cheap city to visit, but with these tips and tricks, you can make your dollars go further.

Nov 4, 2023 • 6 min read

Sydney is one of the luckiest cities in the world when it comes to beaches. Here are the very best.

Nov 3, 2023 • 13 min read

From the beachside to the harborside, live the high life in Sydney with our top things to see and do in this captivating and diverse Australian city.

Oct 7, 2023 • 7 min read

Sydney's regional areas are varied and spectacular. And amazingly, they're also accessible on easy day trips from the city.

Mar 17, 2023 • 5 min read

Which ferry offers the best views of Sydney’s stunning harbor? All of them.

Nov 23, 2022 • 5 min read

The new Sydney Modern, an expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, promises a world-class facility to showcase the best in contemporary art.

Nov 15, 2022 • 2 min read

Sydney is much more than its beaches and landmarks. Meissa Mason shows you her idea of the perfect day in her hometown.

Nov 15, 2022 • 10 min read

From hosting one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world to its new indigenous tours, return to Sydney to see it from a new perspective.

Aug 17, 2022 • 5 min read

Sydney might not be the capital of Australia, but it has plenty of museums and galleries that tell the nation's story.

Jun 29, 2022 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet's Tasmin Waby's illuminating story about reconnecting with Australia after more than two years locked out.

Aug 7, 2021 • 9 min read

From manicured gardens to wild scrubby parklands, Sydney is dotted with beautiful green spaces to escape the hustle and bustle.

Dec 2, 2020 • 2 min read

There are 40 seawater pools up and down Sydney's coast, most of which are free. Here are a few of our favorites. 

Oct 24, 2019 • 5 min read

Spending Christmas in Australia? Christmas down under means festive markets, summer sun, lazy days beachside and, yes, more shrimp on the barbie.

Sep 18, 2019 • 4 min read

When it comes to distilled juniper, Sydney is the gin capital. We’ve gathered the top ways to experience Australia’s best blends in the harbour city.

Jul 15, 2019 • 4 min read

There’s no getting around it – travel is expensive, and with kids along for the ride, the price can quickly skyrocket out of control. In Sydney though,…

Jun 21, 2019 • 6 min read

One in five (4.2 million) Australians have a disability and accessibility is a hot topic in the Australian travel industry right now. In 2018…

Mar 20, 2019 • 6 min read

Australia is such a huge country that it seems logical to cross it by plane. But there is another option, one that becomes a memorable holiday in itself:…