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The Ten Best Beaches in Sydney

Sydney city combines both coastal and urban lifestyles. The city offers numerous harbor coves and well-known surf beaches ranging from luxurious quiet beaches to iconic surf breaks. This makes it hard for us to select the best or favorite especially because we, Sydneysiders, value all beaches highly. Given that it is summer, the beaches will keep you smiling the whole day as they offer the best environment to relax. You can access the beaches using public transport or better still use care hire services.                                                         Image Source: www.discovery-carhire.com.au/sydney.php         At Concrete Playgrounds, we thought of enhancing your summer beach experience by giving you a list of the best beach-side playgrounds with the perfect wave. 1. TAMARAMA BEACH Despite being very close...

The Top 10 Amazing Australian Attractions

                                           Image Source: www.discovery-campervans.com.au Previously known as the Outback, the country-cum-continent of Australia has emerged to be one of the most developed and progressive countries in the whole world. One of the main reasons is that it has achieved tremendous progress in a number of diverse fields like industry, science, medicine and manufacture. It also boasts of solid tourism. This is why the cities of Sydney and Melbourne end up attracting a number of travelers every year. The cities are known for their attractions as well as their sporty spirit. Also, people like to sample natural beauty and exotic flora and fauna. Here is a lineup of the 10 most amazing Australian attractions. 10. Tasmania The pretty coastal part of Tasmania remains to be one of the prettiest spots in Australia. The beaches and lagoons of Tasmani...

Things to do in Sydney

Are you visiting sunny Sydney and need some ideas of where to go and what to do? Well here are our five top places to visit whilst in the famous Aussie city. Taronga Zoo Many visitors to Sydney often miss out on one of the city’s best day activities – Taronga Zoo. It’s a great place to visit as it’s home to native Australian animals (kangaroo, koala) and overseas animals (elephants, giraffes). Of course that’s just naming a few. It has many fun attractions such as the seal show, free flight bird show and spider talk (you might want to skip the last one!). The zoo is located in the suburb of Mosman and over looks Sydney’s beautiful harbour.So it’s the perfect place to get out your camera and take a photo with the backdrop of animals, the blue water and clear sky. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House You can’t come to Sydney without taking a “cheezy” holiday photo in front of the iconic Harbour Bridge or Opera House. The bridge was first opened in 1932 and since has b...

Tips for a Holiday in the Gold Coast, Australia

The Gold Coast is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia. To help our readers make sure they have the best trip possible, we put together some tips for a holiday in the Gold Coast, Australia. We will give you some tips on finding a hotel, getting to and from the airport, things to do, and the best time to visit. Best Time of Year to Visit the Gold Coast One of the great things about the Gold Coast is that the weather is warm and sunny most of the year. The area experiences more than 300 days of sunshine every year. Even in the winter time, the average high of the day is 22°C or 71.6°F. The peak travel season for the area is in the summertime, which tells you that most people feel that the summer is the best time to visit. However, during peak travel times, prices for things like attractions and accommodations are more expensive. If you like to avoid the crowds and save some money, you might want to visit at some other time. A great time to visit would be ju...

The Best Places to Travel for Home Design Inspiration

When people travel to foreign locales they tend to come home with a lot more than a camera full of pics and a suitcase festooned with bedbugs. Many world travelers pick up pieces of their destinations and bring them home. For some people this could mean adopting a new style of dress or picking up trinkets from the local bazaar, while others will try their hand at learning the language or cooking traditional recipes when they return home. But one thing you may not notice is that visiting another country and culture has shifted your design sensibilities. So if you're looking for worldly inspiration before you start your home renovation, here are a few locales you may want to add to your travel list. 1. Rome, Italy. When it comes to stately architecture, you can't do much better than a visit to Rome to check out the Coliseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and Saint Peter's Basilica, just to name a few famous buildings. If you're looking for something stately a...

Guest Post: Winding your way through Sydney’s Chinatowns

How can a traveler navigate the Aussie city’s myriad Asian cuisines? Often mistaken for the country’s capital – a title which in fact belongs to Canberra – Sydney is the most popular urban destination in Australia . What’s more, with flight prices falling (you can pick up a cheap flight to Sydney for less than £650 with dialaflight.com), it has become one of the world’s favourite tourist spots. And it isn’t simply a big draw because of the stunning architecture and elegant sails of Sydney Opera House . Nor is it solely due to the 30-plus beaches which are nestled around this harbour town. Alongside culture, landscape and weather, Sydney is now a foodie destination. And with a history of increased immigration from South East Asian countries – and other cultures further afield – Sydney now boasts one of the most diverse and experimental Asian food scenes in the world. So where to go? And what to taste? Sydney’s Chinatown Any gastronomic trip through Sydney’s Chinatowns mus...