When I was invited onto the Riverboat Postman for a day out recently, I was expecting a gentle float along the Hawkesbury River watching pretty boats float past, maybe the odd sea eagle to coo at. I wasn’t expecting tales of prison breaks, spooky abandoned buildings and shipwrecks….
20 Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Manly, Sydney
The city of Manly, a short ferry ride from the Sydney CBD, is best known for it’s long sandy beach – but, going to see the sea is not the only reason to visit Manly – here’s 20 more fun and unusual things to do in Manly, Sydney. 1. Find the Manly Wormhole It’s got …
How to Get To the Manly Wormhole
The Manly Wormhole is a pretty rock formation close to the Sydney suburb of Manly, but, if you don’t have the right directions you’ll never find it. Here’s what you need to know…
The Amazing Street Art Spot You Must Find in Marrickville, Sydney
Faversham Lane in Marrickville is one of the most fantastic collections of street art I’ve seen in Sydney. Here’s where to find it – and the story behind why its there.
29 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Canberra
Canberra doesn’t have a reputation as a town for those who like the unusual. It’s home to the Australian government so it naturally has a bit of an authoritarian vibe about it and there’s also a LOT of museums – however, with a little bit of hunting we found heaps of fun and unusual things to do in Canberra.
Seven Magic Mountains (And More Cool Art) in Las Vegas
Want to go and see the uber-cool Seven Magic Mountains art installation in Las Vegas – here’s what you need to know. And, if you love art, we’ll also suggest a few other ideas for where to find amazing art – from street murals to immersive digital experiences – in Las Vegas.
Why is This Amazing Painted House in Surry Hills, Sydney? We Wondered Too
Pink, blue, red, yellow and covered with paintings of giant people playing instruments, you definitely can’t miss this building on the edge of Surry Hills in Sydney, But if you’ve ever ridden the Light Rail between the Surry Hills and Moore Park stops, or walked/driven up South Dowling Street and wondered why there’s a huge multi-coloured house just sitting there, here’s the story.
22 Fun Hotels and Unusual Airbnb in Victoria, Australia
If you’ve ever wanted to stay in a train carriage, cutesy caravan, an old bus, Elsa’s palace – or just some of the most gorgeous glamping resorts in Victoria, then this is the post for you. It started when we fell down an ‘unusual Airbnb’ rabbit hole for a few hours the other day… there …
Check Out the Amazing Futuro House, Canberra
Things I was expecting to find in Canberra – Parliament, museums, inventive cakes. Things I was not expecting to find in Canberra – a fully intact Futuro House that you could sit in. But, there is one – and it has a really cool back story too. Here’s what you need to know about the house – and how to find it if you want to visit.
Marulan: The Best Stop on the Sydney to Canberra Drive
Marulan is a small town roughly half way between Sydney and Canberra – but, with cute houses and a cool back story, you’re definitely going to want to check it out…