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May 6, 2016

The 12 Greatest Beaches in Sydney

Sydney is a city known for its stretches of sand, which means there are plenty of options when you want to soak up the sun.

Feb 25, 2016

The 38 Best Things to Do in Sydney Under $30

Sydney’s a frequent contender for one of the world’s most expensive cities, but that doesn’t mean penny-pinchers are barred from having any fun.

Dec 31, 2015

The 15 Most Essential Restaurants in Sydney

Sydney has gained a serious global rep for its culinary scene, and between the beef pies, breakfast burgers, and smoked brisket/curly fry combos, there’s no doubt the city’s restaurants have lived up to it.

Aug 3, 2015

The World’s 7 Most Overplayed Vacation Destinations

Whether they were once hidden gems frequented only by Australian backpackers or tourist traps since the late Renaissance, some of today's popular vacation hotspots have simply gotten too hyped for their own good.

Jul 3, 2015

20 Things You Only Understand About America After Living Abroad

Sometimes all it takes to appreciate the good (and the bad) in something is a little time apart, said your parents when they dropped you off at camp.

May 13, 2015

America’s 9 Best Cities for Biking

Hey!

Apr 24, 2015

11 Cities on the Verge of Disaster

It shouldn't take another Ben Affleck movie full of asteroids, nuclear conflict, or, god forbid, Jennifer Lopez to remind you that parts of this world face constant peril.

Mar 23, 2015

Sydney's First-Ever Railway Bar Map

Anyone who's been... well, just about anywhere, knows Australians love to drink.

Mar 16, 2015

12 Gestures That Will Accidentally Piss People Off Around the World

From thumbs up to a fist pump, we often think using our hands to communicate helps break language barriers when traveling the world.

Dec 11, 2014

The 19 coolest bridges in the world

Skyscrapers are impressive, sure.

Nov 5, 2014

How to swear like an Australian

Australia may be an English-speaking country, but there are plenty of differences when it comes to local parlance.

Aug 26, 2014

14 things I wish I knew before I moved to Australia

Despite how ubiquitous Aussies are -- try and travel without tripping over at least one on the hostel floor -- the outside perception of their country hinges on 25-year-old commercials about putting shrimp on the barbie, kangaroos, and scenes from Nicole Kidman’s homage dud, Australia.