{"id":97188537,"date":"2016-05-10T15:01:14","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T15:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97188537"},"modified":"2018-03-01T18:45:16","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T18:45:16","slug":"my-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/my-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"My Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-sydney-syd-australia?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydney<\/a> is a beautiful place to live and a glorious city to visit. In one moment you\u2019ll be checking out vast urban sprawls of idyllic architecture and iconic landmarks, and then within a short 20-minute walk, you can find yourself surrounded by roaring surf beaches, botanic gardens, and brilliant blue ocean views. It&#8217;s unique natural setting, coupled with a vibrant melting pot of different cultures, is what gives Sydney a lively and eclectic personality. Backed by a thriving food scene and a glitzy nightlife, the city feels as if there is always something around the corner. Rather than trying to cram in as much as possible, here it\u2019s all about slowing down and taking the time to connect. So if you\u2019re after a different type of travel experience \u2013 then come and relish in Sydney\u2019s alluring charm and laid-back way of life. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Take a Dip<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Bondi-Beach-Sydney.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-97188548 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Bondi-Beach-Sydney.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Bondi-Beach-Sydney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Bondi-Beach-Sydney-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Bondi-Beach-Sydney-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sydney\u2019s endless sequence of world-class beaches is a popular attraction for locals and visitors alike. Although they can get crowded on warm Aussie days (some more than others), beaches like Bondi and Manly cannot be missed. Bondi is an institution in Sydney, being the closest ocean beach to the city center (8km away), and despite the swarms of people that flock to its shores daily, this beach is the perfect place to get a taste of Sydney, and have a rough and tumble swim. If the surf is too rough, then take a dip in the Bondi Icebergs pool. Located at the Southern end of the beach, this famous ocean pool can help you experience the Pacific without being tossed about. That, and it\u2019s a great spot for people watching and taking photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Manly-Beach-Sydney.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-97188550 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Manly-Beach-Sydney.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Manly-Beach-Sydney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Manly-Beach-Sydney-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Manly-Beach-Sydney-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manly is Sydney\u2019s only ferry destination with surf, and is a place worth visiting for the ferry ride alone! Renown amongst the Northern Beaches community as a place for a good night out, Manly is a popular destination for both surfers and party-goers. This suburb seamlessly blends contemporary bars and eateries with consistently good waves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Avalon-Beach-Sydney.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-97188553 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Avalon-Beach-Sydney.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Avalon-Beach-Sydney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Avalon-Beach-Sydney-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Avalon-Beach-Sydney-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Wynyard station, you can hop on the infamous L90, and on a scenic 45-minute bus ride, you\u2019ll find yourself among the coastal suburbs of Sydney\u2019s Northern Beaches. What feels like a best-kept secret, the Northern Beaches are a collection of picturesque surf spots that are much more tucked away than their well-known neighbors, Bondi and Manly. From Collaroy to the long and lovely Palm Beach, and every suburb in between boasts their own unique slice of coast that is as gorgeous as the next. If you have the time, do yourself a favor and see as many of these beaches as possible. You will not regret it. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Sydney After Dark<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTf-1AkgfqF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vote for us in the @timeoutsydney pub awards! Peoples choice and dog friendly award would be beaut! #courty #timeoutawards #wewerentlastyearspuboftheyearfornothin<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Courthouse Hotel (@courthousehotel) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-04-30T06:38:12+00:00\">Apr 29, 2017 at 11:38pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, it was King\u2019s Cross that wore the crown for the best nightlife in Sydney, but the party has officially moved on. A blend of backpackers and quirky locals still make the Cross an exciting place, but the government&#8217;s lockout laws and accelerated gentrification has killed the area\u2019s late-night bar life. But, if you are after a few quiet beers or a big Saturday night out, then the Inner-West suburb of Newtown will have you sorted. A stone\u2019s throw away from Sydney\u2019s Central Station, Newtown is a hotspot for great food, culture, and nightlife. With the colorful King Street running down it\u2019s middle, you\u2019ll find hordes of students as well as a mix of eccentric revelers every night of the week, enjoying cozy small bars and bustling, multi-storey pubs. This uber cool suburb has something for everyone, and a stroll down King Street is a fantastic experience at any time of day. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A Good Feed<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to an abundance of easily accessible fresh produce and a healthy dose of multiculturalism, the food scene in Sydney is diverse and full of big, bold flavor. Whether you find yourself in a hole in the wall cafe or sitting down to a hearty meal in an inexpensive pub, it\u2019s guaranteed that you will enjoy the freshest of ingredients. If it&#8217;s a fabulous eating district you\u2019re after, then head down Dixon Street, in the heart of Sydney, towards Chinatown. Sydney has a deep integration with Asian culture and here you\u2019ll find a whole array of Asian cuisine from world-class yum cha to authentic Vietnamese pho. There are also epic Malaysian eats and some kickass Thai places, too. Chinatown doesn\u2019t just serve up Chinese food!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_97188562\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Chinatown-Sydney.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97188562\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97188562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Chinatown-Sydney.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Chinatown-Sydney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Chinatown-Sydney-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Chinatown-Sydney-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-97188562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Image via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tonymz\/3697368791\/in\/photolist-6CHYVM-5ogPc9-dzmK2z-dzsf3N-dsfvmk-bWB7Eh-eYG1vL-fjLryS-bX3FFP-fjwgg4-eYuC92-eYuALz-5WFRhb-eYG1gy-e7d8TS-dzmK7Z-e7d8QQ-dzseWQ-9W6CES-8Q7JDK-eYuCjB-eYuCUF-dZbRhV-dzseQy-bhSmbH-bhSkLX-dHbcFf-eYG12N-iDtGwd-eYG2uo-iDw5Bo-dzseJN-5ktAA1-dH5LR2-dzmDSr-5WFRJ5-eYuD3c-dzmJVv-aA72Y3-ds89vx-iDs1DF-eYG1KA-iDw62S-bWB7NA-9FPcsB-iDw4ob-8KpiPT-98Ujrp-7ZE28f-acsgq6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tony Mendez<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, do look out for Emperor&#8217;s Cream Puff, which is located right next to Emperor&#8217;s Garden Cake &amp; Bakery on Dixon Street. This place is well-known for its hot custard-filled mini cream puffs that are sold through a glass window. Don\u2019t be surprised to see a long queue of eager people waiting to get hold of these delicious cream puffs. They will literally melt in your mouth. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BRcX23cFm0c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Cross Eatery (@crosseatery)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-03-10T03:57:09+00:00\">Mar 9, 2017 at 7:57pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The coffee culture in Sydney is serious. One that is rivaled only by our (snobby) neighbor Melbourne. But, being a nation of people unafraid to declare that our coffee is better than yours, you should take the time to put it to the test! Break-away from Starbucks and say g\u2019day to any Sydney barista. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Soak Up Some Culture<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_97188563\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-Rocks-Sydney.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97188563\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97188563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-Rocks-Sydney.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-Rocks-Sydney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-Rocks-Sydney-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-Rocks-Sydney-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-97188563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Image via Flickr CC BY 2.0 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/malcolmtredinnick\/2879000994\/in\/photolist-szagU-5opCGb-pYytZh-86rdo4-bCUopJ-bRP8aK-dVwSP9-bCULtN-86u9Qh-86ury3-86r2UP-bRPSgk-86upAN-bRPSTv-86uoy7-dbctQm-86rgGr-dVwSgb-aoyeCY-bD8USP-bZBAuL-bqdZZd-dbcpQo-86r7W2-86us3s-86u4sd-bqdZP5-e3bDqJ-dbctrj-bCV8T3-86uexE-e35V9V-bRPuFM-dbcpYn-86r17p-dbcpdN-86uoGh-86umTC-bCULTd-nQmg8H-86uqbJ-6wdBbM-7b38YK-86qYSZ-2bv3xy-6wdB6n-e3bDNU-86qTat-e3bCFN-86qXEr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malcolm Tredinnick<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sydney\u2019s colorful convict history lives on in the cobblestoned streets of the Rocks. Just five minutes from Circular Quay (pronounced \u201ckey\u201d), the Rocks is where the First Fleet of British settlers arrived in 1788. Here you\u2019ll find sandstone terraces and cottages and some of Sydney\u2019s oldest pubs. The ambiance of both past and present is enhanced with lively weekend markets, museums and galleries &#8212; all of which share stunning views of the iconic harbor. Nestled beneath the Sydney Harbor bridge and within close distance to the Opera House, a leisurely stroll around this compact area is compulsory when visiting Sydney. And while it\u2019s still a fantastic experience checking it out all by yourself, every day there are two 90-minute guided walking tours for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockswalkingtours.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you to take part in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Prices start from $28 and come with plenty of intriguing tales. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_97188565\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sydney-Sunset.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97188565\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97188565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sydney-Sunset.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sydney-Sunset.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sydney-Sunset-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sydney-Sunset-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-97188565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Image via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/smileymanwithahat\/8673719852\/in\/photolist-edt5J1-eSD3Lx-4Lgomb-6otvSX-7VYZLc-7dMGh-6iQfWm-aR1qAD-aR1Ecp-mVWjZ2-4XW9yU-bwWKqk-6TSqiW-4Lgehb-7CCvMT-72ahRX-bwWMS2-bwX7jk-4XRNYa-xVAHE-7CCsn2-4XRM5B-7SyAa-4XWZC1-48Bv1K-mVWLQQ-54Ed7W-4Lc84r-8gwUnQ-4XW1o5-6iQ9XJ-7dMGo-7CGnGN-8hztRK-4LggS9-4XWjAQ-7CGhjE-4XRP76-7CGgGW-mN9qfB-wMYeW-4Lginw-aR1G6M-bD2tP8-4XWm87-7vQArP-6WE5RE-4LgeLu-bwWVLM-bwWYQa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norman Z<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another Sydney must is a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens. Adjacent to the Sydney Opera House, the gardens are a favorite picnic destination, jogging route or snuggling spot amongst Sydneysiders. One of the best-kept secrets about the gardens is that, as the sun sets over the harbor, hundreds of cockatoos that call the harborside precinct home, flock to the trees and get ready for the night. This spectacle is made even more amazing by the cockatoos\u2019 relaxed attitude amongst humans. You can expect these show-off sulphur-crested birds to sneak up behind you and even walk across your picnic blanket! Nothing screams Sydney more than this. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight\">\n<h2>Local Tips<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Some of the Best Beaches<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 kilometers from Sydney\u2019s CBD is Whale Beach. Located in between Avalon Beach and Palm Beach on the Northern Beaches, Whale Beach is fantastically clean and secluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bilgola Beach, on the Northern Beaches, is located between Avalon Beach and Newport Beach. This stretch of sand is perfect for a swim and a morning coffee. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zubiespresso.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zubi at Billy\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a unique cafe that sits a stone\u2019s throw from the beach itself. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re at this end of Sydney, hop on the Palm Beach Ferry to either Ettalong Beach or Patonga. This picturesque ferry ride is a great way to see more of Pittwater.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clovelly Beach, 8 kilometers from Sydney\u2019s CBD, is a concrete-edged ocean channel with excellent underwater visibility. Making it a great place for a swim, sunbathe and a snorkel. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Some of the Best Nightlife<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craft beer, cider, and classic pizza served in a rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll hotspot with pinball machines. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/frankiespizzabytheslice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frankie\u2019s Pizza By The Slice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in the heart of the CBD, is perfect any night of the week. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/shakespearehotel.com.au\/menus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakespeare Hotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or \u201cshakies\u201d, is a 15-minute walk from the famous Oxford Street and is one of the last authentic pubs in Sydney. The beer is cold and the chicken \u201cschnitties\u201d (schnitzels) are spot on. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing beats a good beer garden and the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/solotel.com.au\/venue-details\/pub\/courthouse-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courthouse Hotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Newtown has one of the best. This rustic pub offers burgers and brews in a sprawling, leafy beer garden. Perfect for a laid-back session. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newtownhotel.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newtown Hotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a hip 2-level bar with pub grub downstairs, a balcony overlooking Kings Street and a buzzy beer garden. The only downside is it closes at midnight, making it the perfect pre-game destination. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bowling club is an Australian institution, and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marrickvillebowlingclub.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marrickville Bowling Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> captures this charm perfectly. Found in the Inner-West, this place is known for hosting banging day parties and friendly community get-togethers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Some of the Best Food<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden in an alley, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/merivale.com.au\/mrwong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Wong\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> restaurant has the best dim sum this side of the Great Wall. Classic Chinese served in a lavish setting, the food here is amazing but get in early or be prepared for a wait.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italian cuisine is a staple when it comes to summarizing the foodscape in Sydney. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.machiavelli.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machiavelli Ristorante Italiano<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located in the CBD, is a longstanding family-run establishment serving refined Italian dishes in a warm environment. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultimate late-night feast, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pancakesontherocks.com.au\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancakes On The Rocks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a long-running 24-hour establishment. Perfect any time of day, but heaven sent when you want to eat a pancake breakfast at three in the morning. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some Newtown quirkiness, check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lentilasanything.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lentil As Anything<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A bustling vegetarian restaurant offering pay-as-you-feel prices in an unpretentious space with local art. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Some of the Best Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only a 5-minute walk from Central Station, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thereformatory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Reformatory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has the best coffee in the trendy area of Surry Hills. The decor theme combines comic book villains and crazy scientist and is geared towards serious coffee lovers, producing new blends each week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/coffeealchemy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee Alchemy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Marrickville is a special place that takes specialty to a whole new level. With all roasting done on site, coffee is the only game here, offering simple espressos all the way to epic sparkling filter coffees. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CBD workers know this spot all too well. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skittlelanecoffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skittle Lane<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a popular place that pumps out rich, gentle and very well made espresso. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a latte on the punchier side, head over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/Crosseatery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cross Eastery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Located in the Cross, this slick cafe uses Mecca beans which result in a robust coffee that is bold in flavor and smaller than your regular takeaway latte.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re after a different type of travel experience \u2013 then come and relish in Sydney\u2019s alluring charm and laid-back way of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":97188927,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2787],"tags":[2796,244],"class_list":["post-97188537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-travel-guides","tag-i-am-a-local","tag-syd"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97188537","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97188537"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97188537\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97195057,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97188537\/revisions\/97195057"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97188927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97188537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97188537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97188537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}