A Snapshot of Sydney in Spring

After experiencing snippets of every season in this beautiful city, it's time to say goodbye to Sydney. Here's are some highlights of my last hurrahs.

A Weekend in Shoal Bay, Port Stephens

There are countless things to do in Port Stephens but what you aren't told is that you can also do nothing--nothing but enjoy being here.

My Amateur MMA Journey, Part 18: Why I Box

Recently, in my journey of exploring mixed-martial arts, I've switched from doing a bit of everything to going back to where I started and focusing on boxing. I've done so for a few reasons. For one, because I'm still jet-setting and haven't yet put down roots anywhere, I don't want to buy gear that won't…

Kangaroo Picnic in Morisset

When a friend I met through Couchsurfing invited me to join in on a day trip and see these quintessential Australian creatures, I knew the moment had come.

Things to Know About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Sydney

An interview with Mario Yokoyama of myBJJ in Camperdown

Hunter Valley Wine Tour

The first sighting of European settlers in the Hunter Valley was in 1798 when a lieutenant drifted into the Hunter River in search of escaped convicts. While it is said that the region was named after Captain John Hunter, I'd say there's a good chance the colonists chose the name for how well it reflected…

My Amateur MMA Journey, Part 17: A Trial Class at myBJJ

And we're rolling! I've been back in Sydney for a few weeks now and earlier this month I took a trial class at myBJJ, an international Brazilian jiu-jitsu school founded by Mario Yokoyama and headquartered in Camperdown. I had been referred here by Petros Menelaou, a fellow patron of Darkside Gym and an instructor in…

Things to Know About Boxing and Martial Arts in Sydney

An interview with Uro Pavi, founder and head coach of Darkside Gym.

Things to Know About Live Music in Sydney

An Interview with Harrison Bray of Bad Absalom It's been a little while coming but I've finally found the time to write up the first interview in my series on things to know about Sydney scenes. Today we're taking a look at live music--specifically hard rock and heavy metal--with Harrison Bray, a 22-year-old who has…

Weekend in Sydney: Beaches and Bridges

With an outbound flight coming up this Sunday, my last full weekend was spent enjoying some of Sydney's grandest attractions.