Author: Bea Urmos

  • Canoeing In Sydney: 8 Easy Paddling Routes For Beginners

    Canoeing In Sydney: 8 Easy Paddling Routes For Beginners

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    Bea Urmos

    I mean really easy canoeing routes for first-time paddlers in Sydney. No, I don’t mean Sydney Harbour or the open sea for sure. I don’t mean rough water, big waves and powerful currents, nor frequent boat traffic. When we started canoeing in Sydney, I was looking for very easy paddling routes where one can safely…

  • I Chose Australia

    I Chose Australia

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    Bea Urmos

    I chose Australia, where the coastline is an endless series of long (postcard perfect) beaches, and whales and dolphins jump out of the ocean as I gaze at the horizon. Sometimes crocodiles swim into the ocean and deadly jellyfish breed, as well, but only in the north. On the beaches of Manly the tiniest penguins…

  • Where Is Home?

    Where Is Home?

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    Bea Urmos

    My city is Szeged, on the banks of River Tisza, close to the southeastern border of Hungary. This is my hometown, because the city where I was actually born never was and never felt like home. It’s Szeged where I grew up, attended kindergarten, school and high school. It’s Szeged where I spent my teenage…

  • How To Get To Ghosties Beach Caves, Central Coast

    How To Get To Ghosties Beach Caves, Central Coast

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    Bea Urmos

    You know why it’s impossible to get bored of beaches in New South Wales? Not, not only because they’re insanely beautiful. But also because even when you feel you got to know an area quite well, one day you stumble upon a beach you’ve somehow never heard about before. And wow! You stand there, speechless,…

  • 10 Best Central Coast Beaches

    10 Best Central Coast Beaches

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    Bea Urmos

    When it comes to beaches, Australia is hard to beat – and not just in numbers, but in beauty, too. We’ve got to know dozens of fabulous beaches since we moved to Sydney, and we don’t need to go far for them. In this post we’ve collected our favorite Central Coast beaches, great for a…

  • Coogee To Bondi Walk, The Best Coastal Walk In Sydney

    Coogee To Bondi Walk, The Best Coastal Walk In Sydney

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    Bea Urmos

    The Coogee to Bondi Coastal Walk, or more often mentioned as Bondi to Coogee Walk, is probably the very best Sydney attraction. No exaggeration. Even if you only have a few days to spend in Sydney, we recommend dedicating a full day to this breathtaking coastal walkway. Very few major coastal cities in the world…

  • 7 Days In Sydney Itinerary, Written By A Local

    7 Days In Sydney Itinerary, Written By A Local

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    Bea Urmos

    Are you planning a trip to Sydney and wondering how many days you need? One thing is for sure: visiting Sydney is a highlight on any Australian itinerary. With harbor views and fabulous beaches, iconic landmarks, friendly locals and a truly Australian laid-back vibe, Sydney is one of a kind. It’s still hard to believe…

  • The 21 Most Instagrammable Places In Sydney

    The 21 Most Instagrammable Places In Sydney

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    Bea Urmos

    Sydney is an iconic Australian city for a reason. A cosmopolitan hub meets breathtaking wonders of nature and endlessly crashing waves. The Opera House and the graceful curve of the Harbour Bridge dominate Sydney Harbour, but there’s just as much joy in exploring the smaller bays and sun-kissed beaches. When we think of Sydney, we…

  • 12 Best Things To Do In Darling Harbour, Sydney

    12 Best Things To Do In Darling Harbour, Sydney

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    Bea Urmos

    Don’t miss Darling Harbour if you visit Sydney. This should be the takeaway of this post, and I can’t believe we made this mistake when we visited Sydney for the first time. Now that we’ve been living here, Darling Harbour has become one of our favorite neighborhoods to hang out in Sydney, because it offers…