Tips For Travellers Podcast

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Sydney in Australia.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn RadioThis show covers among other topics: General Observations Harbour area around circular quay is magical and the iconic view of Australia and Sydney. Beyond the harbour bay is less compelling and different to any city. Architecture not that exciting. Not a big a city in world league just 4 million but is  young ( ve age is 36) 19% Asian Casual outdoor lifestyle and informal Mix of colonial roots from UK and American feel Festivals important to the city to attract visitors and create excitement and energy - film / food/ mardi gras Expensive city - accom, food, coffees, going out etc History Settlement was named after UK Home Secretary (Lord Sydney) when Penal colony was established. Year after most of indigenous population wiped out by lack of resistance to European diseases. Not the capital - Canberra is. Rivalry between Melbourne a