Tag: Sydney

Sydney Living Cost 2010: Car Ownership Expenses

Sydney Living Cost 2010: Car Ownership Expenses

Often mistakenly dubbed as Australia’s Capital, Sydney Metropolitan area is very very big. The area is no less than 12,100 square km – if it is a square, it’s roughly 110km by 110km. So, with public transport not in very best condition, the logical alternative will be to own a car to move around Sydney.

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Cost of Public Transport In Sydney For Commuting to Work

Cost of Public Transport In Sydney For Commuting to Work

When I moved to where I live now, I actually feel blessed in many aspect, but in particular related to commuting to work, because there is a train station nearby. Not just tiny little one, but a train station that services busy Westmead Hospital (so, most train will stop there). My wishful thinking is that someday maybe I don’t need to drive anymore. But I am still driving nowadays to go to work. What happen ?

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Taronga Zoo – Sydney’s Best Animal Park with Magnificent View

Taronga Zoo – Sydney’s Best Animal Park with Magnificent View

There are many animal theme park surrounding Sydney, but the best of it all is the Taronga Zoo. Not only a home of more than 2500 animals from around 350 species, but the backdrop is no less than Sydney Harbour skyline as its premium. You have not been to Sydney yet before go to this [...]

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Living Cost In Sydney: 2009 Version

Living Cost In Sydney: 2009 Version

Whether you are from overseas or from other state or town, moving to Sydney most likely is going to be more expensive experience that you need to consider. In this article I will try to give a snapshot of what to expect if you do live in Sydney, how much your budget roughly and avoid the unpleasant surprise of running out of money. Family of 4 consisting of 2 adult and 2 kids are assumed.

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Sydney Olympic Park’s Aquatic Center: Great Fun Without Price Tag

Sydney Olympic Park’s Aquatic Center: Great Fun Without Price Tag

For the second time in this holiday season, our family spent another great day in Sydney Olympic Park’s Aquatic Center at Homebush, Sydney. Well, actually I don’t mind either, but this time I equip myself with my full weapon to produce this onsite blog entry.
If you want to drive here, don’t worry about the parking [...]

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