In the heart of Melbourne, State Library Victoria has been open to the public since 1854. As one of Australia’s oldest public libraries and among the first free public libraries in the world, it was founded to make knowledge and education accessible to everyone. Over time, it has grown from a small book collection into […]
The Green Cape Lighthouse is the oldest concrete lighthouse in Australia, standing at a height of 29 meters. It was constructed from 1881-1883. Thanks to the East Australian Current, ships could travel quickly southward, but heading north was much more difficult. So ships tried to stay close to the coast to avoid the strong current—though […]
Jervis Bay is famous for its white beaches, especially at Callala Beach, and for whale and dolphin watching. We visited the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, which was fascinating and I recommend visiting. There, I picked up a booklet called Capital Idea by Bridget Sant, which tells the story of how Jervis Bay was once intended […]
According to The Economist, Sydney is one of the most livable cities (7th in regards to stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure) in the world—and I can see why. Sydney is a clean city with friendly, helpful people, and for me, the climate is perfectly warm. The city has many parks and […]
Walking by the water in Sydney, I’m always fascinated by the blend of old and new architecture. On Pyrmont Bridge, the historic control tower stands against the city’s modern skyline. It was built in the early 1900s, and managed the bridge’s swing mechanism – so the steel bridge section turns 90 degrees, allowing boats to […]