Volare Staging

Sydney, what can I say? It's the land where I had one of the most delicious (and expensive) steak in Asia. Wonderful and inspiring, Sydney is a city that greets you with positivity and an energy that will keep you wanting to see more. With that being said, this is one of the places that I'd want to come back to when I get the chance to return to Australia. There's a lot more areas in the country that I'd like to explore, but coming back to Sydney seems like a no-brainer too.

Our hotel was located near Hyde Park at the city center. The park is one of the oldest in Australia, and it houses the a war memorial and its centerpiece, the Archibald Fountain. From here, we were able to walk to St. Mary's Cathedral where we found shelter when the rain started falling.

Among other places, most tourists visit St. Paul's Cathedral when in Melbourne. It is a tranquil place of prayer that has been at the heart of city life since the mid 1800s. Historic and magnificent, this neo-Gothic structure is definitely a landmark.

Near this Anglican cathedral, you will find Federation Square. Known as Fed Square to the Aussies, this public space has become a cultural attraction for it is often home to big events, tourist attractions, and well, birds/pigeons, which you'd probably want to keep feeding when you're there.

A last highlight that can be shared from this trip would be the Shrine of Remembrance in King's Domain. It was built as a memorial for those who served during the first world war. As it continues to honor service and sacrifice, the shrine was and remains to be an icon in Mebourne.