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Isabelle JamesIsabelle James

There’s nothing like a fresh pair of eyes to show you a new way of seeing a city. And that’s exactly what Isabelle brought with her when she moved to Sydney from London in 2023. Looking at the city through the lens of both a traveller and a local, Isabelle, a writer on arts and culture for more than three years, knows the best way to spend time in Sydney. Covering everything from hidden ocean pools and vintage markets to gallery openings and the best new bars, Isabelle writes from firsthand experience. Her curated local guides are up to date and thoroughly researched.

The best things to do at Bondi Festival 2026

August 27, 2026June 30, 2026 by Isabelle James
Bondi Festival Ferris Wheel winter festivals

Bondi Festival is back for its “biggest year yet”, transforming the famous beach’s foreshore into a thriving cultural playground.

Categories Things to do, Families Tags Bondi Festival, winter festival

NAIDOC Week 2026 guide: the best events in Sydney

June 29, 2026 by Isabelle James
NAIDOC week Sydney

Sydney will celebrate the start of NAIDOC Week this Sunday, July 5, with events taking place across the city in honour of this year’s theme, “50 Years of Deadly”.

Categories Things to do, Sydney Indigenous Culture Tags NAIDOC, NAIDOC Week

The Incognito Art Show returns – here’s how to buy an Archibald Prize-winner’s work for $100

June 27, 2026June 26, 2026 by Isabelle James
2026 Incognito Art Show

Tired of elitist art shows? Welcome to Australia’s biggest and most inclusive art show, where every piece is sold for just $100, including those by award-winning artists.

Categories Museums & Galleries, Things to do Tags Art Show Carriageworks, Incognito Art Show

A local’s guide to Chatswood: where to eat, shop and play

June 29, 2026June 26, 2026 by Isabelle James
guide to Chatswood Sydney

Known for its exceptional Asian dining scene, sprawling shopping centres and vibrant multicultural atmosphere, Chatswood has become one of Sydney’s most exciting destinations.

Categories Area Guides, Things to do Tags Chatswood, Guide to Chatswood

Would you pay $1000 for this luxury Sydney dinner?

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 by Isabelle James
Neil Perry and Dave Pynt

What’s your limit for a dinner in Sydney? This exclusive Double Bay dining experience will set you back $1,000 per person.

Categories Food & Drink, Restaurants Tags Margaret Double Bay, neil perry

Sydney’s best national parks for bushwalks, beaches and breathtaking views

June 24, 2026 by Isabelle James
Middle Head - Gubbuh Gubbuh to Georges Head walking track

If you’re looking to swap out Bondi for bushland this winter, Sydney’s national parks offer some of the state’s most spectacular natural escapes.

Categories Things to do, Day Trips and Tours, Nature & Wildlife, Nature/Walks Tags Blue Mountains National Park, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, National Park, Royal National Park

Here’s what to expect at the 2026 Good Food & Wine Show

June 19, 2026 by Isabelle James
Chocolate Queen and Wolf of Wok Street

The Good Food & Wine Show returns to the ICC in Sydney this Friday, running across the weekend for three delicious days.

Categories Things to do, Food & Drink Tags Good Food & Wine Show, Good Food and Wine Show

Be the first in Sydney to see sixth-century sculptures at this major new exhibition

June 19, 2026 by Isabelle James
Cambodian Vishnu statue from the early 800s

A major new exhibition opens at the Art Gallery of NSW this Saturday, marking the gallery’s largest presentation of South and Southeast Asian art in more than two decades.

Categories Things to do, Museums & Galleries Tags art gallery of nsw, Avatar: Forms of Vishnu

Vivid Sydney announces next year’s dates — here’s how you could be part of it

June 19, 2026 by Isabelle James
Vivid Sydney Cockle Bay fireworks

Less than a week after the end of Vivid Sydney 2026, Destination NSW has revealed when next year’s festival will take place.

Categories Things to do, Vivid Sydney Tags Vivid Sydney, Vivid Sydney 2027

Winter solstice in Sydney: here’s everything you need to know

June 18, 2026 by Isabelle James
a city with a bridge and a body of water

The winter solstice is fast approaching, but what does it mean for you? This is the ultimate guide on how to make the best of the shortest day of the year.

Categories Things to do Tags Winter Solstice
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