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As the winter months draw to a close and spring casts its spell over Sydney, there’s a palpable excitement in the air. The people of Sydney emerge from their winter cocoons, and as the buzz starts to build, locals know only too well what it’s all about. While spring is great, the buzz is not yet in full swing, because they know that something better is coming. Something that makes the traffic, and the winter rain, and the grey mornings and the shorter days all worthwhile.

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We’re talking, of course, about the Sydney summer, a time so legendary that it draws tourists from all over the world and puts a smile on the face of even the most cynical Sydneysider. If you’re planning a trip to Sydney in summer, you’re in for a treat, so start looking for Sydney apartments or hotel rooms with balconies, because you’re going to want to be out in the summer air as much as possible. We’ve put together a brief list of just a few of the many reasons why Sydney is where you need to be this summer. Read more »

Australia is synonymous with surfing. It’s difficult to think of Australia without imagining bronzed, healthy locals hitting the waves, and for decades the surf has defined it as a nation. In many coastal communities the beach is both a playground and a spirituality; it drives social activities, sports and cultural identity.

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Visitors to Australia are usually eager to join in with this wave-worshipping, as well as the after-surf bars and restaurants that go along with the image. If you’re thinking of trying your hand at taming some waves while you’re in Australia, we’ve got three of the best surf communities for you to visit. Radical, dude! Read more »