Fireworks. They cost an absolute fortune. They help no one. They don’t build for the future. They are basically good for nothing except short-term entertainment. Kind of like taking a whole pile of money and burning it. For all of you who believe that state-funded fireworks are a misappropriation of public funds, I hear your … Continue reading
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Sydney lights up
For my fellow piggies still living in Europe, occasionally I like to remind them that their home city of Sydney is pretty amazing. The usual approach taken is to moan about how incredibly warm the weather has been and how the grass is dying because it hasn’t rained in months, knowing full well that they are … Continue reading
List love: not-so-obvious ways to enjoy Sydney
There are loads of tourist traps in Sydney – the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, and the Blue Mountains – and they’re all great, but if you want to get away from the hordes of camera-toting tourists, check out some of these places instead. 5. The Bondi to Coogee walk OK, so a lot of … Continue reading
You don’t make friends with salad
So here’s the thing: ordering salad when you’re out is fraught with controversy. If you’re a guy, your masculinity gets called into question. If you’re slim, people assume you always have to eat rabbit food to maintain your weight. If you’re carrying a little bit extra, people silently commend you for your perceived healthy approach … Continue reading