Sydney Blogs

The largest city of Australia, Sydney is a hotspot for global tourism and there's little wonder as to why. The city possesses a unique identity and landmarks instantly recognisable to anyone, from the iconic Opera house to the Harbour Bridge (affectionately known by the locals as the 'Coat Hanger'). Amongst these attractions are countless others, and Sydney's sprawling city limits has an equal number of people blogging from within. Sorting the heavy hitters from the long-abandoned sites was no mean feat, but our judging panel have nevertheless sourced the greatest Sydney-based blogs serving both residents and tourists to this great city.

• Cablog

  http://jafablog.typepad.com/

  An innovative blog written from the perspective of one of Sydney's many cabbies. The stories born out of Adrian's day job give a unique look at the city and frequently perplex and amaze

• Sydney Life

  http://blogs.usyd.edu.au/sydneylife/

  Students from the University of Sydney have banded together to blog about studying hard and playing hard in the city. An eye-opener for anyone looking to take a place at the University, and a great read for the rest of us

• Chocolatesuze

  http://www.chocolatesuze.com/

  Susan Thye's blog is a mouth-watering treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Based in Sydney, Chocolatesuze is a food and lifestyle blog which is delightfully photo-heavy and is certain to leave you craving a sugar rush

• Sydney BarZine

  http://barzine.com.au/

  Sydney is a socialite's paradise, and with so many bars and clubs to choose from it can be difficult to know where to start. The BarZine is a totally unbiased review site and the first stepping stone into discovering what's hot and what's not in the Sydney nightlife scene. On seeing the quality of the site, you'll also be surprised to learn that it's published and maintained by just one man

• Over Cups of Coffee

  http://www.overacuppacoffee.com/

  Over Cups of Coffee is a Sydney-based blog which will kick your brain into action. Highly thought provoking, if a little bit mind-bending at times (to be expected from an author known only as 'Psych Babbler')

• Tasted by Two

  http://tastedbytwo.com/

  Tasted by Two is a blog maintained by (you guessed it) two foodies writing from Sydney. The blog is incredibly easy on the eye and the posts are varied, with anything from quirky recipes to reviews of restaurants in the city covered with great attention to detail

• Taste Buddies

  http://allthingsnice.typepad.com/

  Another Sydney food blog with visually arresting photography, great recipes and punchy writing. Taste Buddies covers cooking skills as relatively simple as poaching an egg to crafting a delicious pavlova, so there really is something for everyone in the extensive archives

• Jolly Swagman

  http://www.jollyswagman.com.au/blog/

  Sydney has a magnetic pull on backpackers, and if you're someone who feels the attraction then look no further than the Jolly Swagman. Job advice, cut-price accommodation and tips galore make this a massively important site for the budding traveller

• Sydney Cyclist

  http://www.sydneycyclist.com/

  A great community site bringing together cyclists from all over the city. The forum is both friendly and highly active, and there are nearly 150 related videos on the site to enjoy in addition to the user-maintained blogs

• Furnished Properties Blog

  http://www.furnishedproperties.com.au/blog.html

  As many visitors to the city often find, a short stay in Sydney often isn't enough. If you're looking to purchase or rent a property, keeping an eye on the Furnished Properties blog is a worthwhile exercise. Frequently publishes guides, tips and news from the Sydney property world