My company sent me to do a Voice Coaching and Public Speaking Course here. I absolutely loved it…read more OMG the best course I have ever done ! I feel so much more confident and I had such a good teacher. I really found the exercises to be helpful and they don't take up much time either. It's great to feel better and know what to do. I raved so much to my HR manager that they've sent a whole lot more people. And from what I've heard,they all seem to like the courses too. Which is a good recommendation isn't it.

Excellent RSA course! Highly informative, well-structured, and delivered by a professional and…read morefriendly trainer. Great experience--highly recommend!

There's two things that make me feel like a young schoolboy again - cricket nets, and getting hit…read morewith a cane by an old man in suspenders. After joining a local cricket club (aptly named The Dregs), we've been training mid-week at the nets at North Sydney Boys High School - after the kids have cleared out for the day, of course. Net hire is a pittance, and while there's only two nets the astroturf is in good condition and the nets are as wide as the day is long, allowing batsmen to open the shoulders up and go for full-blooded shots. Hell, you can dance down the wicket and try and loft one out of the nets and onto the roof of the gymnasium if you like, although you'll have to pick the hole in roof of the chain-link fencing which is tougher than you might imagine. And while you're slinging down a bit of chin music you can laugh at the dudes playing tennis AKA suckball on the concrete courts next to you. Pfft, losers.

The event which rekindles my love-hate relationship with Sydney, the same way "date night" keeps…read morecouples together/honest (the biggest Sydney hate: prices of just about everything). I particularly look forward to the first night every year where parts of the city is transformed into a mini street party where everyone is in good spirits, and all the shows that are on. Oh and the yellow rubber duck that we saw in 2013 is back (It's been following me around the world all throughout 2013 haha)

The Sydney Festival held every January, transforms the city of Sydney into a sea of colour and…read moreculture. Over 1000 artists from Australia and overseas perform, covering everything from dance, theatre and music to visual arts. Some of the highlights of the festival are: * Day 1 There may be no 'Festival First Night' this year, but 'Day 1 has plenty to offer. Comprising of 3 Acts - Act 1 - a Fun Run in Hyde Park, Act 2 - The Arrival at Darling Harbour, Act 3 - Daptone Super Soul Revival at The Domain. A day full of fun, fun, fun is sure to be had! * Honda Festival Garden The Spiegeltent is back, turning Hyde Park into an oasis for the over 18s every evening. What a great way to enjoy the balmy summer nights. * About an Hour Held over the long weekend at Carriageworks in Eveleigh, you can see 45 performances of theatre, storytelling, movement and music. * Paradiso at Town Hall See 10 back to back nights of international and national bands and DJs in Sydney's iconic Town Hall. Late night after parties finish at 2am. * Fast Festival Feasts Some of Sydney's best restaurants participate in the Fast Festival Feast Program. For either $30 or $55 for a one or two course menu, it's a great deal. Click here for the Fast Festival Feast Program. Be sure to also check out the Big Night Out Bar Program for all the special offers with participating venues. There's also a handy app you can download for all your Festival info on the go. Check out the website for further information. So make the most of the month of January and introduce a little culture to your life!

Hankerin' to do some larnin'? The WEA centre no doubt has a course for you- there are so many on…read moreoffer that reading the programme always inspires me to a bit of an "if I had more time and money" kind of fantasy. Like, "Hmmm I've always wanted to study Ancient Mandarin calligraphy and how to speak in wing-dings, maybe I'll sign up for those next year". Sadly, the courses I have partaken in have been a bit more practical- a Responsible Service of Alcohol refresher, basic Word & Excel, and a car maintenance course that I couldn't finish as I was diagnosed with whooping cough after the first class. But for most courses they offer different levels so you can go onto advanced Ancient Mandarin Calligraphy next time the programme comes out. There are venues scattered all around Sydney but the centre of it all is right in the city.

I've had the opportunity to take a watercolor class here with Fiona and really enjoyed it! Prices…read morefor the courses are affordable and I found the instructor knowledgable and helpful. I enjoyed the way each session focused on a new skill set and that the instructor provided detailed handouts and instruction throughout the course.

What a great way to conquer your fear of clowns or heights... thats if you get enough courage to…read more"take the leap" and go to Sydney Trapeze School.... This is a place where you can really connect with your fear as you make your way up and up and up and up a ladder still you're standing on the precipice, and yes, even though you're fully safe, with a harness wrapped tightly around you and a trampoline net below, plus a staff member holding you by a rope - the idea of throwing yourself off a ledge can be both exhilarating or scary. I think this is a wonderful place to challenge yourself and to explore whether you can take yourself to new heights.

While it looks scary, and the first climb up the trapeze ladder is pretty intimidating, mastering…read morethe flying trapeze is a whole lot of fun and achievable for just about anyone. The Sydney Trapeze School is in a warehouse in an industrial estate - finding it is actually a far greater challenge than the trapeze itself! (Hint: the address is correct. Once you've found the corner site, head round the back of the first warehouse where you'll see a rock climbing place, park at the far end in the carpark along the railway line and walk round the end of the next warehouse - you'll find it, but allow plenty of time on your first visit!) Two hour open sessions on the trapeze are available throughout the day, each taking up to 12 students (book a less popular one for more flying!). Book out the whole session for a birthday party or group event. The Centre is very safety conscious; each flyer is harnessed and attached by rope to a (human) anchor on the floor, and if you do let go you'll only ever drop as far as the large safety net below you. Avid trapeze students can also learn other circus skills at the Centre, and an alternative to one-off sessions is booking in for term lessons to perfect your tricks. Pay attention to the cool-down the instructors lead at the end of each session: the trapeze is great exercise but uses all sorts of muscles you may never know you had.

Great swim school at North Sydney Olympic Pool. Friendly…read morestaff, great teachers, couple pools and all age swimming from babies to masters. And the most amazing view that a swim school can have. Swimming is a skill for life so don't wait too long... Go and sign up for next term and learn how to swim!

Even if you don't attend University of Sydney, you should definitely check out the Quadrangle!…read more The gothic revival architecture is a visual marble worth admiring on its own merit. You might think you've been transported to a scene from Harry Potter. The view is impressive both from the outside and inside. The heritage sandstone buildings are worth the admiration. The place is so wonderful, you can simply enjoy a picnic here or spend hours taking pictures and admiring the architecture. The photo ops are endless if you are into that type of thing. Overall, if you are a fan of architecture or a fan of Harry Potter style buildings, you'll definitely enjoy this place.

Stopped by the University of Sydney Quadrangle while exploring around town and it's a beautiful…read morequad. Not particularly large but surrounded by a beautifully architectured building. Note that there were quite a few other tourists as it seems like tourist buses drop off tourists here for photos.