Sydney Tour Guide Insights
Tips, Tricks, and Tales from a Sydney Tour Guide
Welcome to my treasure trove of tips, tricks, and tales from the serene bushlands of Sydney. Dive into this blog section to find short stories, videos, and interviews covering all things Sydney. From must-see spots and mouth-watering eats to navigating local transport like a pro – it’s all here.
Bushwalking Bonanza
If you’re into hiking (or as we call it, bushwalking), check out my videos on trails in the stunning Berowra region, my home. Just a 45-minute train ride from the city, Berowra offers hikes that are totally worth the trip. Lace up those boots and prepare for some breathtaking scenery!
Virtual Guiding – The New Frontier
Now, let's talk about something a bit different – virtual guiding. What's that, you ask?
During the wild Covid times of 2019-2020, I swapped my car for a smartphone and became a virtual tour guide. It was an epic shift! Suddenly, I could guide hundreds of people simultaneously through the Aussie wilderness. Picture me in the bush, live-streaming my adventures, chatting with guests, spotting wallabies, tracking snakes, and even helping lost hikers. It was a dream job I invented for myself!
Believe it or not, my virtual tours gained international fame, even making it to Forbes' top virtual tours in the world.
At one point, I racked up over 1,200 five-star reviews with an independent virtual tour company. Not too shabby, eh?
From Virtual to Reality
But, as fun as it was, spending over a year in a cave with my phone and hiking the same 500-meter track did wear thin. Thankfully, as the world started to get back on its feet, tourists began returning to our beautiful shores. While the virtual tour guiding is no longer, it was a special chapter that allowed many with mobility restrictions or no chance to visit Australia to experience its wonders from afar. Now, it’s time to get back to the real deal – exploring Sydney in person!
