Sydney doesn't have to be so expensive

Australia's cities are regularly in the top 50 most expensive cities in the world. Sydney is always around 5^th place in the list followed by Melbourne and this has been unchanged for years. To live in Sydney means hanging out with friends in the evenings in iconic suburbs like Surry Hills, Newtown, Glebe, rent an apartment close to a beach somewhere in Bronte, Coogee or Maroubra. Everyone who ever was in Sydney would confirm that the expenses for day to day life are little over expectations.

If you are the kind of guy who likes to go out meet friends on a rooftop bars with few beers and having a decent portion of a burger with chips and salad few times a week, or you have to have at least three cups of decaf dry soya milk cappuccino daily you might experience hard financial times. Consider a dinner with pizza with two or three beers and you easily reach $45. Lets say you are having a desert as well and the bill would be somewhere around $60. Depends how much money you earn but still it's a bit overpriced.

However there is a solution to this situation. Plenty of bars, hotels, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops across city, in each suburb offers happy hours, meal deals & special offers. Many leisure activity businesses have savings deals and promotions. So if you want to keep the social life and save extra bucks at the same time you just have to invest time to explore the city deeper. Try to use websites like SydneyHappyDeals, Groupon, Scoopon or Catch of the day. Read articles & blogs dedicated to happy hours or meal deals like Best Happy Hours in Sydney. There are many tips & tricks out there how to enjoy Sydney for cheaper. Good luck.

Tip for weekend trip - Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains National Park is a mountainous region west of Sydney was inscribed in World Heritage list in 2000. As less than two hours drive from city it is one of many places near Sydney worth to spend a day or two. To spend a night in Blue Mountains is not a problem as the area is highly developed with infrastructure and various accommodation and dining options. Blue Mountains is accessible through the year however in summer it is very popular mostly by overseas visitors but you'll meet Australians as well. National Park spreads across 11.400 km2 offering mountains, cliffs, valleys, deep forests with eucalyptus trees, waterfalls, caves, bushwalking trails full of wildlife scenery. Let's have a look on some highlights and must see spots.

Probably the most famous landmark which is the most visited place near Echo Point Katoomba and it's famous view at solitary remote rocks formation called Three Sisters. Three Sisters are experienced by millions each year.

Another must see place is very close to town Wentworth Falls. The waterfall is almost 200 metres high. Easy and enjoyable walking tracks offers nothing but dramatically stunning views, clear water, wildlife and picnic area. Following the trail leading down into the valley one can experience the real australian bushwalk. The lower will you get the less people you will meet.

Jenolan Caves are considered as Australia's most spectacular caves and the oldest in the world. Formation of more than 400 caves were discovered. Today Jenolan Caves are extremely popular and tour companies are keen to show you the whole nature's miracle.

These three tips are just a tip of an iceberg. Blue Mountains National Park is a real treasure and one of the most spectacular National Parks in Australia. 

Check 10 Best Weekend Trips from Sydney if you would like to discover more of the beauty around Sydney.