Tag Archives: sydney

The Weekly Urchin Recap: Sydney on a Sunday

Posted on 12 May 2013 by

By Sarah Jost Within just over 24 hours of landing in Sydney, Australia, I’ve gone from crying, ‘Remind me again why I like to plop myself in foreign places with no job or place to live?!’ to a pretty damn … Continue reading →

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Earth Hour 2012: Pictures from Around the World

Posted on 2 April 2012 by

By Sarah Jost On Saturday, 6,525 cities and towns in 150 countries and territories participated in the sixth annual Earth Hour, turning out their lights for one hour at 8:30pm local time. Organised by the World Wildlife Fund to raise … Continue reading →

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The Price of Oil: 2011 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Posted on 18 January 2012 by

By Sarah Jost One typically cold and grey February morning while I was studying abroad in London in 2007, I walked past the Natural History Museum on my way to nowhere in particular. I spent a lot of time that … Continue reading →

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Urchin Eats

Posted on 16 January 2012 by

My, how we are hungry! Kate’s Joint East Village, New York City, New York Kate’s Joint is my kind of joint. Pretty divey, pretty punky, and pretty vegan. It has all the unassuming charm of a neighbourhood dive bar. Rock … Continue reading →

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A Night Out in Sydney: Govinda’s and Hinky Dinks for Dinner, a Movie, and Drinks

Posted on 12 January 2012 by

By Sarah Jost While you wouldn’t normally find me endorsing establishments that offer buffets (all-chocolate offerings notwithstanding (please email me if you know of such a place)), Govinda’s in Sydney, Australia provided one of best nights out I’ve had in … Continue reading →

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Urchin Freebies

Posted on 2 January 2012 by

Art Gallery of NSW Sydney, Australia Just a short stroll from Sydney’s sprawling and absolutely beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, and still within The Domain, lies the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Housed in a majestic and stately building, the … Continue reading →

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