Author: Scott

Australian travel blogger and aviation enthusiast based in Sydney, living a relaxed retired life filled with daily flat whites. Passionate about exploring The World's hidden gems TripAtrek travel blog is on a mission: To share these gems with you.

By Posted on Posted in Burgers, Food, Halal, Parramatta, Parramatta Restaurants, Steak, Steaks, Sydney Restaurants
Juicy 300g eye fillet steak with butter and sides at Volcano's Steakhouse Parramatta

Craving a seriously good steak in Parramatta without leaving the CBD? Volcano’s Steakhouse and Ribs delivers exactly that. Tucked right in the heart of Church Street’s “Eat Street” (near the Parramatta River), this Halal restaurant focuses on premium beef steaks …

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By Posted on Posted in Australia, Australia Tourist Highlights, Feature article, Parramatta, Sydney
Iconic facade of St John's Cathedral in Parramatta – Australia's oldest continuous place of worship since 1796

Looking for history in Parramatta? Visit St John’s Cathedral. It is Australia’s oldest continuous place of Christian worship. Services have run here since 1796. The site sits in the Church Street mall. It is just a short walk from Parramatta …

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By Posted on Posted in Feature article, Japan, Japan Tourist Attractions, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo Tourist Highlights
Breathtaking nighttime panorama of Tokyo from the North Tower of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

If you’re hunting for the ultimate free skyline panorama in Tokyo, skip the pricey towers and head straight to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (TMG or Tocho) in Nishi-Shinjuku. This twin-towered beast offers jaw-dropping 360-degree views from 202 meters up—often …

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By Posted on Posted in Food, Parramatta, Parramatta Restaurants, Sydney Restaurants, Thai
Welcoming front of Thai Riffic On Street in Parramatta – Thai street food specialist at Westfield

Thai Riffic On Street Parramatta: Authentic Thai Street Food Hits in Westfield’s Food Hub Craving genuine Thai street eats without hopping on a plane to Bangkok? Thai Riffic On Street in Parramatta delivers that exact vibe. Opened in August 2015, …

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By Posted on Posted in Feature article, Japan, Japan Tourist Attractions, Temples, Tokyo, Tokyo Tourist Highlights
Kanda Myojin Shinto Shrine Tokyo

Kanda Myojin Shrine: Tokyo’s Ancient Power Spot Next to Akihabara Nestled on a small hill just steps from Akihabara’s neon lights, Kanda Myojin (also called Kanda Jinja) is one of Tokyo’s oldest Shinto shrines. Founded in 730 AD, it has …

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By Posted on Posted in Bangkok, Bangkok Tourist Attractions, Feature article, Thailand, Thailand Tourist Attractions
Koh Kret – serene river island escape only 45 minutes north of Bangkok

Tired of Bangkok’s chaos? Koh Kret (or Ko Kret/Ko Kred) is your quick getaway — a tiny, car-free island right in the Chao Phraya River, just north in Nonthaburi Province, about 45 minutes from central Bangkok. Unlike Phuket or Koh …

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By Posted on Posted in Bangkok, Bangkok Tourist Attractions, Feature article, Thailand
Open-air outdoor section with city views at Aire Rooftop Bar, Hyatt Place Sukhumvit 24

Bangkok’s rooftop bar scene is legendary — from sky-high infinity pools to glittering skyline views that make you feel like you’re floating above the chaos. While icons like Vertigo or Sky Bar steal the spotlight, sometimes you just want a …

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By Posted on Posted in Bali, Bali Tourist Attractions, Feature article, Indonesia, Indonesia Tourist Highlights, Sanur
The Belanjong Pillar Sanur Bali

If you’re chasing Bali’s famous beaches, rice terraces, or Instagram temples, you might overlook one of the island’s most profound hidden gems: the Belanjong Pillar (Prasasti Belanjong or Blanjong Inscription). Tucked quietly in southern Sanur, this unassuming stone pillar is …

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By Posted on Posted in Feature article, Pattaya, Thailand, Thailand Tourist Attractions
The Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya – stunning hand-carved wooden temple masterpiece

The Sanctuary of Truth (Prasat Sut Ja-Tum) in Pattaya, Thailand, stands as one of the most breathtaking and unique attractions in the country — a towering masterpiece of intricate wooden architecture rising dramatically from the seaside edge in Naklua, just …

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