Category Archives: Sydney

Column: I’m a Melburnian but also a realist – Sydney is by far the better city

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Luke Ford

From the Sydney Morning Herald: * Sydney atones for her crimes by virtue of sheer bloody gorgeousness; it’s easier to get away with bad behaviour when you’re pretty. I am one of a small, quiet minority of Melburnians who understand … Continue reading →

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My First Impressions Of LA After Nearly Three Months Down Under

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Luke Ford

I flew into LAX this morning from Sydney. I’m struck by: * How good LA smells; * LA is far from the hell hole that many think it is. For millions of people, LA is the best place in the … Continue reading →

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What’s The Matter With Men?

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Luke Ford

New Yorker: What’s the matter with men? Virtual Pilgrim comments: “Luke’s discussion about what men want in terms of relationship and sex compared to what women want Is a totally worldly point of view. There may be some truth underneath … Continue reading →

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My Time In Sydney Is Coming To An End

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Luke Ford

I’ve been walking about 20 kilometers a day since I arrived back January 6.

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Heads Up, California: Sydney Has Figured Out How to Get the Rents Down

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Luke Ford

From Reason.com: Sydney, Australia, may not be New York or London or Los Angeles, but it’s a big city with a population approaching five million. It’s got more people than the San Francisco area. But unlike San Francisco (or Los … Continue reading →

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