Olivia Gee

Sydney

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Lifestyle journalist and copywriter | Floral enthusiast in all forms

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Articles

A local's guide to Sydney's public transport system

3 weeks ago | timeout.com | Olivia Gee |Winnie Stubbs

Photograph: Supplied | Transport for NSW | Richard WeinsteinPhotograph: Supplied | Transport for NSW | Richard WeinsteinWhere there’s a will, there’s a way, and public transport might just be the ticketTuesday 1 April 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppAdvertisingWith a streetscape often compared to a bowl of tangled spaghetti, Sydney can be a little difficult to navigate.
17 Best Spas in Sydney For Rest and Relaxation

1 month ago | timeout.com | Winnie Stubbs |Emma Joyce |Emily Lloyd-Tait |Maxim Boon |Olivia Gee |Divya Venkataraman | +2 more

Sydney's best day spas; this is where you should head for an exceptional massage or facial, or just a space to unwind
Get a taste of classic Sydney on this bonza bike tour

Oct 19, 2024 | timeout.com | Olivia Gee

Photograph: SuppliedPreviousNext/7Photograph: SuppliedPreviousNext/7Photograph: SuppliedPreviousNext/7Photograph: SuppliedPreviousNext/7Photograph: SuppliedPreviousNext/7Photograph: SuppliedPreviousNext/7Photograph: SuppliedPreviousNext/7Things to do | Walks and toursThe RocksCycle your way around Sydney's landmarksTuesday 23 April 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppBook onlineAdvertisingTime Out saysGetting to know Sydney via bicycle can be a sweaty affair, but it’s worth the workout.
At Strike Darling Harbour, it's a choose-your-own-adventure situation

Oct 18, 2024 | timeout.com | Olivia Gee

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Gillian Adams Salon and Spa

Sep 30, 2024 | timeout.com | Olivia Gee

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Sydney's most unusual fitness classes

Sep 29, 2024 | timeout.com | Olivia Gee |Divya Venkataraman |Elizabeth McDonald |Winnie Stubbs |Alannah Le Cross

Scrap the gym and enjoy a good sweat at these wacky workouts around the city, from retro dance classes to anti-gravity yoga.
Backpacker Travel Insurance: The Complete Guide

Jul 11, 2024 | forbes.com | Olivia Gee |Johanna Leggatt

There are many ways to take out backpacker travel insurance. Some insurance providers offer specific backpacker policies under this name, while others may suggest annual multi-trip insurance to cover the large number of destinations backpackers are likely to visit. This insures you for a 12-month period, as long as you list the destinations you are likely to travel to and set the maximum duration for your trips ahead of time.
Third Party Fire And Theft Car Insurance Explained

Jul 3, 2024 | forbes.com | Olivia Gee |Johanna Leggatt

New Car ReplacementYes – if your car is written off in the first 3 years and driven less than 60,000kmHire Car After AccidentOptional benefit – up to 14 daysPromotionsSave $75 on a new QBE Comprehensive Car Insurance policy when you buy online.
Volunteering in Sydney: Opportunities To Help in NSW

Jun 17, 2024 | timeout.com | Claire Finneran |Olivia Gee |Caitlyn Todoroski |Melissa Woodley

Volunteer opportunities are abundant in Sydney, so help out at one of these 14 charities and not-for-profits.
How Much Deposit Do You Need for a Mortgage?

Jun 12, 2024 | forbes.com | Olivia Gee

There is no doubt that many Australians are struggling to get a foothold on the housing ladder. While the rate of property recovery has slowed in 2024, it is still prohibitively expensive to buy a house throughout much of Australia and the cost of living makes saving for a deposit that much harder. Add record high interest rates into the mix—4.35% as of June 2024—and the odds appear stacked against first home buyers.