Visiting a beach with no swimsuit or intention of even dipping one’s toes in the water might seem like a missed opportunity. Yet, when it is a beach as iconic as this one, and when the weather was a chilly 11° C (read: 51° F) during the Austalian Winter in August, the itinerary makes more sense.

By now it’s safe to say that I’ve embarked on an archetectural tour of the world, and what better way to continue that than with arguably the most iconic performing arts venue. When you think of Syndey, you probably think of the Opera House, overlooking the harbor inlet of the Tasman Sea. But, did you know the curved roof structure shares a feature with your bathroom’s aesthetic?