Having lived in Melbourne for two years I can shout from the roof tops about the fabulous bars, incredible restaurants, culture, street art and nightlife of my favourite Australian city. But one of the best things was exploring the beautiful state of Victoria in day or weekend trips from Melbourne. […]
Victoria
Travel ideas for the state of Victoria in Australia
Wandering in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Australia
Wilsons Promontory National Park is one of Australia’s natural treasures and a place the locals like to keep to themselves. This pristine wilderness on the southernmost tip of the state of Victoria is affectionately referred to as ‘The Prom’. From floating down the river on an inner tube (or try […]
Australia: Weekend breaks in Daylesford, Victoria
When we were living in Melbourne, Australia, one of our favourite weekend escapes was to the tiny town of Daylesford. Along with its sister town of Hepburn Springs, this is a perfect place to take a break if you are in Melbourne. Daylesford is nestled in the foothills of Australia’s […]
The ultimate Australia travel guide
Welcome to my ultimate Australia travel guide! From the baking deserts of the ‘Red Centre’ to the tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia has something for every traveller. Whether you want to embark on an epic Australia road trip or just enjoy a city break in Sydney, you will find here […]
4 fantastic Australia travel itineraries
Australia is a bucket list travel destination for many people thanks to its unique wildlife, appealing climate, and the sheer variety of its amazing geography. Below are four Australia travel itineraries I suggest to friends planning their dream Australia trip. This great southern land is made up of vast landscapes, […]
Australia: A Melbourne City Guide
Welcome to my Melbourne city guide, bringing you all you need to know to plan a fantastic trip to the capital of Australia’s southern state of Victoria. Melbourne is often referred to as the most “European” city in Australia and it certainly offers a multi-cultural, sophisticated mix of arts, culture […]
My 6 Favourite Bars in Melbourne, Australia
The thing about Melbourne is that cool things tend to be hidden. And that is particularly true of the best bars in Melbourne. Maybe the implication is that if you’re not cool enough to know where the trendy stuff, is then you’re not cool enough to go there. Alternatively, maybe […]
Australia: Melbourne’s Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
One of the last things I did before leaving Melbourne was to take a ride on the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. I’m always a sucker for any kind of rail rides and one with an old-time “golden age” theme is bound to be especially appealing. We got a bit lost (conflicting […]
Top 10 things to do in Australia
After two years living and travelling in Australia I thought it was time to bite the bullet and write a top 10 things to do in Australia post. It is time for some reflection on our exploration of this vast continent. I have travelled in Australia by rail, by car […]