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13 things to know before going to MelbourneSep 21, 2024 • 9 min read
With top tips on everything from gratuity to health and safety, here's a local's guide to Melbourne.
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activitiesThe 14 best experiences in MelbourneSep 20, 2024 • 9 min read
Melbourne is the Australian city with a European air. Make the most of your visit with our pick of the best things to do when you get here.
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destination practicalitiesWhen is the best time to visit Melbourne?Sep 18, 2024 • 6 min read
Melbourne's full social calendar means there's no bad time to visit. Be it sun-drenched fun with the masses or crowd-free culture, we've got the lowdown.
shoppingMelbourne in 5 shops: local designers and heritage-listed vintageSep 18, 2024 • 4 min read
Shop for vintage clothes, books and souvenirs. These fabulous independent retailers embody the creative verve of Australia’s cultural capital.
outdoorsLocal Strolls: A saunter through South Melbourne rewards the curiousJan 19, 2024 • 2 min read
This slow-paced wander takes travelers from sticky French pastries to sublimely carved Chinese temples.
family travelWhy Melbourne is one of Australia’s most family-friendly destinationsNov 28, 2023 • 8 min read
Melbourne has a wealth of attractions for kids of every age. Here's everything you need to know before visiting with your family in tow.
budget travel10 tips for seeing the best of Melbourne on a budgetNov 23, 2023 • 9 min read
Ah, Melbourne...this city will enrich your soul but empty your bank account. Here's how to visit on a budget and still have the time of your life.
destination practicalitiesThe ultimate guide to getting around MelbourneNov 22, 2023 • 7 min read
Melbourne is a sprawling city, but its center is surprisingly easy to navigate and the transport is very affordable. Here's everything you need to know.
beaches7 of the best beaches in MelbourneNov 17, 2023 • 5 min read
It may not be Australia's top beach destination, but there are plenty of sheltered sandy stretches near Melbourne. Here are the best.
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neighborhoodsThe best neighborhoods in magnificent MelbourneNov 2, 2023 • 6 min read
Melbourne has a wonderful collection of neighborhoods, each with their own distinct character. Here's how to choose the perfect one for your vacation.
activitiesThe 18 best free things to do in MelbourneNov 2, 2023 • 10 min read
Melbourne is home to a wealth of fantastic attractions for visitors. The best news? Many of them are free to enjoy.
sustainable travelThe top 12 city parks in MelbourneJun 19, 2021 • 6 min read
Whether you’re looking for a grassy patch to picnic or a shady spot to people watch, Melbourne has green spaces of all kinds.
tips and adviceThe 7 best road trips from MelbourneJun 1, 2021 • 6 min read
From mountain ranges to former gold mining towns, here's our pick of the best Victoria road trips from Melbourne.
history5 city walking tours you can take right now on Google MapsMay 4, 2020 • 10 min read
It’s undeniably one of travel’s greatest pleasures; wandering the streets of a whole new city, soaking up its character and exploring its hidden wonders…
festivals and eventsThe best ways to spend Christmas in AustraliaOct 24, 2019 • 5 min read
Spending Christmas in Australia? Christmas down under means festive markets, summer sun, lazy days beachside and, yes, more shrimp on the barbie.
festivals and events10 music festivals to book right nowSep 18, 2019 • 8 min read
We’ve picked out ten of the best music festivals happening across the world between the months of September and March.
tips and adviceFive harsh lessons I learned about life as an expatSep 8, 2019 • 7 min read
Like so much in life, social media gives the expat experience a deceptive gloss – but the darker side of expat life is usually cropped out of the frame…
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foodTravelling with your tastebuds: how to eat curiouslyJul 19, 2019 • 7 min read
Globetrotters are increasingly planning overseas trips around edible itineraries. Sofia Levin is on a mission to encourage people to #EatCuriously both at…
road tripsQuirky rules of the road: how to drive like a localJul 11, 2019 • 7 min read
Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…
sportsBest places in the world to see Formula 1 in actionJul 10, 2019 • 6 min read
Featuring the fastest road-course cars and the most cutting-edge technology, the Formula 1 series has been the pinnacle of auto racing for nearly 70 years…
accessible travelAccessible Australia: tips and resources for navigating Oz with a disabilityJun 21, 2019 • 6 min read
One in five (4.2 million) Australians have a disability and accessibility is a hot topic in the Australian travel industry right now. In 2018…
artHere's how to see Australia by trainMar 20, 2019 • 6 min read
Australia is such a huge country that it seems logical to cross it by plane. But there is another option, one that becomes a memorable holiday in itself:…
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