Tag Archives: Melbourne

Melbourne to Brisbane

There is no direct train from Melbourne to Brisbane, so we had to go via Sydney and then change. The journey to Sydney and the onwards route to Brisbane each take about 11 hours, so it’s a good idea to … Continue reading

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Melbourne Excursions

During our time in Melbourne we made several weekend excursions to the surrounding countryside, in an attempt to explore some of the beautiful coast and bushland that Victoria is famous for. On Melbourne’s doorstep there are opportunities to spot some … Continue reading

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Melbourne Markets

As Spring gave way to summer in Melbourne, there was more and more to explore every day as new craft, food and festive markets began to explode onto the scene. Melbourne is known for its permanent markets too, however, and … Continue reading

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The Melbourne Food Bazaar

Melbourne is a food lover’s paradise, a fact which Sydney is all too aware of and is constantly trying to challenge in a friendly, one-upmanship sort of a way. There is an emphasis on fresh, local (or at least Australian … Continue reading

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Chasing Freedom and Yarn: Street Art in Melbourne

Melbourne is well known for its magical laneways and street art, though city officials have not always embraced it as such. Various attempts by the authorities to ‘clean it up’ have all but failed and graffiti is now as much … Continue reading

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Crazy for Coffee: Café Culture in Melbourne

Never will you look at a cup of the black stuff in the same way again after sampling Melbourne’s most sacred beverage – for here it has become a form of high art – and not just where taste is … Continue reading

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