Destination Guides, Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda: Melbourne’s Iconic Beach Neighbourhood

Seaside St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s most iconic neighbourhoods. A magnet for tourists and locals alike, especially during Melbourne’s long summer days, visiting St Kilda is one of the best things to do in Melbourne for first time visitors. Come to St Kilda for its relaxed, bohemian atmosphere, historic landmark architecture like Luna Park, the St Kilda Sea Baths & the Palais Theatre, and … Continue reading 15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda: Melbourne’s Iconic Beach Neighbourhood

Genevieve LaurenNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024Leave a comment

City Guides, Melbourne

Melbourne Travel Guide: What to see, do & eat (2024)

Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world, and one of the most exciting cities to visit in Australia. Melbourne is often referred to as Australia’s capital of culture, food & sport, and manages to juggle these many titles all at once! I’ve lived in Melbourne for nearly a decade and have written this Melbourne travel guide to give you a brief … Continue reading Melbourne Travel Guide: What to see, do & eat (2024)

Genevieve LaurenOctober 5, 2024October 5, 202440 Comments

Melbourne, Yarra Valley

Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival is an annual flower festival in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne. Every September & October, the Tesselaar Tulip Farm bursts into bloom more than a million colourful tulips, and attracts thousands of visitors for four weeks of flower festival splendour. After living in Melbourne for nearly a decade, I visited the Tesselaar Tulip Festival … Continue reading Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)

Genevieve LaurenOctober 5, 2024October 5, 2024Leave a comment

Destination Guides, Melbourne, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2024)

If you’re planning a trip for 3 days in Melbourne for first time visitors, there can be an overwhelming number of things you’ll want to see, do and eat in one of Australia‘s greatest cities. Planning a 3 day itinerary can seem impossible, which is why I’ve designed what I think is the perfect itinerary for 3 days in Melbourne. I’ve lived in Melbourne for … Continue reading 3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2024)

Genevieve LaurenSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 20248 Comments

Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

Carlton Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Little Italy

Carlton is one of Melbourne’s most historic neighbourhoods & a must-see for visitors. In this Carlton neighborhood guide I’ve rounded up the best things to do and the best restaurants, bars & cafes in Carlton. Whether you’re exploring Melbourne’s Little Italy on Lygon Street, checking out the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building or dining at one of the best restaurants in Melbourne, there … Continue reading Carlton Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Little Italy

Genevieve LaurenSeptember 1, 2024September 8, 2024Leave a comment

Destination Guides, Melbourne

20 of The Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors

Melbourne is one of the most exciting cities to visit in Australia, famous for its laneways & hidden bars, cafe culture and thriving arts & entertainment scene. There is so much to see & do in Melbourne that planning what to do in Melbourne can be overwhelming for first time visitors! The very best things to do in Melbourne include visiting the NGV and the … Continue reading 20 of The Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors

Genevieve LaurenAugust 18, 2024September 1, 2024Leave a comment

Destination Guides, Melbourne

Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

Planning a trip to Melbourne? Finding the best area to stay in Melbourne will help you get the most out of your trip to the city, especially as Melbourne is famous for its dynamic and eclectic neighbourhoods. The best areas to stay in Melbourne include the Melbourne CBD, Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, Southbank and St Kilda, depending on the type of trip you’re planning. I’ve lived … Continue reading Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

Genevieve LaurenAugust 4, 2024September 1, 2024Leave a comment

Destination Guides, Food & Drink, Melbourne

15 of The Best Restaurants in Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia’s capital of food & dining, so picking the best restaurant in Melbourne to try on your visit can seem overwhelming. Luckily, it is very hard to go wrong. The best restaurants in Melbourne include world-renowned restaurants like Attica and Gimlet, glamorous fine dining in gorgeous surrounds like at Reine & La Rue and Grill Americano, and local favourites such as Carlton Wine … Continue reading 15 of The Best Restaurants in Melbourne

Genevieve LaurenJune 11, 2024September 1, 20248 Comments

Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides, Victoria

Prahran: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide

Prahran (pran) is one of Melbourne‘s most lively neighbourhoods on the southside, home to cool wine bars, excellent restaurants, boutiques, and more smashed avo than you could eat in a lifetime. The best things to do in Prahran include the Prahran Market, Humming Puppy, Greville Street shopping, the pub College Lawn Hotel, and restaurants such as Entrecote and Borscht, Vodka & Tears. It’s one of … Continue reading Prahran: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide

Genevieve LaurenApril 6, 2024April 6, 20244 Comments

Architecture & Design, Culture, Melbourne

Brighton Bathing Boxes: Melbourne’s Rainbow Row

The rainbow row of Brighton Bathing Boxes is one of the most iconic sights in Melbourne. There are 96 brightly-coloured, tiny beach houses lining Dendy Beach, in Melbourne’s affluent bayside suburb of Brighton. They are a Melbourne icon, alongside Flinders Street Station and the MCG, plastered across postcards, prints and artwork all over the city. Even in our first apartment in Melbourne, which we had … Continue reading Brighton Bathing Boxes: Melbourne’s Rainbow Row

Genevieve LaurenMarch 20, 2024March 20, 202413 Comments

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