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15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda

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

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The Wanderbug Bites: October 2021

This is something new I’m trying, since I unceremoniously dumped my New York City Life series after moving back to Australia (and I haven’t even posted my final NYC Life post – I think I’m still in denial that its over). I wanted to find a way to share more in real time (or close to it), and round up interesting travel news, openings and … Continue reading The Wanderbug Bites: October 2021

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Notes on 4 Years of Living in Melbourne

Melbourne is one of the most beautiful cities in Australia, and easily the country’s capital of culture, food & sport. It’s easy to see how I ended up living there for four years, even though I thought I’d only stay for two. I moved from my hometown, Brisbane, to Melbourne in 2015. I left nearly a year ago, to try my luck in New York … Continue reading Notes on 4 Years of Living in Melbourne

Prahran: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide

Prahran (pran) is a quintessential Melbourne neighbourhood, home to cool wine bars, intimate and inventive restaurants, quirky boutiques, and more smashed avo than you could eat in a lifetime. It’s one of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Melbourne, if you want to experience a bit of Melbourne’s famous cafe culture, despite Chapel Street being a little tired around the edges these days. You’ll find … Continue reading Prahran: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide

The Conservatory at The Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne

Last year, before I moved from Melbourne to New York, my friend Stef asked me to teach her a few tips on using her new camera in manual mode. I love photography, and had so much fun sharing what I’ve learned so far with her – she’s such a quick learner and has a great eye. The Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne is a perfect place … Continue reading The Conservatory at The Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne

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The Ultimate Melbourne Travel Guide

Melbourne wears many hats. It’s often referred to Australia’s capital of culture, food, sport and fashion, and it somehow manages to juggle all of these titles at once. A trip to Melbourne is an essential part of an itinerary for a first trip to Australia. It’s a city for café culture and high culture, street art and the country’s best art gallery. Visitors come to Melbourne for … Continue reading The Ultimate Melbourne Travel Guide

South Yarra: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide

I’m excited to finally be sharing a South Yarra neighbourhood guide! South Yarra is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Melbourne, and I’ve included it in my itinerary for three days in Melbourne because it has so much to offer for visitors. It’s a pretty, leafy neighbourhood with a great mix of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, parks and gardens. Explore more: Melbourne Travel Guide South … Continue reading South Yarra: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide