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Great Ocean Road, Victoria

The Most Beautiful Spots on the Great Ocean Road
Destination Guides, Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do

The Great Ocean Road is the best scenic drive in Australia, and one of the country’s most famous travel destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches for 600km+ between Torquay and Port Fairy, and is home to famous sights like The Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park, beautiful waterfalls in Great Otway National Park and lots of laidback beach towns to stop at along the … Continue reading Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do

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Ballarat, Festivals & Events, Victorian Goldfields

In Bloom: Ballarat Begonia Festival

Spring is in full bloom in Melbourne, which reminded me of the radiant beauty of the Ballarat Begonia Festival, which David & I stumbled upon back in April of this year. Over the Easter long weekend, David & I spent the weekend in Hamilton in the Southern Grampians. A spontaneous stop in Ballarat on the long drive home delivered one of the most beautiful moments … Continue reading In Bloom: Ballarat Begonia Festival

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Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne

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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Nigretta Falls Southern Grampians Victoria
Australia, Nature, The Grampians, Victoria

Rural Australian landscapes in the Grampians

It was so gratifying to be on a road trip over the Easter weekend. David and I went to the Southern Grampians, a rural area four hours’ west of Melbourne. I’ll share a post about the trip soon, but tonight I just wanted to share some of my favourite photos from this beautiful region. I purposefully didn’t do too much in-depth research before the trip … Continue reading Rural Australian landscapes in the Grampians

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Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne

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

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wineries in the yarra valley
Destination Guides, Yarra Valley

8 Beautiful Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

The Yarra Valley is one of the most celebrated wine regions in Australia, and makes an easy day trip from Melbourne. If you haven’t experienced Australia’s wine country before, the Yarra Valley is a great place to start! There are more than 70 wineries in the region, dozens of which have cellar doors (tasting rooms) which are open to the public. The Yarra Valley is … Continue reading 8 Beautiful Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

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Destination Guides, Mornington Peninsula

The Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the most beautiful and most popular wine regions in Australia. Located in southeast Victoria, the Mornington Peninsula is fringed by beaches with crystal clear water, and filled with wineries, orchards, dairies and excellent restaurants. It’s easily one of the best day trips from Melbourne. The Mornington Peninsula Wine Region There are more than 200 wineries in the region, and … Continue reading The Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia

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Melbourne

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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