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 LaurenOctober 23, 2025November 29, 2025Leave a comment

Destination Guides, Yarra Valley

The 15 Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

The Yarra Valley is one of the best wine regions in Australia, and is one of the best day trips or weekend getaways 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 Yarra Valley, dozens of which have cellar doors (tasting romos) where you can do wine … Continue reading The 15 Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

Genevieve LaurenOctober 14, 2025March 28, 202610 Comments

Mornington Peninsula

The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2025)

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the best places to visit in Victoria, especially on a day trip or weekend trip from Melbourne. Fringed with beaches and filled with hot springs, luxurious hotels and world-class wineries, the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect spot for a dreamy getaway. There is so much to see & do on the Mornington Peninsula, from visiting jaw-dropping winery cellar doors … Continue reading The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2025)

Genevieve LaurenOctober 7, 2025March 28, 2026Leave 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. In this guide to the best areas to stay in Melbourne, I’ve included the best hotel and apartment options in each neighbourhood. Many of Melbourne’s trendy neighbourhoods outside … Continue reading Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

Genevieve LaurenOctober 5, 2025November 4, 2025Leave a comment

Melbourne, Yarra Valley

Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival

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. We visited the Tesselaar Tulip Festival for their Dutch Weekend. My Mum was visiting … Continue reading Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival

Genevieve LaurenOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025Leave a comment

Australia, Islands & Beaches, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Travel Itineraries, Victoria

Itinerary for One Month in Australia: Cairns to Melbourne

This itinerary for one month in Australia, from Cairns to Melbourne, covers some of the country’s most beautiful scenery and charming cities, from the Great Barrier Reef in the north to the Great Ocean Road in the south. This travel itinerary covers Australia’s three largest cities, four state capital cities and five states. If you have one month to visit Australia, you’ll get the most … Continue reading Itinerary for One Month in Australia: Cairns to Melbourne

Genevieve LaurenSeptember 10, 2025March 28, 20269 Comments

Yarra Valley

10 Best Things to Do in Warburton: The Yarra Valley’s Best Kept Secret

Tucked away in the hills of the Yarra Ranges, charming Warburton is one of the Yarra Valley’s best kept secrets. Surrounded by the lush mountain ash of Yarra Ranges National Park, the former Gold Rush town is a true oasis of calm and serenity, within easy driving distance of Melbourne. The best things to do in Warburton are the foundations of the good life: embracing … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in Warburton: The Yarra Valley’s Best Kept Secret

Genevieve LaurenSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 2025Leave a comment

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Australia, Destination Guides, Travel Itineraries, Victoria

Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia for First Time Visitors (+ Map)

Australia is a vast country, with hundreds of beautiful places to visit & experiences to have, which can make planning a 14-day trip to Australia seem overwhelming. Luckily, with some clever planning, you can see an amazing amount in just a couple of weeks. In this 2 week itinerary for Australia, you’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, cuddle … Continue reading Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia for First Time Visitors (+ Map)

Genevieve LaurenAugust 28, 2025March 28, 2026Leave a comment

Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges

10 Of The Best Things to Do in Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges

Rolling hills, charming villages and spa towns, a thriving arts scene and a boutique wine region make the Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges one of Victoria’s best kept secrets. The best things to do in Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges includes visiting the region’s mineral springs, seeing Trentham Falls, hiking to the Hanging Rock Summit, visiting Macedon Ranges wineries and indulging in excellent food & … Continue reading 10 Of The Best Things to Do in Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges

Genevieve LaurenAugust 21, 2025September 2, 2025Leave a comment

Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

Collingwood Neighbourhood Guide

Collingwood is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Melbourne, and a must-visit for visitors wanting to experience the city’s quintessential neighbourhood charm. Collingwood shares Smith Street, named “the coolest street in the world” with Fitzroy, it’s twin neighbourhood next door, which together form the creative heart of Melbourne. Collingwood has blue collar roots, which is reflected in the small cottages and converted warehouses, which today … Continue reading Collingwood Neighbourhood Guide

Genevieve LaurenJune 5, 2025November 4, 2025Leave a comment

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