I had a particularly busy weekend this weekend, and despite feeling a bit like I just burned through money all weekend long it was nice to bounce from one activity to another, giving me plenty of excuses to get out of the house. One of the biggest challenges of living in Melbourne (apart from the brutal winter winds) is that there is always so much to do! … Continue reading Notes from a Winter Weekend in Melbourne
This week has been pretty low-key, as I’m still a little bit under the weather, but it still has been dotted with interesting projects and happy moments all the same. Favourite moments include wandering around Richmond with my boyfriend, checking out pretty flowers at the markets and seeing this elephant zipping down Church Street. Explore More: Melbourne Travel Guide Pillar of Salt New favourite brunch spot! … Continue reading Sunday Stories 17.04.16
Since my last post, I’ve had my Mum, Dad and one of my best friends visit from Brisbane, I’ve seen three new regions of Victoria, covered the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival for Electrify Mag and most recently, started a new job! I’ve just finished my first week at my new job in digital marketing, which has coincided with being pretty crook – apart from … Continue reading Sunday Stories 10.04.16
I had my friend Mel staying with me this week, for her first ever trip to Melbourne! It was so much fun showing her around my new home while we caught up. The rest of the week has been pretty manic, but I got plenty of sunshine over the weekend to keep me sane. PS – Planning a trip to Melbourne? Check out my Melbourne Travel … Continue reading Sunday Stories 07.02.16
It’s been a busy week this week, but I’ve been lucky enough to be able to do lots of the work I love. We had a quiet Australia Day this year, after working on revisions for an article in the upcoming issue of Electrify Magazine until the early hours of the morning, I was content to get brunch at The Kettle Black and spend the … Continue reading Sunday Stories 31.01.16
It’s been a very busy couple of weeks but I’ve been able to work on projects I love, so I’m happy! New gig: Acting Editor at Resource Travel This month, while Resource Travel‘s Editor-in-Chief Michael Bonocore is on assignment in Cuba, I’m stepping as Acting Editor. I still work full time, have other travel writing commitments, including a major print deadline and had 15 hours … Continue reading Sunday Stories 24.01.16
I’m back in Melbourne this week, after an extended break in Brisbane over Christmas and New Years. I’m loving getting back into the swing of things! My planned DSLR dates (just me & my camera!) were waylaid by some back issues, so it’s iPhone-only this week! Test driving ClassPass I signed up to ClassPass this week, to take advantage of an introductory offer – $149 … Continue reading Sunday Stories 10.01.16
Time got away from me this week, but I’m determined to pick up my game a bit with the Sunday Stories posts, so this week it’s two weeks rolled into one! Out & About Last Sunday, we went to the top of the Eureka Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. It was an uncharacteristically clear and sunny day, which you learn to make … Continue reading Sunday Stories 13-20.12.15
Out & About Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne! What a week! This week I’ve spent time in the three biggest cities in Australia. I was in Brisbane for four nights for Dad’s birthday and to see family, I was in Sydney for one night catching up with friends and discovering a part of Sydney I love, and ended the weekend seeing a new part of Melbourne. … Continue reading Sunday Stories 06.12.15
It’s been a busy, mostly sunny week here in Melbourne! Melbourne Cup Tuesday was a public holiday in Victoria for Melbourne Cup. We didn’t go to the cup, but I was a little jealous when we went out to get a coffee and were surrounded by cup-goers in their race day best. I was not so jealous later that evening when the streets were full … Continue reading Sunday Stories 08.11.15