7 day Melbourne itinerary: 2023 guide for first-timers
Find out exactly how you can spend 7 days in Melbourne with this Melbourne itinerary – written from a local’s perspective.
Australia | Road Trips | Urban art | Victoria
Ultimate guide to the Silo Art Trail in Victoria (with map)
Silo art has really taken off in Australia. The original Silo Art Trail in Victoria is now one of the most popular road trips in the state. Read on to find out more about this trail, and the vibrant murals breathing life back into tiny regional towns. While Melbourne is well-known for its street art,…
Melbourne Break Room: smashing good fun
Melbourne Break Room is a place where you can go, to quite simply, smash things. A fun activity for friends, couples… or the newly single. Find out everything you need to know before you go. Get passed over for a promotion? Get dumped? Just having an outright bad day or week? What if I told…
High tea at Overnewton Castle in Keilor, Melbourne
Did you know Australia has castles, just like Europe? Well, sort of. While they may not be as old and historic, there are a few stately homes in Oz which can have ‘castle’ status applied to them. The following post is about tours and High Tea at Overnewton Castle in Melbourne, which opens to the…
Open House Melbourne: Exploring the City’s Historical Buildings
There are various cities around the world who for two days of the year, fling open the doors of buildings that normally deny access to the public. They’re known as Open House [insert whichever city is in question here] (such as London, Bendigo, etc) and it’s quite simply, a marvellous event. Melbourne is one such…
A Weekend in Bendigo For the Writers Festival
Victoria is a fantastic state to explore. It’s small, compact and even if you live in Melbourne and don’t own a car like yours truly, you can easily access many regional areas via the trains. If they feel like running on time or at all, that is. Putting grievances regarding the general ineptitude of Public…
Shacky: staying in a tiny house in Victoria
Ever wanted to spend the night in a tiny house? Well, you can do just this in the state of Victoria in Australia, where an enterprising company Shacky has partnered with farms to create homestays in a fully-equipped, eco-friendly little cabins. Read on to find out more about this fun and sustainable travel experience –…
11 Relaxing things to do in Daylesford & Hepburn Springs
Welcome to Spa Country! This area of regional Victoria is a delicious destination for a bit of rest and relaxation. Here are some things to do in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, whether you’re away on a group trip with friends or a romantic couples weekend. If you’re Melbourne-based (or visiting) and you quite fancy leaving…