It’s not unusual to hear Melbourne called the cultural capital of Australia. But what does that really mean? Art? Music? Theatre? Food? Melbourne has all these things, and the rest of Victoria doesn’t disappoint either. But what does it mean…
Sophisticated, yet utterly unpretentious, Melbourne is a city that grabs the heartstrings and refuses to let go. The modern city combines ambition with a distinctly European appetite for good living. Yet it remains perfectly Australian, built on an Indigenous heritage…
Melbourne steals the hearts of visitors on an Australia vacation. What is it about the Victorian capital (in)famous for “four seasons in one day” that keeps Globetrotters coming back? There are more reasons for that than we can possibly go…
Australia’s capital of sport, culture, fashion, food, and all things artistic, Melbourne is much more than the country’s second city. A must-see on Australia vacations, the city combines the best of Europe and Asia with its laid back Aussie lifestyle.…
Nothing reveals the real flavour of a city more than its neighbourhoods. These are the places where locals meet, gather, and entertain themselves. Plan a visit to one of these neighbourhoods the next time you are in Melbourne on an…
It’s an age old rivalry over an impossible question. Which is Australia’s number one city? Both Sydney and Melbourne have strong claims to the title, but in many respects, the country’s two biggest cities couldn’t be more different. So which…
Don’t call street art, graffiti! There is a difference. Have you ever walked by a building or been about to arrive by train at a railway station and viewed ugly, indecipherable graffiti which becomes a blight to your eyes? I…
For the sixth year in a row, Melbourne, Australia has topped The Economist’s list of the world’s most liveable cities, and should certainly be explored on your Australia vacation. It’s a particularly sweet victory this year for the Victorian capital,…
From the Great Barrier Reef to Uluru to Sydney Bridge, the land down under is packed with exciting experiences. By getting away from the typical tourist sites, however, and exploring some of the offbeat festivals, you can get a better…
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