With its vast and varying landscapes, Australia is a fantastic country to road trip and Victoria is no exception. We found some of the best road trips in Australia within hours of our home in Melbourne. From the Great Ocean Road (they don’t call it ‘Great’ for nothing) to Daylesford’s hot springs, Phillip Island’s famous … Read more
A personal look at what it’s like to live in Melbourne compared to Sydney, now that I’ve spent more than a year as a resident in both.* *3 years in Sydney and 1 year in Melbourne for those that lost count :p Which city is better to live in – Sydney or Melbourne? My thoughts … Read more
I’m all for being a tourist in your own town and when I met Claudi, the founder of GreenMe Melbourne, at a Travel Massive event I told her to put me down for her next tour straightaway. Claudi is an inspirational but non-preachy champion of sustainability. She runs Berlin’s no. 1 eco lifestyle guide GreenMe … Read more
Melbourne is known as Australia’s coffee and culture capital and the great news is that most of the city’s best bits can be enjoyed for absolutely nothing. I’ve partnered with Expedia.com.au to compile a budget guide to Melbourne to help you have a stylish yet thrifty holiday. Read on for the best free activities, cheap … Read more
Want to stay somewhere unique on your next trip to Melbourne? No problem! I’ve unearthed some super cool and quirky accommodation in Melbourne and around Victoria that are far from bog-standard. From off-the-grid tiny houses, to farm retreats, and airstreams on a rooftop in Melbourne CBD – here are some of the quirkiest places to … Read more
I’ve been dragging my heels about writing this post. Firstly, because I wondered if reviewing the year was more fun for the writer than the audience (Insta poll saw me stand corrected) and secondly, because 2017 left me feeling a bit meh. The biggest cause of my meh-ery, I think, is due to our move … Read more
Known as one of Melbourne’s more eclectic suburbs, Brunswick has personality (and cafes) in spades and since moving here last year I have never been short of things to do or eat. So, for anyone looking for something a bit alternative, I’ve rounded up some of my fave quirky things to do in Brunswick. From … Read more
If ever I need clarity on why my clothes feel tighter since moving to Melbourne I just need to look at this post. I’ve always been a fan of brunch but brunch never looked as good as it did in Australia. Since moving to Australia I developed a thing for hotcakes and that thing has … Read more
I’ve written previously how I like to dress up when I fly. Even though I may feel crumpled and dishevelled inside, I prefer my outside appearance not to reflect this – especially if I’m checking into somewhere chic at the end of my journey. But while I wish to look chic I certainly want to … Read more
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this round up of the best cakes, cronuts, cruffins and candy-topped donuts all found within Melbourne’s funky Fitzroy suburb. Best cakes, cronuts & donuts in Fitzroy Lune Croissanterie I’m calling it. I reckon Lune’s croissants are the Frenchest (now a word) tasting croissants I’ve eaten outside of France. Big call … Read more