Nestled between South Yarra and Richmond, Cremorne packs a lot of culture into its 1 square kilometre. Once an industrial area, today the walls of Cremorne’s warehouse conversions house skilled creatives and artists. The streets are arty too, decorated with murals that celebrate the area’s history and others that mock celebrity. (I’m talking about you … Read more
I’ve been getting around the brunch block a fair bit in Brunswick since moving to the neighbourhood and wanted to start making a note of all the places I dig. I’ll keep adding to the list as and when I come across more good stuff but here’s what’s hitting my brunch spot at the moment. … Read more
Melbourne is really growing on me. I mean, I always enjoyed coming for visits but I wasn’t sure how I would take to living here. Would the cooler weather get me down? The graffiti feel too grungy? The endless temptation from coffee and brunch spots get TOO MUCH? (Ok , I admit, that was never … Read more
I’m snuggled on the couch, surrounded by all the cushions and art I associate with our home in Sydney and then I look up and, erm, something’s a bit different out the window! Last Thursday we got the keys to our new digs in Brunswick and (luckily) the trailer we watched get filled with everything … Read more
Sydney is the Australian city that is all so pretty but Melbourne gets one over Sydney when it comes to quality of living. (According to the Economist who voted Melbourne the world’s most liveable city for 6 years running!) I’ve always been Team Sydney but my last visit to Melbourne got me thinking about some of … Read more
As my husband is from Melbourne we make the journey there often, flying in for all the fun stuff like weddings and 30th birthdays. Each time we try to stay somewhere different and use the downtime in-between events to see various sides of this highly lauded city. (Melbourne has been named the most liveable city … Read more
As the partner of a Melburnian living in Sydney, the Sydney versus Melbourne question is one that comes up often. In truth it took a while to get my loyal Melburnian to even consider living in Sydney – the city rivalry is real, people. But we chose Sydney in the end for a number of … Read more
The Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne ticks all the boxes when it comes to location; it’s got transport links, views and some of the city’s best food covered. Being one of the first hotels you’ll come across when leaving the freeway from the airport, it’s incredibly well located for those coming in from out-of-town. Sitting opposite … Read more
Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market is both a historic landmark and foodie hotspot. Open since 1878, it’s one of Melbourne’s last remaining working markets and as such has sections that are heritage listed. I’d been to the Queen Vic Market many times but it wasn’t until I joined the Hunt & Gather Food Tour recommended by my hotel … Read more
I’ve always loved the laneways, street art and cafes in Melbourne, but there’s been a couple of changes here since my last visit that are making me appreciate Burn City even more! 5 things I’m loving about Melbourne right now are: 1. Free Trams All trams are now free to ride throughout the city centre – … Read more