What’s funny is that in the beginning I had a hard time getting a grip on Melbourne. But after staying a while I realised I really like the place. Just couldn’t put my finger on why. Guess it’s the vibe. Would say there’s not much to see, but great shopping – liked it so much better than Sydney – and a huge selection of food on display – I could eat all day long! A food favourite, and apparently everyone else’s for weekend brunch, Degraves Street and Campbell Arcade, brimful with plenty of small cafes and restaurants. So crammed that it proved difficult to find a table, and when I finally did we were all packed like sardines in a can. And for one who doesn’t like crowds, this time I didn’t mind… There’s also a lot of nice places to chill along Yarra Promenade and the river. Another cool spot is Federation Square. Like any other main town plaza where people gather and street artists entertain, but with really exceptional architecture. And deckchairs, scattered here and there. A nice place to lounge while waiting for a Melbournian I met in Beijing a couple of years earlier.
Website: visitmelbourne.com
Note: Photos are by Donaldytong (#1) and me (#2).
It does have done cool architecture. I liked the Melbourne vibe too. #citytripping
We’re on the same page 🙂
Mmmm, as a food-motivated traveller, Melbourne sounds good to me! 😉
Then Melbourne is perfect for you!!
Well Melbourne sounds pretty cool to me – actually some friends of ours have just relocated to there, so maybe a visit won’t be too long in the making! #citytripping
You should definitely go!! So preferred it over Sydney…
I have never been to Melbourne, one of my colleague recently came back from there, is it really expensive?
Hotels are expensive! Besides that I didn’t think too much about it. But I am Norwegian 🙂
Haha when you gotta travel nothing comes in the way 😉
True 🙂 I wasn’t gonna go to Australia and not see Ayers Rock.
My wife & I lived in Melbourne for five years, before moving to Sydney. We loved Melbourne, it was said in the 80’s (when we were there) that you could eat in a different restaurant every day and never repeat a visit. :-o)
I totally believe that 🙂 I kinda liked Melbourne better than Sydney…