Probably as much of an understatement as it is banal, but the last couple of years have been tough. For the travel industry, we’ve had to come to almost a complete stop. But a bit like buses, all kinds of things have come together at once. Christina and I have now found ourselves living from … Read more
At the edge of Victoria’s Macedon Mountain Ranges, the pretty little alpine town of Daylesford offers concrete-weary city folk, and interstate and international travellers a taste of tranquility. More specifically, here are 7 things to expect from this beautiful part of the country. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You … Read more
We all need a break from city life – even when that city’s as cool as somewhere like Melbourne. Here are some of our favourite easy Melbourne weekend getaways that will give you that sense of escape without you having to travel too far. Victoria is Australia’s smallest mainland state. Because of this, things are … Read more
Way down south in the state of Victoria, Mornington Peninsula wineries are bottling some incredible vintages. But visiting these cellar doors gives you much more of an experience than just a wine-tasting. Here are a few Mornington Peninsula wineries you must visit. Less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula feels like you’re … Read more
As Australia brushes bushfire ash from her brow and her burns begin to heal, the restaurants, cafes, shops and hotels in fire-affected communities are open for business again. All they need is you. Here’s our story of our empty esky tour. There are few things more heartbreaking than seeing places of natural beauty turned to … Read more
To say it’s been an eventful week is putting it lightly. With a fun trip to Emergency with a suspected broken ankle, an actually fun trip down to Melbourne and a truly stunning wedding in a part of Victoria I’ve never been to before, there’s plenty to tell you about this week. We hope you … Read more
As you probably know, it’s not like us to sit still for too long, but last month was kind of ridiculous. With so much going on – travelling to South Africa and then to the USA, we’ve had so much to tell you about. We’re back in Sydney now though and this Weekly Edition is … Read more
Deciding where to stay in Melbourne is hard because there are just so many options, and so many cool parts of the city to stay in. Here’s our top tip for where to stay in Melbourne CBD – Adina Apartment Hotel. Melbourne is one of those lucky cities where the CBD doesn’t go to sleep … Read more
From waterfalls to forests, from top class restaurants to catch-your-own fish farms, and from hikes and snow to luxury spas and hotels, Marysville, Victoria has it all. Reborn from the 2009 ashes, this little alpine town 2 hours from Melbourne is a must-visit. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You … Read more
Typical of all good Melbourne finds, the Cosmopolitan Hotel is tucked away down a side street. A block or two back from the St Kilda coastline, The Cosmo peeps round the corner at you and beckons to you like a cheeky Shakespearean sprite. We were happy we followed the sprite’s bidding – the hotel ticks … Read more