This Sunday, the 11th of November marks 100 years since the Armistice treaty was signed to end the First World War. One hundred years ago, on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of warfare. We now call the day Remembrance Day and with the words, ‘Honour their… Read More Centenary of Armistice
It’s Melbourne Cup day today and as the saying goes ‘it’s the race that stops a nation’, and it truly does. Funny as it is, there is probably no worse a time for an amateur punter to think you can back a winning horse in this race, yet every year I throw my hard earned… Read More Melbourne City, Victoria
A day trip heading into the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria will give you just a taste for this region and have you wanting to come back for more. It’s only an hour out of Melbourne but it feels like a world away from the city and even in winter, or maybe especially, it has a… Read More Dandenong Ranges Day Trip
Just 3 kilometres out of Melbourne city is the suburb of Fitzroy. A number of reasons have made this a must see and experience destination when in Melbourne. It has become well known for its little bars, restaurants & cafes, street art and markets. My tip would be to head there on a Saturday morning… Read More The Very Cool & Tasty Fitzroy
The laneways of Melbourne are well known for the street art, a couple of the best are ACDC Lane and Hosier Lane. As the name suggests, ACDC Lane has a lot of art that pays homage to the great Aussie rock band of the same name and in particular to Bon Scott and Malcom Young.… Read More Melbourne Street Art Everywhere You Look
When in Melbourne you just have to go with whatever the quirky, trendy or just plain weird bar and restaurant combination you find. Don’t get me wrong I love it, but some of them have to be seen to be believed. This is definitely a ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ experience but here’s… Read More Melbourne, Quirky Places to Eat & Drink
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