One of my favourite things to do when visiting a new destination is to check out a local market. It’s a great way to spend some time outdoors, get a sense of the local fresh produce and food scene as well as pick up unique items from artists and creatives. Luckily, for anyone visiting Melbourne, […]
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Since we left our office jobs both Matt and I have noticed our relationship with money has changed. We used to be so focused on saving and preparing for the future, we’d always tell ourselves, ‘no,’ when it came time to spend some of our hard-earned money. I guess, looking back, when you have to […]
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Planning a trip to Melbourne and need some inspiration for weird, wonderful, quirky and unusual things to do? Looking to uncover a few hidden gems and have a unique Melbourne experience? You know I’ve got you covered! Steer clear of the path well worn and check out these 14 things you didn’t know you could […]
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Planning a trip to Melbourne but only have one day to Live La Vida Loca?! I know, it can be stressful trying to work out how to each as much food as possible in a short window of time. There, there, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. With SO much to do and so little […]
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As far as weekend getaways go, Melbourne is an ideal destination. It’s a melting pot of delicious food, great wine and, of course, exceptional coffee. If you’re looking to visit Melbourne and want to be near the action, but not caught up in the concrete jungle, then Docklands is the place for you. It’s central […]
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Melbourne is one of those eclectic, easy-going cities you can quite happily visit on a whim. When you’re looking for a weekend getaway, Melbourne is just one of those places that easily springs to mind. It’s easy to book, easy to get there and a very easy city to spend a weekend exploring. With so […]
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If you’re looking for a place to escape with beautiful scenery, amazing local produce and friendly locals who make you feel like you’re part of the community, then a trip to Marysville is in order. We escaped to this little town with the big heart and fell completely in love with it and the people […]
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Our alarm went off with a gentle trill at 4:45am and in the pitch black, in my sleepy state, I couldn’t remember why the heck it would be sounding off so early. For a split second I nearly turned it off and rolled over to go back to sleep, but then I remembered… we were […]
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Recently, we spent four days in Melbourne for a slightly longer weekend escape. Part of our stay was spent at the recently refurbished Mantra City Central, which is right in the heart of Melbourne. It gave us a taste of inner-city living and both Matt and I started to feel like real Melbournians with our […]
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