One thing I love about Melbourne is the blend the old and the new, its historical architecture alongside or even inside contemporary structures. Melbourne was founded in 1835, more than 250 years after the first Spanish mission was constructed in Miami. You don’t see many old buildings in Miami. There are some notable exceptions particularly … Read more
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost three months and it’s time for me to go home next week. Melbourne is the fashion, arts, cultural, and sporting capital of Australia. To say there’s a lot to do is an understatement. Here are some great Melbourne tourist attractions for the first-time visitor. Tour the Central Business … Read more
If you’re new to Melbourne and you’re not sure where to go shopping, you’re in luck. Melbourne offers heaps of great shopping. Here are 10 great shopping spots in Melbourne. Melbourne Central Melbourne Central is a large shopping centre, office, and public transport hub in the city. It has cinema, a free book exchange, and … Read more
The Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum. It’s the fun museum. It’s the one with dinosaurs and bugs and lots of kids. There are 18 permanent exhibitions on various science and history themes such as dinosaurs, marine life, and evolution as well as an indoor forest, a children’s area, and a wonderful … Read more
The Queen Victoria Market is a huge open air market in Melbourne’s central business district (CBD). It’s a major landmark and the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Locals call it the Queen Vic Market or the Vic Market. It has a colourful history. Before it was a market, the site was part … Read more
We went to Luna Park Saturday night and it was awesome. There have been dozens of amusement parks all over the world named Luna Park since 1903. Melbourne’s own opened 13 December 1912. A huge smiling clown face (aka the Hellmouth) greets you as you enter fairgrounds with traditional amusements rather than high-tech rides. We’re … Read more
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