Melbourne

Australia is a dream country for many and was for me too. I moved to Australia more than a decade ago to pursue further education and as you can imagine I’ve had my share of struggles adjusting and living here. So although I call Australia home now, I’ve also lived as a digital nomad in Bagan, Banff, Bangkok, Bali, Vietnam, Kathmandu, and Laos. With that said, I can assure you this is my unbiased view on the pros and cons of living in Australia. This island country has 6 states and 2 territories. ie Sydney – New South Wales, Melbourne-

Thinking about camping on Philip Island? This article covers the list of camping areas with powered sites and also free camping sites within driving distance to Phillip Island, Victoria because there are currently no free camping grounds on the Island. Philip Island is a local favorite and visitors’ sought-after destination. Located about 2 hours drive away from the city center. It is a great spot to see the penguin parade, scenic views and wildlife are spectacular and the seals as well as the Antarctica exhibit are some personal favorites. You can also expect to see a slice of Victorian country life by the

With the pandemic taking over the world in March 2020, and international travel on a halt; I have been busy exploring my own backyard (Sydney). I have hiked to all the National parks I wanted to, seen all the places in Sydney I wanted to and wrote about it here. Now it is time to move! Since we Aussies cannot travel overseas, I decided to move from Sydney to Melbourne, and here is all the tea. I mean it looks like if we want to leave the country we have to become boat people! Imagine, boats filled with Aussies start

Further to the best things to do in Wilsons Prom, today I am sharing the best Wilsons prom walks for you all. Wilsons Promontory National Park is one of the local’s and visitors’ favorite destinations to go for a turquoise ocean, camping, and secluded walks among the rainforest. You can expect to be in a walker’s paradise as there are not 1 but over 20 walks, hikes, and overnight hikes available. This national park is open every day including public holidays and weekends and these are the times when it is fully packed with families also. Note: camping and accommodation

If you are looking for a post lockdown weekday or weekend trip out of Melbourne, Lake Eildon could be it. This 2 days trip to Magnificent Lake Eildon includes both hiking and kayaking meaning relaxing as well as an adrenaline activity. It took us about 2 hours to drive from the center of Melbourne, passing Yarra Valley and Healsville to arrive in the town of Eildon. The feeling of getting out of the 5km lockdown was enhanced by seeing all the lush greens, cows, horses, and sheep along the way outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. When

I moved to Melbourne from Sydney last quarter in 2020 and it has been nothing but a blessing even in these tough times. There are so many fun things to do, and beautiful places to see but Melbourne is also known for having four seasons in one day. Although no one can predict the weather one hundred percent, the best you can do is prepare in advance. So if you are looking for things to do in Melbourne when raining, I got you. This article covers free and paid museums, indoor activities, and tours that are perfect on a rainy

If you have decided to visit Melbourne for a short vacation, be aware that you may end up living here! The city is breathtaking, with iconic sites to spruce up your adventure. Whether you are a visitor, blogger, or want to get new shots for your Instagram, Melbourne is the place to visit. Getting the right locations to take epic pictures is relatively easy but can be daunting without a local guide. So I hope this Instagram worthy places in Melbourne guide will help you. 13 most instagrammable places in Melbourne 1. Cook’s Cottage This English cottage is Australia’s oldest

This article features secret Melbourne walks you may have never heard of before but remember to stay at least 1.5m away from other Victorians. Very few things can top quiet and refreshing walks in and around parks and streets. Keeps you fit and is a great way to get out and about, especially during these unusual times that saw people confined in their houses for months. The only problem is people are discovering these hidden secrets, making it increasingly difficult to enjoy quiet walks. With that said, these secret Melbourne walks can be done solo while you explore your local

Over the last weekend, I had the opportunity to catch up with one of my school friends and his beautiful family. It is a delight to meet old friends and incredible to realize how far each of us has come since those school days in Nepal. We decided to go explore Wilsons Prom – Melbourne’s prime hiking and camping destination. So in today’s blog, I will cover things to do at Wilson’s Prom. Do you know how the name Wilsons prom came about? Based on the archaeological records, the Australian indigenous were living here at least 6,500 years ago, and

Although I had visited Melbourne before now it has been 6 months since I am living here. A bit of lockdown and restrictions were involved last year but I have managed to explore and find the secrets of Melbourne. I guess being a travel blogger helps because as soon as I am in a new place I get excited and want to know all about it. We are not talking about royal botanic gardens or Yarra river or great ocean road trips. Everyone knows that, let me share with you some secrets of Melbourne that mostly only locals know. These