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Jan
20
2017
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5 step guide to a Melbourne city escape between Christmas and New Year

By Scott Podmore Australia / Melbourne / Victoria /

It’s a long way off but there’s a certain time of year the rest of the human race are either snoozing or have escaped to somewhere else when it comes…

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Jan
12
2017
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This summer’s hottest beach destinations near Melbourne

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Victoria /

Summer is the best time to explore the great beach destinations that are only a short drive away. Whether you like to surf, fish, play around in the sand or…

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Dec
20
2016
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4 great day trips close to Melbourne

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Melbourne /

Melbourne’s many exciting attractions and experiences draw in 2 million international tourists every year. However, too many people tend to confine themselves to the CBD. It’s worth taking a day…

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Dec
09
2016
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Family activities in Ballarat and surrounds

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Victoria /

Ballarat is a great place to visit with the family during the summer holidays. There are so many activities from panning for gold to roaming one of regional Victoria’s best…

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Nov
29
2016
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Seven new attractions in Melbourne in 2017

By Scott Podmore Australia / Melbourne / Victoria /

THERE’S a big problem when comes to visitors wanting to explore Melbourne, the world’s most liveable city. With so many diverse and big drawcard attractions, where the hell do you…

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Nov
14
2016
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Four museums in Melbourne you must visit

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Melbourne /

Melbourne is home to world class museums. They all offer an exciting educational experience. Instead of just reading about history and humanity’s greatest accomplishments in print, you can actually see…

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Oct
30
2016
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Sink your teeth into these Melbourne food adventures

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Melbourne /

Melbourne is a food-lover’s paradise. There are plenty of food adventures for you to experience around the city. Hire a car from Melbourne Airport and sink your teeth into one of…

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Sep
28
2016
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Australian Adventure Festival heads to East Gippsland

By Scott Podmore Australia / Victoria /

The second annual Australian Adventure Festival heads to East Gippsland over three days from Friday October 21 to Sunday October 23. The family-friendly event, which brings together a range of…

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Sep
15
2016
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Don’t miss these Melbourne Cup Carnival events

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Melbourne /

Springtime in Melbourne is one of the most exciting times of the year. Fashion, fine dining and racing all combine for an exciting season, which finishes with the Melbourne Cup….

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Aug
29
2016
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AFL grand final fever – five places to stay in Melbourne

By Scott Podmore Australia / Melbourne /

STAR footballers retiring, others being given the flick, a coach sacked and season over for 8 Australian Football League teams. Yep, it’s the end of the home and away season…

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Jun
26
2016
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Six ways to enjoy an escape to Sorrento

By Scott Podmore Australia / Melbourne / Victoria /

HOLIDAYS hot spots in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula don’t get much more glam than stylish Sorrento, about an hour and a half drive in your Melbourne rental car from Melbourne’s CBD…

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May
24
2016
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What’s hot on the Melbourne food scene

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Melbourne /

Food brings friends together for memorable experiences. True foodies know exactly where to head on Melbourne’s food scene to uncover some of the city’s most delicious treats. Hire a car…

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Mar
25
2016
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Snuggle up at these five cosy B&Bs in the Yarra Valley this Autumn

By Scott Podmore Australia / Melbourne / Victoria /

The Yarra Valley region makes for a relaxing weekend away at any time of year. Pick up a rental car from Melbourne Airport (https://www.drivenow.com.au/car-hire/melbourne-airport.jspc) and drive only 60 minutes to…

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Feb
28
2016
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5 great foodie events to look forward to in Melbourne

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Melbourne /

Melbourne is arguable one of the best cities in the world for foodies! With a bustling restaurant and café culture with chefs cooking up delights from all over the world,…

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Jan
31
2016
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8 great things to do in Melbourne this March

By Scott Podmore Australia / Melbourne / Victoria /

The Visit Victoria gang tells us it’s well worth thinking about a whopping March in Melbourne for 31 days of fashion, flowers, food, fast cars and world class festivities as…

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Jan
15
2016
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Five unmissable chocolate factories in Melbourne and surrounds

By Scott Podmore Australia / Melbourne / Victoria /

THEY say woman rated chocolate higher than sex in a recent survey (Women’s Health Mag) giving a whole new meaning to the saying “I’ll have what she’s having”.  The humble…

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Dec
31
2015
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Fun Melbourne holiday activities for the family this summer

By Scott Podmore Australia / Melbourne /

We’re only a couple of weeks into school holidays and some parents are already pulling their hair out. But there are loads of activities on in Melbourne throughout the holidays…

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Oct
12
2015
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One hour from Melbourne: 5 amazing things to do with the family

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Victoria /

Ever feel like a little holiday away with the family but you don’t feel like driving too far away from home? Here are five places with great family activities, which are…

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Sep
30
2015
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Unmissable music festivals in Melbourne and surrounds

By Scott Podmore Melbourne / Victoria /

Summer is quite possibly the best time of year to visit Victoria. Not only is the weather perfect (save for the occasional thunderstorm) and the public gardens perfectly manicured for…

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Sep
28
2015
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Six unconventional places to have lunch in Melbourne

By Scott Podmore Australia / Melbourne / Victoria /

Melbourne is known for its incredible food and is the perfect travel destination for those with a weakness for gluttony. While your taste buds are celebrating the amazing produce, fresh…

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Aug
30
2015
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Five great Australian sporting events you can’t miss

By Scott Podmore Australia / Hobart / Melbourne / New South Wales / Sydney / Tasmania / Victoria /

It’s no secret we Australians are absolutely crazy about our sports and springtime is arguably the most action packed time of the sporting calendar. To get into the sporting spirit,…

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Aug
28
2015
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Five natural attractions in Victoria that can’t be missed

By Scott Podmore Australia / Victoria /

The best time to get out and experience nature in Victoria is undoubtedly during the springtime, when wildflowers begin to blanket the landscapes in colour and rivers and lakes swell…

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Aug
20
2015
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Five Australian resorts for a girls weekend away

By Brianna Piazza Adelaide / Australia / Brisbane / Melbourne / New South Wales / South Australia / Sydney / Victoria /

Looking for a girls’ weekend away? Here are five resorts, which are absolutely perfect for a some relaxing time with the ladies. Smiths Beach Resort, Margaret River, WA Experience the ultimate beachfront lifestyle…

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Jul
31
2015
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Six Australian food festivals you simply cannot miss

By Scott Podmore Australia / Brisbane / Melbourne / New South Wales / Perth / Queensland / Sydney / Victoria / Western Australia /

Food, fabulous food. Everyone loves it – that’s why we celebrate it with food festivals. As we gladly wave goodbye to winter and welcome springtime with open arms, both seasons…

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