It’s no secret you can’t move for good coffee in Melbourne but what makes some coffee shops stand out above the rest? For me, it’s a combination of great atmosphere, funky décor, good service, quality beans and drool-worthy cake. On that basis this is my selection of the coolest cafés/coffee shops found in Melbourne. Brother … Read more
From traditional afternoon tea to cream cheese frosted ice cream, this is my hand picked selection of the best sweet treats in Melbourne. Warning: the post will cause doughnut cravings! Shortstop Coffee & Donuts Whilst it seems Sydney-siders (myself included) are crazy for cronuts, in Melbourne at the minute its all about the doughnuts. First … Read more
A photo gallery of some the best street art in Melbourne, including work by Rone, Be Free and Vexta, and details of where to find them. (Although hurry, these walls are changing all the time!) I’ve been crushing on Melbourne since 2013. Find out why here.
We’d never heard the term ‘So:Me’ before. No Melburnian I have ever met has referred to South Melbourne as SoMe and the one I was with, Brendan from The Travel Pop, didn’t seem so keen on the moniker (which is a polite way of wording his objections.) We had a debate over it, which turned … Read more
The Lyall is rather like a stately home away from home. Tucked down a leafy street in the upmarket suburb of South Yarra, the white walls and wrought iron railings of the Lyall Hotel make it look just like a home I would like to own. (A girl can dream right?) This homely hotel comes … Read more
So I’ve got a bit of a crush. I wouldn’t say I was in love, we hardly know each other. But I can’t stop thinking about you; your laid back vibe, heavenly coffee and gallery-worthy street art on every corner. I’m completely enamoured and a little bit intimidated. I am a Londoner (an East Londoner … Read more
Luxury can be found in many different forms. When I read on the Crown Towers twitter profile that they “set the benchmark for luxury hotels in Australia”, I wondered in what way. Would it be the service? The size of the room? The scent of the toiletries? Temperature of the pool? For luxury can be … Read more
All the stylish escapes with a sense of place that we’ve stayed in and loved lately. Quick links to recommended hotels, villas and apartments to help you plan your next trip. Please note this page contains some affiliate links. Read the site disclosure policy for more info. Greece The Alex Monte Kastella, Athens Mousses Lefkada … Read more
Is it just me or do children have special powers when it comes to falling ill at inopportune times? Like family holidays. They go downhill so fast too that one minute they’re merrily jumping in and out of the hotel pool and next minute you’re asking reception to book you a taxi to the nearest … Read more
Every couple of years I share my Christmas travel gift guide full of essential travel gifts, gadgets and experiences for travel addicts. But as its rather challenging for travel fans to satisfy their itchy feet right now, I thought this year I’d do a roundup of Christmas gifts that inspire or celebrate travel instead. From … Read more