I'm not much of a coffee drinker. In fact, I don't drink it at all. Tea is my chosen beverage, followed shortly by Coca Cola. But by not drinking coffee, I've been missing out on important parts of the places I visit. No espresso in Italy, no drip coffee at New York diners and no flat whites in … [Read more...] about Tasting Melbourne’s Coffee Culture
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The Ultimate Australian Bucket List
My time in Australia was chock full of continuously surreal experiences. How can you not see a kangaroo in real life or learn the lingo? As I reflect back on my time in Australia and plan a future trip, I've created the ultimate Australia bucket list of the experiences you can't visit Oz without … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Australian Bucket List
Photo Friday: Brighton Beach, Australia
There's one place close to my heart and on my mind on a near daily basis: Australia. It's somewhere I plan on returning to very, very soon. More on that soon (P.S. if you sign up for my newsletter, you'll be the first to know the details!). I want to go back to the place where I spent one of the … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Brighton Beach, Australia
Photo Essay: Melbourne Street Art
While Melbourne didn't get a chance to impress me, I did appreciate the street art that makes the city so popular with the hip, artsy set. I had read about the so-called "graffiti alley," better known as Hosier Lane, before visiting Melbourne but knew I had to track it down for myself. Located … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Melbourne Street Art
Australian Backpacker Bars
Backpacker bars make the travel scene what it is in Australia: "no worries." Most major hostels have their own in-house bars but each one is unique, with cheap drinks, activities and rowdy backpackers abound. They're the only places where you will find a party every night of the … [Read more...] about Australian Backpacker Bars