Whether you have your own bike, pick up one from Melbourne's fantastic Bike Share programme or hire one from Rentabike by the river below Federation Square, you are in for a treat cycling in Melbourne. Melbourne has some great rides which I am going to try out over the next few days. Rentabike have a great map you can take with you, and also do tours if you want to have a guide. They also have electric bikes (always my first … [Read more...]
St Kilda by Tram
Melbourne is one of the cities in the world that still has a fabulous tram service and we decide a tram trip is in order - to St Kilda and the seaside. We arrange to meet Liz's 82 year old mum under the clock tower at Flinders St Station. It proves to be an excellent central place to meet - there are lots of interesting alleyways of shops to explore, great buskers by the Clock Tower and an information centre right there in Federation Square … [Read more...]
Bathing Japanese Style in Melbourne
While in Melbourne Liz and I are staying with our friend Ruth, and its her birthday. We decide to invite her to join us at The Japanese Bath House for an afternoon of pampering. It’s a great winter thing to do, and I really miss not having a bath at home – the idea of passing a gentle afternoon with friends soaking in a hot bath and sauna sounds like a treat for her and us. … [Read more...]
Window Shopping in North Melbourne
Old is chic – old buildings left to rot on the outside and funky done up inside. We are off on a browsing, eating and window shopping trip in North Melbourne's funky suburb of Fitzroy. Johnson Street and Brunswick Street here we come! … [Read more...]
North Melbourne – the Search for Good Coffee
Coffee shops are ubiquitous these days in most cities of the world – most make OK expresso, but I am on the search for the ones that have risen to the top in Melbourne for providing the best coffee and service. … [Read more...]
