With a boom in tourism and an emergence of multi-ethnic culture, Sydney has evolved incredibly over the past couple of d... [more]
One of my friends in Boston is planning her first trip to Australia and asked me to compile a list of must-dos for her. ... [more]
You don't need H. G. Wells' Time Machine to journey into the Australian Gold Rush era. A mere 90-minute drive from Melbo... [more]
Australians love water and why shouldn't we? We're surrounded by some of the most fascinating beaches in the world. Whet... [more]
Meatless Monday is an international campaign promoting people to become vegetarians for a day a week to improve personal... [more]
Plain pancakes for breakfast are passé. These days it's all about variation and experimentation. For a relaxed breakfast... [more]
Montsalvat is not only Australia's oldest and most renowned artists' colony but also home to many artists including pain... [more]
Crepes are delectable, often addictive. And being one of the national dishes of France, they make me wonder how French w... [more]
The ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temple also known as the Hare Krishna temple is a religious... [more]
Every Sunday between 9am and 1pm, Latrobe University's Bundoora campus springs to vigour with the Kingsbury Drive Commun... [more]
Regrettably, for most people words like 'variety' or 'mind-blowing' don't often pair with vegetarian food. But I reckon ... [more]
Okay, so Melbourne doesn't boast of the fancy 'Caribbean climate' but that doesn't make our beaches any less special. Co... [more]
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Mt Baw Baw is snow, but most of us don't realise that it is a fabul... [more]
Gurdwara Sahib Blackburn is a religious place of worship open for visitors of all ethnic backgrounds. The temple is loca... [more]
Tired of paying your beautician for a facial every month? Well, here's the trick - try these super-simple DIY masks to r... [more]
As summer turns on the heat, it's time for some cooling drinks. But a recent study suggests that more people gain weight... [more]
For once you won't have to worry about things like hiring a babysitter or finding a parking space or even dressing up fo... [more]
Mount Martha is the name given to a mountain and a reclusive suburb around 70 km south-east of Melbourne. It is situated... [more]
Flowers, cards, chocolates, gifts – Valentine's Day wouldn't feel right without any one of these. But there's always tha... [more]
My first visit to Edithvale beach has always been a lingering memory for me. Not only because it was my first time at a ... [more]
If you're in a mood for authentic Nepalese or Indian flavours, head to The Kathmandu Cottage in West Melbourne. They hav... [more]
Nepalese cuisine involves many variations depending upon the climate and ethnicity. Though there are many regional culin... [more]
Touted as one of the best restaurants in Ivanhoe, Va Tutto is indeed a great place for modern Italian food with a touch ... [more]
Gordon Studio Glassblowers gallery and studio is set in the picture-perfect Mornington Peninsula, an hour's drive from M... [more]
Toorak Village is a swank and elegant place to shop and explore some of Melbourne's finest things. A hop, skip and jump ... [more]
Tucked away in a peaceful nook of Eltham, Ginger Garlic is a good place to enjoy a hearty Indian meal. The food is fresh... [more]
Curry Vault is a fine place for a relaxed meal within the Melbourne CBD; it's nested in a cosy lane off Collins Street. ... [more]
For over fifteen years, the Shri Shiva Vishnu temple has been an important place of worship for the Hindu community of V... [more]
Established in 1979, Donnini's is a fine Italian restaurant located at Carlton's famous Lygon Street. It specialises in ... [more]
Located in the heart of Carlton's famous Italian orbit – Lygon Street – Papa Gino's is a vibrant place to enjoy good Ita... [more]
The village suburb of Williamstown, just a 15-minute drive from the Melbourne CBD, is a heritage area that boasts of a c... [more]
STREAT is a social enterprise aiming to provide employment and life skills to homeless young people. They run street caf... [more]
Situated in the bend of Yarra River, Abbotsford Convent precinct is as breathtakingly beautiful as historic and artistic... [more]
Samosa is a dish that has been around since 10th century. Regarded as fit for nobility, found across several countries (... [more]
Founded in 1884, the Art Gallery of Ballarat is the oldest and largest regional art gallery of Australia. It houses coll... [more]
Lamingtons are a true blue Aussie delicacy, popularly referred to as the 'national cake of Australia'. Despite claims fr... [more]
Originating in Naples as a humble Neapolitan pie with tomato, pizza is one of the most popular dishes across the globe t... [more]
Puffing Billy is not merely a handsome steam train that plies across the Dandenong Ranges; it is indeed a slice of nati... [more]
We love BBQ food as much as we love the great Australian outdoors. So let's simply combine them and enjoy a 'Barbie' pic... [more]
Sometimes simple pleasures of life are underestimated or worse still, forgotten. Remember the last time you had a soft, ... [more]