Independent & Budget Travel Blog
Brunswick Street in Fitzroy is a must visit for vegans and anyone looking to explore Melbourne’s thriving plant based food scene. With over 50 vegan friendly eateries along a single street, you’ll be spoiled for choice! Fitzroy is often referred to as the vegan hub of Melbourne as the area has a large vegan community, … Read more
Looking for the best vegan dumplings in Melbourne, Australia? The city’s thriving food scene offers plenty of options for plant based diners, with many restaurants in the CBD, Fitzroy and particularly in Chinatown offering vegan and vegetarian dumplings. These delicious and nutritious dumplings, made without any animal products, are filled with a mixture of mushrooms, … Read more
The Upfield Shared Path (also known as Upfield Bike Path) is an easy Melbourne bike ride suitable for the whole family. Approximately 10kms one way, this sealed Melbourne Cycle path begins from Royal Park train station and extends north along the Upfield railway line to Box Forest Rd in Hadfield, ending just before Gowrie train … Read more
As a recent revert to Islam, visiting the Islamic Museum of Australia was a beautiful experience. The Islamic Museum of Australia is a museum located in the inner suburb of Thornbury in Melbourne that celebrates the history, culture and diversity of Muslims in Australia. It aims to educate people about Islam, highlight the achievements of … Read more
Melbourne is one of Australia’s most vibrant cities, with a thriving arts and culture scene and an endless list of activities to keep you busy. It’s got some of the best coffee and restaurants in the world, and it’s home to some of the most beautiful architecture. There’s also some great Melbourne cycling routes to … Read more
After a big day out of exploring Melbourne’s Chinatown, it’s time for some delicious vegan food. So where do you go? Dumplings, noodles, rice bowls, soup, pho, katsu, dim sum, spring rolls, phad thai, gyoza, xiao bao, bibimbap, curry, tacos, totopos, sushi and desserts. It’s all right here. Following on from the Ultimate Chinatown Melbourne … Read more
Chinatown in Melbourne is a thriving hub of Asian culture and cuisine. It’s home to some of the best restaurants, shops, cinemas and bars, as well as cultural institutions like the Museum of Chinese Australian History. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is vibrant and exciting. You will be able to find a lot … Read more
When you’re looking for the best hot chocolate in Melbourne CBD, you don’t have to go far. Melbourne is known for its coffee. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get a great cup of hot chocolate in the city! Hot chocolate is everyone’s favourite winter drink. It’s warm, sweet, and delicious. It’s the perfect beverage … Read more
Wondering how to get from Melbourne airport to the city? You’ve come to the right place. Travelling from the airport can be a breeze, but it helps to know your options before you go. Melbourne is a city of over 5 million people, located in the state of Victoria, Australia. It’s known for its open-air … Read more
Only a few kilometres from Melbourne CBD, in the inner suburb of Kew, a colony of Grey-headed flying foxes hang out during the day in the surrounding trees along the Yarra River. Grey-headed flying foxes are large bats native to Australia. They are nocturnal but they are still active during the day cleaning themselves and … Read more