Melbourne is known as the most liveable city in the world, and after immersing myself in its bustling streets for the last six months, I know exactly why it won that title.

From the unique street art to the delicious cuisine, Melbourne has variety. From January the 1st to December the 31st, Melbourne is always putting on a show. Host to some of the worlds famous sporting and cultural events, there is always something fresh and exciting to check out.

For those anti-city folks as well, Melbourne isn't all concrete jungle. Drive an hour out of the city and you can immerse yourself in the Yarra Valley, a region known for it's delicious Australian wine and beautiful scenic drives. Or for those beach and surfer lovers, check out the Mornington Peninsula and Torquay.

All in all, Melbourne oozes adventure in all aspects of the word. Come check it out, you wont be disappointed.

My List of Top 10 favourite places to see in and around Melbourne:

The Botanical Gardens - It may sound boring, but after spending an afternoon here, any stresses can be cured.
Watch a "Footy" Match - Catch one of the AFL teams playing regularly at the MCG or Etihad Stadium
Hawthorn/Glenferrie - Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn is a great place to check out for some cheap (but great) meals or drinks. Only a 10-15 minute train journey outside the city, but it is really worth it.
Fitzroy - The Hipster Capital of Melbourne is filled with quirky bars and restaurants. Watch out for those warehouse pallets, Fitzroy loves using them in any possible situation.
Hosier Lane - Hosier Lane is only a 5 minute walk (or less), from Flinders Street Station. Probably the coolest side street you will ever come across. It is the home to some inspiring and creative street art, and in return is bursting with colour. A must see !!
Check out the CBD - One of my favourite things to do is have a general walk around the city, and pop into a couple of the many cafe's Melbourne has to offer.
Vic Night Markets - Summer night market runs from Nov - Mar every year, open from 5pm - 10pm every Wednesday evening. And then from June - August the Winter market moves in at the same times. Full of local cuisine and craft items to enjoy.
Yarra Valley - The Yarra Valley offers some amazing scenery, especially if you take a trip up the Dandenong's for a view of the city (best at sunset). During the day, fall in love with the many Vineyards you can visit, and try the many Australian wines on offer. There are many fruit orchards around as well if you fancy picking up the freshest of fresh fruit straight from the tree.
Mornington Peninsula - As it says in its name, it is a Peninsula about 1 hour south east of the city, home to some beautiful beaches. If you are a SUP fan, I found the beaches here to be quite calm, so a great spot to get the SUP board out and explore along the coast.
St. Kilda - The infamous St. Kilda is the Suburb South East of the city. Its home to the popular attractions of St. Kilda Beach, Luna Park and the cute little St. Kilda penguins that come ashore every evening.

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