Nov 22, 2023 • 7 min read
Melbourne is a sprawling city, but its center is surprisingly easy to navigate and the transport is very affordable. Here's everything you need to know.
Nov 20, 2023 • 6 min read
Melbourne's full social calendar means there's no bad time to visit. Be it sun-drenched fun with the masses or crowd-free culture, we've got the lowdown.
Nov 17, 2023 • 5 min read
It may not be Australia's top beach destination, but there are plenty of sheltered sandy stretches near Melbourne. Here are the best.
Nov 2, 2023 • 6 min read
Melbourne has a wonderful collection of neighborhoods, each with their own distinct character. Here's how to choose the perfect one for your vacation.
Nov 2, 2023 • 10 min read
Melbourne is home to a wealth of fantastic attractions for visitors. The best news? Many of them are free to enjoy.
Oct 28, 2023 • 7 min read
From forest trails to steam railways, these inspiring spots around Melbourne make for great day trips, and none of them require a car to reach.
Oct 26, 2023 • 8 min read
Melbourne is an incredible city brimming with top experiences. Make the most of your first visit with our pick of the best things to do when you get there.
Jul 6, 2023 • 4 min read
These fabulous independent retailers embody the creative verve of Australia’s cultural capital.
Jun 19, 2021 • 6 min read
Whether you’re looking for a grassy patch to picnic or a shady spot to people watch, Melbourne has green spaces of all kinds.
Jun 1, 2021 • 6 min read
From mountain ranges to former gold mining towns, here's our pick of the best Victoria road trips from Melbourne.
May 4, 2020 • 10 min read
It’s undeniably one of travel’s greatest pleasures; wandering the streets of a whole new city, soaking up its character and exploring its hidden wonders…
Oct 24, 2019 • 5 min read
Spending Christmas in Australia? Christmas down under means festive markets, summer sun, lazy days beachside and, yes, more shrimp on the barbie.
Sep 18, 2019 • 8 min read
We’ve picked out ten of the best music festivals happening across the world between the months of September and March.
Sep 8, 2019 • 7 min read
Like so much in life, social media gives the expat experience a deceptive gloss – but the darker side of expat life is usually cropped out of the frame…
Jul 19, 2019 • 6 min read
Globetrotters are increasingly planning overseas trips around edible itineraries. Sofia Levin is on a mission to encourage people to #EatCuriously both at…
Jul 11, 2019 • 7 min read
Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…
Jul 10, 2019 • 6 min read
Featuring the fastest road-course cars and the most cutting-edge technology, the Formula 1 series has been the pinnacle of auto racing for nearly 70 years…
Jun 21, 2019 • 6 min read
One in five (4.2 million) Australians have a disability and accessibility is a hot topic in the Australian travel industry right now. In 2018…
Mar 20, 2019 • 6 min read
Australia is such a huge country that it seems logical to cross it by plane. But there is another option, one that becomes a memorable holiday in itself:…
Mar 26, 2018 • 5 min read
Melbourne’s classic pubs, historic theatres and basement bars offer more than just beer, Broadway and Bloody Marys – they also crank out some of the city…
Mar 20, 2018 • 6 min read
With its rugged good looks and effortless quirks, Australia was always destined for the screen. The country's pristine beaches, scorching deserts and…
Jun 22, 2017 • 5 min read
The more Lonely Planet Local Sofia Levin travels, the more she appreciates how spoiled she is living in multicultural Melbourne. A journalist and food…