Melbournites are serious about their tucker. From hole-in-the-wall cafés down laneways, to five-star restaurants. The standards across the board are higher than anywhere I’ve found elsewhere in my travels. Now I am not a foody by any stretch but from one traveler to another - here are my picks of Melbourne’s eats. Best Chain Joint: Grill'd Sometimes you just need to grab something on the go, and with burgers that taste like the ones your mum use to make Grill'd is my pick of

Let’s face it, bus travel is a last resort for most travelers. It’s the dentist visit of the traveling world. If you could be on a plane or even a train you probably would be. But in fact there are all sorts of things going for a long distance bus trip. These include, among others; stunning scenery, $ savings, interesting local travelers, you can even get from point A to B while you sleep. So if push comes to shove and you find yourself with bus ticket in hand, here is everyt

Got an hour or two to kill and want to get a feeling of some real Melbourne subculture? Check out the lane ways in Melbourne’s CBD for a constantly evolving gallery of art and culture. Just grab a coffee and a laneways map (available free at the tourist information center in Federation Square) and take a stroll through some amazing art. Melbourne has a long history of street art. Inspiration born from New York artists created a boom at the turn of the millennium and despite m

Self-publishing is not an easy road; however by choosing to self-publish you can have control over all aspects of your project. As there are very few people personally proficient in all aspects of writing, editing, publishing and promoting their books, this journey is often a steep learning curve. To help you on your way here are five resources I have discovered during my own self-publishing adventures. 1) Scrivener Writing a book is hard work. I am not going to begin to give