How to Survive Winter in Melbourne
The leaves that once strewn the sidewalks have now been kicked to the gutter! Or have they? That’s the Melbourne winter difference—the leaves get to stick around. After Autumn, the…
Melbourne Groceries: Where to Shop
As we all know (and you’ll soon learn) Melbournians love their food. And even if you’re not a “foodie” (DEFINITION: Aussie slang for “someone who loves food”), you’ll soon become…
Thinking of Moving to Australia? RE: Teaching Holidays
Hey, Teacher: What are you Doing with your Life? Are you tired and overworked? Do you feel drained in January? Do you look forward one week off in March to…
Grocery Shopping in Melbourne
Australian Groceries: A Bit of Background Canadian grocery prices are significantly lower than Australia’s. It seems a bit strange since we can’t even grow citrus in Canada and Aussies can…
Slang to Help You Get Around in Melbourne
Here are slang terms to help you understand where to find things and what people are directing you towards when you arrive. Aussies are very friendly and helpful, just like…
Melbourne: for the Coffee Lovers
When you move to Australia, be prepared to give up Tim Horton’s—and surprisingly (for any true Canadian Patriot) I don’t think you’ll miss it! But never fear teachers who tend-to-use-your-coffee-mug-like-a-cane,…
Melbourne Activities: what to see and do within the city
1. The Yarra River: There is so much to say I will use sub-headings. Orientation: the paths that border the Yarra on both sides take you down to the Botanical…
Tasty and Affordable Restaurants in Melbourne
Hot Honey. Breakfast and lunch? This is my—and probably the whole of suburb of Middle Park’s—favourite place for it. You can choose from the cooler (your mouth will be watering)…
My Three Favourite Laneways in Melbourne
1. Number One has to includean authentic Melbourne Coffee Experience. There’s no other choice for me: Vittoria coffee. Walking down Desgraves Street towards a class I was taking at the…
