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Distinctively Melbourne
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My quest to give it up….
It all started after I made the big move to Melbourne.
Hailing from a small town, my idea of a good coffee involved a jar of instant, some boiling water and a good helping of sugar…but all this was about to change when I moved to the coffee capital of Australia… Read more
Autumn Arrival
When the leaves turn golden, the air crisps and footy season hits Melbourne, I hold back a tear. Goodbye summer, hello winter.
But a change is as good as a holiday and with a rare weekend at leisure, a mini break is planned in an effort to cheer me up. All in the name of research for our visitors of course. Read more
It's all about sweat and balls
Williams sisters – strength, Monfils – antics, Hewitt – intensity, Nadal – toughness, Ivanovic and Sharapova – sex.
12 games in 2 days. Yes, this is work, I promise.
January in Melbourne - tennis, sun, icy cold beer, girls in short skirts, topless men, chanting, sweating, furry yellow tennis balls.
lots of them all. Read more
Fun and Adventure Wanted
It was one of those days.
Spilt coffee, broken fax, creative (“in my own time”) graphic designer, looming deadlines …
I was about to give up and hit the town when an email appeared in my inbox. The subject line simply read “fun and adventure wanted”.
Ironically, here I was being asked for fun – the one thing I’d lacked all day Read more
Understanding Melbourne
But Melbourne isn’t a city on the “must see” list, he said.
I challenged that.
To understand Melbourne you’ve got to spend some time to get to know her. Get under her skin Read more
A recipe for a gastronomic adventure
You will need:
- Yourself, friends and/or family
- Your MPT tour guide and private vehicle
- Your highly regarded local chef
- The breathtaking setting of the Mornington Peninsula
- Willingness to have a “hands on” cooking experience
Introducing Melbourne Private Tours
Welcome to the very first Melbourne Private Tours blog,
brought to you by Suzarella.
To truly experience Melbourne – get a local to show you around….
A tour but not a tour
Last Friday night
It was one of those wintery, Melbourne nights. Actually, those sorts of nights are what Melbourne is all about in winter. Embrace and you too, will love.
They’re the nights where, even as a local, you discover a new, hidden, cosy bar – one of the intriguing places Melbourne is known for – and you caress your first drink, whilst sinking into the well-loved couch and making new, best friends. Read more
