All those who are thinking of travelling to Europe – have you thought about working a ski season? If you have work rights in the UK – you can work in Europe!
I worked ski seasons for over 20 years and had the most wonderful time. I started off working as a ‘chalet host’ and ended [...]
I am a dutchie from a town in the east of Holland who is currently doing an internship in Melbourne at Nomads All Nations Backpackers Hostel. My town in Holland is the home of only 2700 people living their lives by doing pretty much the same thing every week. You know those places where everybody [...]
Many people cringe and turn away in fear when they think about backpacking! All the moving around, with no permanent address, no home comforts, living out of a bag, surviving on the cheapest noodles money can buy, and the general hassle of it all! Well, I’m here to tell you that backpacking is FUN!!!
Firstly, what [...]
Attention all wine lovers in Melbourne!! That time of the year is fast approaching us! When the Yarra Valley (50mins from Melbourne), holds its annual “Grape Grazing Festival“. With over 80 Wineries in the Yarra Valley it’s a fantastic way to celebrate Wine, Music, food and enjoy the scenery of the rolling hills. The festival [...]
I love the AFL, or footy as its internationally known. Where else in Australia, other than Melbourne, are there two stadiums with a capacity of 150,000 people right in the city center? On any weekend during the AFL season (March to September) you are guaranteed at least 3 games. Now my boys are the mighty [...]
Melbourne has been voted the world’s most liveable city, and there are plenty of great things to do in Melbourne with only loose change in your pocket.
In any week in Melbourne there is usually a festival or two, you can browse through the various markets and pick up a bargain, and enjoy some free entertainment. [...]
Never heard of the Moomba Festival? It’s only Australias largest FREE festival. This years event is from Friday 5th March to Monday 8th March. Labour Day weekend!
This awesome free entertainment is a celebration of Melbourne: Melbourne community, arts, people and culture.
One of the highlights has to the Birdman Rally on Sunday. If you think you [...]
The 24th Melbourne International Comedy Festival runs from 24 March to 18 April and includes both Australian and International comedy stars. Melbourne International Comedy Festival is held at various locations around Melbourne with an average ticket price around $25 per show.
Special events include:
Deadly Funny – A comedy competition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders.
Raw Comedy [...]
This writer has done extensive research into the trivia nights at various pubs around Melbourne. My previous favourite was on a Tuesday night at the Termi Pub in Richmond but now that has been trumped! The “crazy fun” trivia night on Wednesday’s in the U bar at Nomads All Nations Backpackers Hostel [...]
After Sexpo, the second most arousing event on Melbourne’s packed events
calendar has to be the Formula 1 Grand Prix! For years I always thought
my grandfathers Toyota Corolla was the fastest car in the world but it turns
out this isn’t true.
For the whole weekend Melbourne just goes car mad. Surely Lygon Street in
Carlton [...]
