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Melbourne. Early Spring. Intrepid adventurer Natalie Zazula sets out on a feat never attempted by a tourist: the Melbs CBD Doughnut Walk. Melbourne has been kind with the weather today, a slight breeze and warm sun encourage Natalie as she sets off down William Street in her ultra hip, forest green Doc Martens. She is joined by Maya Dodd, a Disney alumni from across the pond. Together they jaywalk across the tram tracks. They are feeling indestructible.
You can't go to Australia and not see the Great Barrier Reef, right? Everyone wants to find Nemo. I didn't find the little guy but I did find much more!
Hello! Time for round two of what I've eaten in Melbourne! There should be one more post coming in the next few days to finish it out. This post features Thai food, pizza, an AMAZING Aussie breakfast and plenty of donuts!
As my Australia trip was approaching, I messaged my friends here to get recommendations on whether or not to go to the Great Barrier Reef. I also posted in my favorite Facebook group: Girls Love Travel. The consensus was yes, definitely go. I knew deep down that would be the answer but I needed a final nudge to book flights and accommodation because it is a pricey journey when booked last minute.
I’m currently writing this post on a beautiful back patio overlooking the Port of Airlie to my left with hillsides covered in tropical vegetation all around. There are gently chirping birds and then terribly annoying cockatoos. I hear, see and feel the gentle ocean breeze. I wish I had a guidebook to tell me about all the trees and bushes I see but I am content simply knowing they are beautiful.
There is also a bottle of Australian beer open next to me so that helps it all, too.
So, Melbourne is full of food. Not sure if you caught onto that yet from my previous posts. I’ve now decided to write about all the food I’ve eaten so far in more detail. However, I have eaten so much and consumed so much coffee that it will be in installments. Probably three or four or five of them. It will be best not to read this is if you are hungry!
I’ve now been in Australia for a week and all of those days have been spent in Melbourne. I’ve been to many markets, coffee shops, beaches, restaurants, bars and stores. I really like most of the city but there are some things I cannot vibe with or that have caused me strange reactions. Since nearly everyone reading this will be familiar with Facebook, I’ve broken down some of the things I’ve encountered in Melbourne into six categories: Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad and Angry.
I’ve now spent 72 hours in Melbourne (it is pronounced Mel-bin and not Mel-born) and I love it. It is unlike any city I’ve ever experienced. Many aspects of it remind me of Europe but it is so unique as well that I cannot even offer another city as comparison!
I've never before traveled 10,000 miles to get to my destination. From a travel visa to money to Dr. Martens, here is some insight into how I've prepped for my trip to Australia!
I'm 24 and about to spend three weeks in Australia! I'm saving well over $2000 because I didn't have to pay for my flights or accommodation. I wanted to share how I made that happen. I hope my story inspires you to also take the trip of a lifetime!
