Here are my top 10 school holiday activities for Easter. If you click on the name of the attraction, it will link to my review of it, a map, website and pricing details. Activities 1-6 are outdoor activities as the weather is predicted to be mostly sunny this week. However, just in case there are [...]
Munch, crunch, lunch! The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is on again and bigger than Ben Hur. Spoil yourself with an Express Lunch. Perfect for those having a staycation! For $35, you are able to enjoy a 2 course meal and a glass of wine at some of Australia’s top restaurants in Melbourne. See the [...]
“Paths of Hate” is a gripping film concerning the futility of war and focusing on two fighter pilots in a death duel, “The Show” features circus performers in their time off, and is a visual treat, “Meet Buck” is an amusing film about a reindeer, “Laszlo” is a poignant refugee story in collage, and “The [...]
Cleopatra and Mark Antony’s story was first told to me at the National Gallery of Victoria (the NGV) on a school excursion. We stared at the painting of Cleopatra about to drop a pearl into vinegar – this would of course completely destroy the pearl. However, the guide explained that Cleopatra wanted to demonstrate to [...]
On a rainy day, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, referred to fondly as ACMI, is a great place to visit. Think of it as part of your wet weather program. The kids will love it too. There is free entry to the permanent exhibition – Screen Worlds. It has a clever array of [...]
A perfect way to begin your holiday is to take a walking tour of the city with Meltours. I thought I knew Melbourne pretty well, but realised that there is always more to learn after I did the 3 hour Laneways tour with Jerome. He is a relaxed guide and generous in sharing his knowledge [...]
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