Iggy's Guidebook
Food scene
Best coffee in town
I kind of like this coffee corner, also cuz it's right next to the public library. So if you want to check the Newspapers, Magazines or just your favourite books, you can do that for free.
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House of Cards
207 City RdI kind of like this coffee corner, also cuz it's right next to the public library. So if you want to check the Newspapers, Magazines or just your favourite books, you can do that for free.
St. Ali is only 3-4 blocks away from the apartment and has one of the bests coffees in town. It's costly, not gonna lie, but it's worth every penny.
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St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlSt. Ali is only 3-4 blocks away from the apartment and has one of the bests coffees in town. It's costly, not gonna lie, but it's worth every penny.
If you are coeliac (or GlutenFree) like me, you're gonna adore this place! Everything is GF, full of proteins and super healthy. So if you're down for a low-cost healthy meal, this is your place! Only 2 blocks away from home.
SpudBAR
If you are coeliac (or GlutenFree) like me, you're gonna adore this place! Everything is GF, full of proteins and super healthy. So if you're down for a low-cost healthy meal, this is your place! Only 2 blocks away from home.
Neighbourhoods
Port Melbourne is great to spend some time going for a walk, chilling on a bbq next to the beach or just having a great pizza. Either during summer or winter, it's a great location.
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Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne is great to spend some time going for a walk, chilling on a bbq next to the beach or just having a great pizza. Either during summer or winter, it's a great location.
Brunswick is the hippie/hipster suburb of Melbourne. Great vintage and op stores, full of lovely decorated retail shops and cafes. Don't miss it on your visit!
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Brunswick
Brunswick is the hippie/hipster suburb of Melbourne. Great vintage and op stores, full of lovely decorated retail shops and cafes. Don't miss it on your visit!
Amazing Botanical Gardens for a romantic walk or just to feel the different vegetation and micro-climates in this unique city. Also, make sure to visit the Shrine of Remembrance, also FREE of entry.
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Mga Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Amazing Botanical Gardens for a romantic walk or just to feel the different vegetation and micro-climates in this unique city. Also, make sure to visit the Shrine of Remembrance, also FREE of entry.
Enjoy a great park in the middle of the city's skyscrapers. Modern, eco-friendly and multipurpose areas where to bbq, play table tennis with kids or just lay on the grass to chill.
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Docklands Park
1-91 Harbour EsplanadeEnjoy a great park in the middle of the city's skyscrapers. Modern, eco-friendly and multipurpose areas where to bbq, play table tennis with kids or just lay on the grass to chill.
Free Parking
In front of this classic Aussie pub, you will find a street car park where to park your vehicle for FREE.
North Port Hotel
In front of this classic Aussie pub, you will find a street car park where to park your vehicle for FREE.
Payo sa lungsod
Mga paraan para makatipid
CBD has a Free Tram Zone
You don't need the Myki card (transportation card) if you want to hop on and off the public transport net within the CBD (3000) area. So... that's cool!
Ang dapat iempake
Bring always warm clothes
Melbourne is known for its minute-by-minute weather changes, so bring warm clothes even in summer. In this city, you never know what the weather is gonna be like, so... be prepared to be like an onion wearing all those layers. ;)
Mga kapaki-pakinabang na parirala
Aussie slang is quite interesting
Here are some examples:
1. Arvo – Afternoon (S’Arvo – this afternoon!)
2. Barbie – Barbecue
3. Bogan – This word is used for people who are, well let’s say, rednecks. Or, if you like, just call your friends a bogan when they are acting weird.
4. Bottle-O – Bottle Shop, basically a place to buy alcohol
5. Brekky – Breakfast
6. Ciggy – a Cigarette
7. Crikey – an expression of surprise
8. Defo – Definitely
9. Esky – An insulated container that keeps things cold (usually beers)
10. Goon – is a cheap, boxed wine.