Degraves Street was one of Melbourne's first laneways. Laneways are narrow streets, like an alley,…read more that support diversity in public spaces. Love the cute cafes and shops along this passage off busy Flinders Street.

Degrave Street feels like Europe , people watching and lots of different people walkign through…read morewhich makes it interesting . You have buisiness people coming in for their morning meeting , creatives with their cameras and artisitc accessories. There are so many friendly homeless with a story and not to mention the tourists who are from all over the world

Feels like I moved back to LA (minus the homeless people and syringes). I like all of the graffiti…read moreartwork. The rule in Melbourne is that you can only cover it up if you do better than what's already on the wall. I have no idea how often people paint over other people's work. Cool spot to take pics and walk around and have some fun.

It's a tourist attraction a smaller less formal version of Wynwood Walls in Miami. Essentially an…read moreartist can tag this alley even over existing artists. It's free flow and you get some interesting results.

I visited The Mussel Pot at the Queen Victoria Market over a year ago and I kid you not I still…read morethink about these mussels regularly and every time I eat mussels! This was unexpectedly one of the best things I ate on my entire 2 week Australia trip!! I'm not even a big fan of mussels.... but at the market I noticed everyone was sitting at tables just eating mussels out of a big bowl? Such a random meal choice so figured it's gotta be good. Went up to order and there were so many different options I just asked the guy working there what he recommends. He suggested the chili coconut mussels which was not the one I would have picked on my own but went with it. Oh my god these mussels changed my life LOL. They were SO big, plump, juicy, and packed with so much flavor!!! The chili coconut sauce almost reminded me a bit of a curry sauce, not very spicy and very flavorful and it was perfect to mop up with the yummy bread on top. It was so good I'm literally drooling writing this review a year later and I have not had any mussels that can even begin to compare!!!! If I get to visit Australia again I am 10000% hunting down this mussel food truck as soon as I get there!

Nice fresh mussels with a side of bread, what a perfect comfort food. It's located in Prahran…read moremarket which is an awesome market.

Honestly, I probably shouldn't do tram stops because in many ways they are like bus stops - there…read moreare just way too many of them, and they are generally pretty boring. This one isn't though because it is the terminus of the tram that heads to St Kilda, and they have really done the stop up quite well. They even has a nice plaza next to it. They have plenty of shade, and of course it is also surrounded by shops, but it's St Kilda, so that shouldn't be all that surprising.

It's not a street...it's iconic, atmospheric, it's a destination. It's the playground of St Kilda!…read more Acland st is one of the most well known streets in Melbourne, due to its close proximity to the beach, the vast amount of cafes, bars, bakeries and restaurants, and great mix of high end, high street and unique fashion stores. It's more than what businesses are here though. The very heart and culture of St Kilda exists more in Acland and Fitzroy streets than anywhere else. Acland pays homage to the cultural, avante guarde quirkiness that makes St Kilda one of the greatest places in the world. Whenever I plan on going for a walk along the beach, Acland street is included in that. Actors, models, sportstars all congregate here, so you never know what you might find or who you may meet! Food, beauty, fashion, atmosphere. Oh yeah - there's a Coles and Woolies along here too, just in case you need them!

On a nice day there is nothing better than going for a ride around Elwood Park, heading to the…read morebeach for a dip and relaxing at the waters edge admiring the boats coming in and out of the marina. It's a gem of a position down on the grass looking out on the horizon at the bottom of Glenhuntly Rd where access is easy, finding a spot is easy and life sure as hell is easy when you've parked yourself in a nice spot. Get you iPod going, read a book or head down with a loved one, as it's a great pleasure to enjoy the serenity and realize why it's good to be alive!

One thing I love about Elwood is that's a cute little seaside village filled with Art Deco…read moreapartments, fabulous brunch places and plenty of French bulldogs. The other thing I dig about Elwood is the beach - stand on the foreshore and you can see the CBD and West Gate Bridge to the right, and the to the left the leafy bayside suburbs stretching as far as the eye can see. On a hot summer's day, this is a great location to chill out in the park, watch the waves lap the sand and eat My Whippy ice cream. If you're feeling more energetic, a walk to Brighton Beach and back takes less than a couple of hours. Either way, you're less than a 10 minute walk away from good coffee.

Southbank boulevard brings back memories of being 16 and finally getting the freedom to explore the…read morecity, "the city" being a restaurant at Southbank and a really D-grade nightclub at Crown Casino. But don't let my seedy memories deter you; Southbank boulevard is enduringly one of my favourite parts of the city, especially during summer. The view of the city across Fed Square and St Pauls Cathedral is so pretty and the Boulevard itself is the perfect place to stroll along and take in buskers, street artists, stop for an ice cream and feel the heat from the giant flaming tower thingys which are always a tourist trap. I recommend stopping for dinner at Bearbrass followed by a drink at Ponyfish Island. In winter there is an ice skating rink which is also kind of rad.

This is the way to enjoy a Sunday -- walk along the river, grab a drink, drop at a restaurant to…read moreeat, watch some of the performers on the walk....it does not get better than this! Awesome and always interesting.

Not really going to miss the old Chaps when I move away from here in the not too distant future…read more Used to be a lot more exciting years ago but is now a bit drab. Lots of vacant shops, places to get a decent coffee or fancy cocktails in this SY strip of Chapel St are few and far between. Lots of shops to buy polyester clothing if you're into that. Most exciting thing to happen this year on this strip was the fire above cafe Sienna. And that's saying something. Not going to miss the parking officers, the attention-seekers on their over-powered bikes and in their yellow and red Lamborghini's (parked in all of the no standing zones of course)... Nor will I miss the puke on the streets on my early Sunday morning walk or the hotels dumping glass bottles into their bins at two AM. Saying that, I will actually miss B'Stilla, G-Star & Market Lane plus my walks to the lovely Fawkner park... But I shall come to visit you guys so don't worry. I think I've overstayed my welcome. See ya Chapel St. x

This is where an abundance of cafes, restaurants and clothing outlets comes up, almost giving High…read moreStreet Armadale a run for its money. If you do not have much money to spend and/or you are not in the mood to go shopping; well then forget about it. Save your visit to Chapel Street for another time. This experience is not to be rushed either; it is meant to be enjoyed and appreciated at a slowish pace; so make a day out of this experience on your day off. I am not joking about the money part. You need to also be in the mood to reward yourself for all your hard work; otherwise the experience will be made redundant. The vibe is like a visa platinum credit card with a credit limit of anywhere from $20,000 upwards. South Yarra is a great, trendy area (kind of like Newtown in Sydney) yet it is expensive. You could even live in the city on less rent than what your might have to pay to live in this area. I love Chapel Street, and it is usually always on the agenda of visitors to Melbourne in particular: not many people visit Melbourne without having to visit Chapel Street; and it is also a common theme among the locals who are in the mood for a great day out.

Going for a run along the foreshore at sunrise must be one life's great experiences. If you haven't…read moretried it - you should. Watch the waves against the shore; the ships on the bay; the early birds catching their worms. Lots of amenities along the way if you are caught short. Plenty of cafes for a well earned coffee afterwards, though they may not be open at sunrise. If want something more sedate, check out the Solar System Trail. Starting at the Sun at Elwood, the trail is 5.9 kilometres to Pluto at Sandridge Beach. Scaled so that every metre represents 1 million kilometres, you could be traveling at warp speed with every step. Nepture is near Bay st.

If you've got little kids, this is a great spot to take them to look at the cruise ships coming in…read moreto port. Quieter than the St Kilda Beach rollerblading/cycling strip, this end of the beach strip is a haven for walkers and big with families. This might not be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but I'm going to be really honest and let you know that when I go, I'm here for one thing and one thing only. Puppy Stalking. Outside of the summer season (November - March), the beach is open to dogs. As an apartment-dwelling, dogless, dog lover, Port Melbourne is a great place to come and sneak cuddles from the enthusiastic dogs of other people. Bonus points for being a short stroll to tons of dog-friendly cafes along Bay St. Please let me pat your cute dog. I'll try not to be creepy about it, I swear.

Tucked away beneath an underpass on the border of Southbank and South Melbourne, Backlot Studios is…read morea cute little screening room that makes for an intimate and unique event space. Greeted with a goodie bag of delicious movie snacks, we got some time to eye the awesome display of movie posters and paraphernalia that made my empty walls at home feel plenty envious. Then, it was into the cinema and time to start the show. I didn't know anything about 'Me, Earl and the Dying Girl' going in, which was a fun way to approach a film in a time where the Internet usually ruins half a film for you before you see it (*shakes fist at Internet and tells it to get off my lawn*). It was a really touching coming-of-age tale that subverts the usual clichés and aims for a greater truth about love and loss in the adolescent years, all with an off-beat but real sense of humour rare in such 'teen films'. A perfect double-bill with 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' surely beckons. Also noticed Backlot do a monthly cult film screening which sounds like a lot of fun. Have subscribed to the twitters and facebooks to keep updated on those. Thanks Tresna and all involved!

I'm a lucky girl! These Yelp events are just plain awesome. What's not to love? Backlot Studios is…read moreamazing, I want to have a birthday party or big event there! Movie snacks, every treat you could want and oh yes, i ate every one, all while watching a really good movie BEFORE the general public. Then swag! I'm loving the Yelp reusable shopping bag. Everybody loves those, especially the earth. Huge fan of the Sofi Spritz, delicious. I'm glad those are coming back in fashion. Had one too many of those! A wonderful night :)