Introduction Richmond. Our little housesit era. High ceilings, slightly leaky sinks, temporary stability. At first, it felt like a calm pause between chaotic hostel life and our “we are independent adults now” dreams. But quickly, the pace picked up. Trial shifts, beach afternoons, cheap jugs at night, confusing car decisions, ferry tickets we bought too …
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Introduction / Setting After the wild Flinders Hostel Christmas chaos, Melbourne suddenly slowed down. On December 26th, Mara and I moved into our dogsit house in Richmond. It felt like a new chapter. Calm. Domestic. Grounded. Or at least… that’s what we thought. The house was beautiful — high ceilings, cute details, amazing location. But …
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Introduction Melbourne is one of Australia’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities. From art-filled laneways like Hosier Lane to peaceful afternoons at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne blends creativity, culture, and lively social life. Unlike other Australian cities, it’s less about tropical beaches and more about real-life experiences, street art, and local hangouts. City vibe: …
Traveling along Australia’s East Coast was a rollercoaster of beaches, cities, adventures, and sunsets. Here’s how I’d rank all the places I visited — including the highs and the lows. 4/10 – Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) - Kinda ugly, didn’t like the beach+ Some people say other spots on the Gold Coast are better 5/10 …
My Honest Opinion After Living in Both A big disclaimer before we start Before anything else, this matters: I was in Melbourne during the Australian summer, and it was hot. Like, consistently over 30 degrees hot. If you’re visiting Melbourne during Australian winter or spring, the vibe will absolutely be different. Melbourne is known as …
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