Collingwood, Melbourne for Ladies

Melbourne is the world’s fourth most liveable city of 2025, partly because of its charming shops for women.  Collingwood is full of them. Here are six essential shops in Collingwood to visit.

Melbourne Astrology Walk Launches in St Kilda

Through the free Melbourne Astrology Walk podcast some of the world’s most popular and best-known astrologers will walk you through the meaning of every planet in your horoscope, as you walk from sculpture to sculpture along the Melbourne Solar System Trail.

Sipping Along Smith Street, Melbourne

I’m not sure if it was because it was a quiet afternoon, or it’s general practice, though every place we visited on Smith St allowed me a little taster from the taps before I committed. Excellent for me as I am very fussy about beer and very ignorant about wine.

Melbourne Stonehenge A.K.A Melbhenge

Melbourne Henge photo by Jessica Adams

Melbourne is laid out in a grid, like Manhattan, which is why the Melbourne Henge phenomenon occurs in a spectacular way in February and November.

Melbourne’s Beach Bar for Dogs

A bar for dogs with great open-air dining for their owners, near a dog-friendly beach is hard to find. But The Dog’s Bar in Melbourne has it all, perfect for pooches and their human friends.