"My winter escape" Melbourne by knerten

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Why "winter" escape?

I was in Christchurch, New Zealand at the time, with cold and dreary weather and I thought that going north could only improve the situation. Well, it didn't do much in terms of weather, but I fell in love with this city instantly. So alive and vibrant, diverse and muliticultural. And for an Asian food lover, particularly Indonesian food, I found what I was looking for. Too bad I only had a few days here. I'd love to go back.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Diverse diverse diverse!
  • Cons:Far from the city to the outlying sights and parks and hikes
  • In a nutshell:Colourful!
  • Last visit to Melbourne: Aug 2004
  • Intro Updated Aug 8, 2004
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  • australia2's Profile Photo
    Aug 17, 2005 at 7:15 AM

    Tragedy in Melbourne ! One of the IKEA stores is closing !! A bigger one has opened .!? Thank you Jan for your visit to my Melbourne. Nice shots of yours. Laurie.

  • tpal's Profile Photo
    Nov 10, 2004 at 12:18 PM

    Well Jan, I have to admit to indulging un IKEA Swedish meatballs as well in Hamilton, Ontario. No bad in a pinch. Melbourne is sounding pretty good as winter approaches in Buffalo, NY! Thanx ...Tom

  • pepples46's Profile Photo
    Oct 18, 2004 at 10:08 PM

    oh yes, Aussies have the biggest brekkies you'll ever see. excellent food tips........again Jan! I'll go and raid my fridge now.

  • mansionion's Profile Photo
    Oct 8, 2004 at 8:39 AM

    I like the IKEA's Swedish meatballs too! Never missed it whenever I go to IKEA store here. :) -m-

  • craic's Profile Photo
    Sep 28, 2004 at 9:39 AM

    Really looking forward to my trip to melbourne.

  • vec's Profile Photo
    Sep 22, 2004 at 3:27 PM

    Swedish meatballs with french fries... that shuoldn't be legal for IKEA to serve that :) You will never find that in Sweden! /Daniel

  • KaiM's Profile Photo
    Sep 6, 2004 at 12:34 PM

    Good to know that IKEA has meatballs even Down Under. I just bought a new bookshelf at a German IKEA store - and had meatballs after that.

  • keeweechic's Profile Photo
    Sep 5, 2004 at 7:47 PM

    You can't beat Melbourne's restaurants, but no loo at the Basque? Did you eat your way around Melbourne??...haha great recommendations.

  • Myndo's Profile Photo
    Aug 29, 2004 at 5:47 AM

    You had me laughing about your IKEA tip (and made me think abot trying the one we have here... :-). Seems that you like to eat, your restaurant tips are just great! I liked Melbourne, too, but I wish I had your tips then.

  • dmirebella's Profile Photo
    Aug 26, 2004 at 5:37 PM

    u remind me of my swedish friend - when she misses home food - she heads to the nearest ikea as well! cheers.

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