Melbourne missed out on most livable city in the world this year, runner up to Vienna. Still pretty good and Australia get three cities in the top ten, Sydney & Adelaide, so Australia looks a pretty good place to live, no matter which city or town you live in, but read on to see why Melbourne has won us over . . .

Leaving Sydney over 7 years ago to live in Melbourne certainly was a big decision, but we like an adventure, so a few sleepless nights were had before informing family members. Read on to see what happened . . .

If you are looking for some Melbourne laneway, city and surrounds inspiration for a beautiful breakfast, brunch or dinner while here, then let me cover some of our favourites. Read on . . .

Yes, a date with Harry Potter and friends! Harry, Hermione, Ron, and their families will all be here, should visiting us be not enough! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts 1 & 2 is on in Melbourne, and since bookings have been brisk you need to book soon if not now if you want to see it next May.

So, do you need another reason to come to Melbourne? Well, can I mention chocolate! Below I have provided you with details of my favourite (made in Melbourne) chocolates shops & treats. Remember, life begins after chocolate!

We all have big birthday parties once in awhile to mark significant milestones, like out 1st birthday, probably our 13th on reaching the teenage years, of course our 21st, when we get the "key to the door" (very overated). Then we slow down a bit, when we realise that we are getting old and who wants to celebrate that! Perhaps, we celebrate our 30th, then maybe our 40th but after that it looks...