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Returning back to Oz after 4 years away I was shocked at how much more expensive it is now. A lot of people are blaming the drought but I think that this is an excuse being used by a lot of people who are profiteering. To save money, stay in hostels with self-catering facilities and cook for...more Returning back to Oz after 4 years away I was shocked at how much more expensive it is now. A lot of people are blaming the drought but I think that this is an excuse being used by a lot of people who are profiteering. To save money, stay in hostels with self-catering facilities and cook for youself, eating out and drinking has become very expensive here.close

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by geosta – posted on Nov 18, 2007

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Melbourne isn\'t Sydney. Whether thats a good thing or not, I don\'t know. Sydney is the beautiful sister that everyone likes and always has fun with. Melbourne is like the ugly sister, with a nicer personality. Melbourne has a better vibe, is easy to get around and has good...more Melbourne isn\'t Sydney. Whether thats a good thing or not, I don\'t know. Sydney is the beautiful sister that everyone likes and always has fun with. Melbourne is like the ugly sister, with a nicer personality. Melbourne has a better vibe, is easy to get around and has good food and drinking outlets in and around the city. It has the slightly Bohemian feel of Budapest in the 1980\'s. Only the Yarra isn\'t nearly as beautiful as other rivers in large cities (in fact I would place it closer to the very bottom of the pile). One thing i definitely did like about Melbourne was the fact they oppostie Crown Casino was a place called Batman Park. Anywhere that\'s neaming parks after Batman is surely on the right path... close

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by Daninfranc – posted on Nov 9, 2007

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Melbourne is a gorgeous city!! It has a very European feel! The way the city is laid out is great and very easy to get around on either the trams or walking. I really enjoyed my holiday in Melbourne, the night life and shopping was great! I was lucky to be there when the comedy festival was on so...more Melbourne is a gorgeous city!! It has a very European feel! The way the city is laid out is great and very easy to get around on either the trams or walking. I really enjoyed my holiday in Melbourne, the night life and shopping was great! I was lucky to be there when the comedy festival was on so I got to enjoy different comedians in Federation Square for free!! But they are always doing different festivals so it doesn’t matter what time of year you go there is always something on. I would definitely recommend the Great Ocean Road tour; it is a long day but definitely worth it as the views is fantastic! I also went on the Neighbours tour and Neighbours night at the Elephant and the wheelbarrow, both were a laugh!close

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by aislinnmurphy – posted on May 3, 2007

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I've been to Melbourne a few times now and I love the city more and more every time. Being European, I think a lot of the city's appeal is that it reminds me of my home continent. Aside from the European flavour, however, the shopping is superb, you'll find excellent bars and restaurants on...more I've been to Melbourne a few times now and I love the city more and more every time. Being European, I think a lot of the city's appeal is that it reminds me of my home continent. Aside from the European flavour, however, the shopping is superb, you'll find excellent bars and restaurants on every corner and the people are super friendly....did I mention the shopping????close

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by catherinegilvarry – posted on May 2, 2007

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There's a reason why this city is voted 'the most livable city in the world' year upon year. And after living there for 4 months i was in tears leaving! For me it was way ahead of Sydney due to the laid back nature of it and the coffee culture and cool bars and suburbs. I could go on and on but...more There's a reason why this city is voted 'the most livable city in the world' year upon year. And after living there for 4 months i was in tears leaving! For me it was way ahead of Sydney due to the laid back nature of it and the coffee culture and cool bars and suburbs. I could go on and on but it's a must while in Oz. St Kilda is one of the best parts too!close

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by grainne – posted on May 1, 2007

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Melbourne was my top city in Australia. I lived there for 3 months, staying in a hostel and doing door to door sales. Melbourne is a new city and has a cultural mix of nationalities unlike any other city. Its got the tastiest restaurants, great bars and lots of happening suburbs. The skyline is...more Melbourne was my top city in Australia. I lived there for 3 months, staying in a hostel and doing door to door sales. Melbourne is a new city and has a cultural mix of nationalities unlike any other city. Its got the tastiest restaurants, great bars and lots of happening suburbs. The skyline is amazing and along the Yarra river a great place to hang out and have an open barbequeue.close

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by Carmel – posted on May 1, 2007

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as much as i loved Sydney, i loved Melbourne for entirely different reasons, for one its alot more laidback then Sydney, plus the music scene is second to none, melbourne has huge greek and italian communities, so you can guess that the cuisine and the choice of restuarants is excellent to,the...more as much as i loved Sydney, i loved Melbourne for entirely different reasons, for one its alot more laidback then Sydney, plus the music scene is second to none, melbourne has huge greek and italian communities, so you can guess that the cuisine and the choice of restuarants is excellent to,the arts are also huge in Melbourne so their is plenty to do in that regard alsoclose

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by dave – posted on May 1, 2007

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Brilliant city. While i do love Sydney, Melbourne has a very different vibe to it, its alot more chilled out and SO many coffee shops to choose from. If you are a coffee fiend (or hot chocolate for me!) definitely the place to get the best one!

So much to do here whether its going to an...more Brilliant city. While i do love Sydney, Melbourne has a very different vibe to it, its alot more chilled out and SO many coffee shops to choose from. If you are a coffee fiend (or hot chocolate for me!) definitely the place to get the best one!

So much to do here whether its going to an AFL game (essential and Melbourne really is the home of AFL) or a trip down the strand in St Kilda or a boat ride over to Williamstown it really is a great city.

Excellent nightlife as well, especially since the revamp of Federation Square. Also if you fancy taking in 4 seasons in one day, this is definitely the place to be!!!close

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by aisling – posted on May 1, 2007

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I have stayed at a few hostels around the world and the Ritz being the first in Australia. I was dissappointed. The location is great, unfortunately the cleanliness & ratio of rooms to bathrooms and toilets leave a lot to be desired. I cannot believe smoking is allowed inside and that...more I have stayed at a few hostels around the world and the Ritz being the first in Australia. I was dissappointed. The location is great, unfortunately the cleanliness & ratio of rooms to bathrooms and toilets leave a lot to be desired. I cannot believe smoking is allowed inside and that reception allow loud distruptive noise after prespecified point in time -whatever that may be, for example 12.30am. A nice touch was the easter eggs left at the room doors for easter sunday.close

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by wendy5533 – posted on Apr 6, 2007

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Loving every minute in Melbourne. Except for our stay in All Nations Hostel - stay clear. The nightlifes quieter than Sydney but there are definately good spots to go out. Generally everything is cheaper execpt for the internet - very expensive. But the sight seeing in and aourn Melbourne is hard...more Loving every minute in Melbourne. Except for our stay in All Nations Hostel - stay clear. The nightlifes quieter than Sydney but there are definately good spots to go out. Generally everything is cheaper execpt for the internet - very expensive. But the sight seeing in and aourn Melbourne is hard to beat.close

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by Otool1749 – posted on Mar 13, 2007

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