MELBOURNE - the world's most livable city !?
After having visited Sydney and Perth in the past it was high time for me to see Melbourne and I was very much looking forward to this trip.
There was one thing in particular that I wanted to find out. What makes this city to rank among the top three world’s most livable cities ?
Sometimes ahead of Vienna, sometimes behind. And Vienna is indeed a very, very livable city.
So I was naturally curious to find out what makes Melbourne so livable and can it beat my ‘beloved’ Vienna.
In short: Yes, it can. And I can see why.
Down at the harbor - modern Melbourne
Horizontal & Vertical: a multidimensional city...
down at Federation Square - the 'wanna-be' center of the city...
Melbourne is:
> Very cosmopolitan with people of all ethnicities
> Has inspiring architecture with a beautiful blend of old & new
> A food lovers’ paradise
> A very photogenic city with awesome light
> Green & Clean – very pleasant for extended inner-city walks
Melbourne Skyline - a beaut...
Colors and Cultures of Melbourne
sleeping rough in Melbourne ?
Melbourne skyline.
Melbourne - Flinders Street Station
a mix of cultures... that is what Melbourne is about...
relaxing and tanking sun at Federation Square - Melbourne
hanging out in Melbourne
The people of Melbourne like to go out.
After working hours all restaurants, cafes are usually packed with people. So it’s hardly surprising that Melbourne has a very lively restaurant & café scene.
The choice of world cuisines is mind boggling. Whether you are in search of authentic Sichuan food or an original Vietnamese Pho, or tasty Indian Thalis or any sort of Asian / European or even African food. You will find it all in Melbourne.
Add to this the awesome Victoria’s Market where you can buy all imaginable fresh produce and delights from across the globe. The variety of bread and cheeses rivals even what you can find in any major Western European city.
Good on ya !! Brilliant !!
chilling in Melbourne
Federation Square Melbourne
The Great Ocean Road
The following pictures are not 'strictly' Melbourne, but a few hundred kilometers South. The Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles.
But I throw them in here because no visit to Melbourne is complete without a going down the Great Ocean Road.
at the Great Ocean Road - Melbourne
beach at the Great Ocean Road - Melbourne
Twelve Apostles - Victoria
The Twelve Apostles
I had a terrific time in Melbourne ! I will definitely be back one day.
My sincerest gratitude goes to Valerie from Together Forever Weddings who took so much time out of her busy schedule and drove me to so many lovely corners of this fantastic city, and beyond.
Truly’ DOMINIK
