Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Chris Singh

Travel Journalist

Chris Singh is an arts, travel and food journalist with 17 years of experience in digital media and 4 years of experience in SEO writing. He is the former travel editor of premium men's lifestyle title Boss Hunting and currently balances his role as Deputy Editor-At-Large of the AU review with freelance travel writing gigs at Australian Traveller, Luxury Escapes, Cruise & Travel and Sydney Travel Guide. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Sociology and Psychology) from the University of Sydney and once worked as a line dancer for steakhouse chain Lone Star (no, seriously). He's always got his finger on the pulse for good live music and delicious new restaurants, has a particular love of historic hotels and is starting to see the restorative value of the ever-present wellness industry. Although he is a born-and-bred Sydneysider, his favourite Australian cities are Hobart and Adelaide. Internationally, he can never get enough of big cities like Tokyo, New York and Chicago. If you're looking for him, he's either at a concert, on a plane or behind a laptop.

Melbourne

The best hotels in Melbourne

Melbourne has never lacked great hotels, but the city’s spread of accommodation has expanded into an impressive range over the past few years. A wave of new openings has pushed local design to the forefront, doubled down on luxurious digs, highlighted the city’s cultural cache, and flourished outside of the CBD.

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Our guide to 39 of the best cafes in Melbourne

Melbourne’s cafe scene is second to none and these local favourites prove it.

Melbourne

Elwood: A neighbourhood guide to this leafy Melbourne suburb

Tall London Plane trees, fascinating Art Deco architecture, and a small, peaceful beach give Elwood a great deal of character. This Melbourne suburb is home to many underrated cafes and wine bars, framed by a slower lifestyle than the rest of the vibrant city.

Melbourne

Best Melbourne bars for drinking like a local

Visitors are often curious about how to find the best bars in Melbourne, and in a city like this, secrecy is overrated.

Melbourne

The 54 Melbourne restaurants worth planning a trip around

No matter where you find yourself in Melbourne, a world-class meal is waiting for you in one of the city’s many fine dining restaurants or tucked down a hidden laneway; you just need to know where to look.

Melbourne

31 sunny rooftop bars in Melbourne you need to try

The best rooftop bars in Melbourne range from hidden terraces above laneways to sky-high cocktail bars overlooking the CBD.

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31 best coffee shops in Melbourne right now

Whether you’re searching for a quick flat white or a specialty filter coffee, it’s easy to find exceptional coffee in almost every Melbourne suburb.

Melbourne

The 14 most indulgent day spas in Melbourne

Looking for the best day spas in Melbourne? You’re far from alone, and you no longer need to leave the city for a luxury wellness experience out in Daylesford or the Mornington Peninsula.

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18 art galleries and museums to visit next time you’re in Melbourne

Add these to your Melbourne itinerary to get a sense of the city’s intimate and endearing relationship with the arts.