Summertime in MELBOURNE

Hi Beautiful Readers!

So as most of you already know, I come from the land down under, and live in one of the big cities in Australia – MELBOURNE.

But the thing to know is, I don’t live within the Melbourne CBD (city business district), I live in the ‘burbs where there are parks, houses and schools everywhere!

There are many differences between the CBD and the suburbs; from the people, fashion, the food and the atmosphere. Walking around the suburbs, its quite slow, relaxing and chill, but in the city it’s a fast pace area and “high end”. Melbourne City is like Australia’s New York City (sorry Sydney readers).

During my summertime of 2014-2015, I had about 4 months of doing nothing. I graduated high school and once I completed my VCE in November, waited for university offers in January and then actually start university in March. So that meant many days and nights of doing nothing (well watching TV shows and Tumblr). On days when the weather was nice, my friend/editor made it a venture to go to the CBD and explore, shop and soak in the goodness of what Melbourne City had to offer us!

In one day, we were able to stroll through Swanson Street and Flinders Street, looking at the new trends along the street, go through a couple of shopping centres, old Melbourne Buildings and of course take a couple pictures on the way!

Driving to and in the city is absolutely CRAZY! (Hook turns and trams.. -.- ). So the best option for travelling is by public transport. Our train system has taken a huge upgrade, so our trip wasn’t too flawed.

Upon our arrival to the city, we made sure to go get a star bucks drink. To my international readers, Starbucks is not a common chain within Australia anymore. In 2008, many of the stores shut down, so when you’re from the suburbs and don’t have a star bucks close by you have to take advantage of it.

We both ordered Green tea Frappes! I am totally obsessed with Green Tea and this was the perfect drink for summer!

Walking along Swanson Street, there are many artists and styles and this year’s new craze was yarn bombing…? I’m going to be honest here, I don’t really understand this trend, by hey… who does?

I love my days in Melbourne City! I used to spend my summers living in the city when school was out. I honestly do miss the fast paced life, food and fresh coffee in the morning! When I graduate school and start working, I’ll be sure to make it a goal to live in the city once again.

Some things I want to pass on:

If you’re from Melbourne try and check out the underground cafes that have something new to offer – these places can be found within the lanes and arcades of Melbourne! Also do show some love to our street performers and artist!

If you’re not from Melbourne, be sure to check out awesome places like Hosier lane, Lygon Street, Melbourne central and even the State Library! Melbourne has some awesome places in every nook and cranny of the city! There are always awesome things do even if you are low of money or don’t speak much English!

Also when in Melbourne, don’t forget to take loads of pictures and upload them on Instagram!

So stay tuned on beautewithj.blogspot.com.au to keep up with me and read about my appreciation for beauty.