Got to check out the famous hosier lane. So much cool art and was nice it wasn't over crowded so…read moreyou could really walk around and enjoy it. There was a little construction going on one end, but besides that, definitely a cool spot to check out!

Feels like I moved back to LA (minus the homeless people and syringes). I like all of the graffiti…read moreartwork. The rule in Melbourne is that you can only cover it up if you do better than what's already on the wall. I have no idea how often people paint over other people's work. Cool spot to take pics and walk around and have some fun.

What an unexpected alley filled with the crowd of people and eateries!…read more It seems so hipster to be huddled in refined cuisines and it's full of culture! It was quite happening on this street to my surprise! I adore the graffiti and sight of Darth Vader in yoga pose form. The artwork is daring and innovating. I enjoyed my time here! Moment captured and lived.

Degraves Street was one of Melbourne's first laneways. Laneways are narrow streets, like an alley,…read more that support diversity in public spaces. Love the cute cafes and shops along this passage off busy Flinders Street.

With so many second hand markets around these days, it's really a hit and miss as to whether you…read morewill luck upon scoring a good find for a decent price. Fitzroy market is a small market at the Fitzroy Primary School that has a well edited selection of clothes, books, shoes, bits and bobs. There is definitely an element of 'Fitzroy cool' at the market, with a younger range of sellers. Note, when I say younger, I'm talking 20-30s (which is the age bracket I fall in). This is one of my favorite markets around at the moment.

Great little local market held in the grounds of Fitzroy Primary School on the third Saturday of…read moreevery month in 2012 (it's previously been the first Saturday of the month). Mostly secondhand clothes, records, toys and bric-a-brac - almost always at very reasonable prices. Not many food and drink options: a sausage sizzle and a very good coffee stall, but there's plenty of other cafes and bakeries nearby on Smith or Brunswick Streets if that doesn't take your fancy. Entry by gold coin donation.

The Public Purse is a huge granite and stainless steel sculpture. It was created after a contest to…read moredesign unique seating in Melbourne. It is a quirky place to have a seat for weary shoppers or tourists in the Central Business District. So fun!

I'm not really all that sure about this particular thing, though I guess it does serve to give…read moreMelbourne a bit of character. Mind you, I wouldn't go as far as calling it an icon, because it isn't as if people come to Melbourne just to see 'The Public Purse'. Yet, it is one of those places that could serve as a meeting spot, if it wasn't for the fact that there happen to be some clocks on Flinder's Street Station where people do the exact same thing.

My sister loves murals and street art so we had to come by and visit this area. It's a whole…read morealleyway of graffiti. It's very colorful and pleasing to the eyes, but it is dirty and it mostly consists of graffiti words and letters. There are a few art spaced out in between, but mostly it's just words. It's not a bad place to visit, but it's not something entirely unique. The good thing is it's not out of the way, it's located in between the main streets; so you could just make a short detour, take a look, and continue on your way.

Fantastic street art. Located immediately next to David Jones, blink and you'll miss it. The…read moreMelbourne Visitor Centre is right near Union Lane, in case you're having trouble finding it. One long narrow alley way, plastered with graffiti. Probably 2nd best laneway in Melbourne (next to Hosier - also check out Croft and Caledonian)

Where Lygon becomes Nicholson, intersected by Albion street, with a Mc Donalds across from you, is…read morewhere you can discover a very comforting scent. Most nights, outweighing the fast food overtones of the surrounds, one can pass by the building with blacked out doors and windows and breath in the yeast and floury scent of breadmakers at work. Hidden within the walls are bakers at work for many of the restaurants and bakeries along Lygon and Sydney Rds. Many times I will cross the intersection i a car and want to stop, get out and breath it all in. I didn't used to be much of a bread person until I lived nearby. It'll change your mind. Maybe don't stick around too long, a passing scent should be enough till next time.

A trip to Souk Lifestyle is an exercise in retail tourism, selling a range of Moroccan, Indian and…read moreAsian homewares, furniture and accessories alongside some pretty pricey threads. With stock displayed almost like a gallery and a good range of quite tasteful stuff, Souk Lifestyle is definitely worth a visit to see if it's your style. While I definitely wouldn't wear any of the clothes - verging as they do on middle aged - I do like Souk Lifestyle's range of what I believe is called occasional furniture - i.e. small pieces of furniture that can be put to multiple uses - with its tiled patio tables being a particular highlight. Perhaps not so much a lifestyle for me as an interesting place for the occasional browse, Souk Lifestyle is, nonetheless, an interesting and well executed boutique.

Friends of Merri Creek are a community group that have actively worked since 1988 to restore and…read moreprotect the Merri Creek, its environs and tributaries. They implement programmes to improve the creek as a natural wonder within the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. In doing so they organise plantings, weedings and hands-on activities; litter blitzes, water quality testing, bird surveys, talks, walks and tours; campaigns against major threats to the Creek and community education and planning. They are run on a donation and membership basis and memberships are cheap as chips ($18 for an individual and $60 for a business). This will grant you a clearer conscious and allow you entry to many informative discussions, tours, plantings and general feel good kind of stuff. It's our creek, we need to fix it.

What a great way to start the morning. I Decided to go for a stroll and ended up at the market and…read morespent a good chunk of time then walked out with a bag of groceries. Reasonably priced and a great selection of products. If you ever want to prepare a meal, there's great selection.. Market city coffee was fantastic, bought some cheeses, and picked up a borek pastry. Market is separated into different buildings. Seafood, deli and meats, and I didn't get to walk to the produce section. I stopped in at nine, but according to Google, it opens at six. In a shopper. Owner told me they close at three on the weekdays and four on the weekends. Open every day!

A market right in the middle of the city--and what's even better, it's still within Melbourne's…read moreFree Tram Zone. It looks a little touristy at first glance, but locals clearly still use it, which is always a good sign. I'd been here several times before and always regretted that my accommodation didn't have a kitchen. This time, I made sure to stay at a BnB with one, specifically so I could bring some goodies back and cook for myself. The indoor buildings have plenty of interesting offerings, but I think the outdoor deck area is where you'll find more variety--produce, crafts, food trucks, and more. And on Wednesday evenings during winter, the Night Market takes over, with even more delicious food trucks. No matter how many times I visit, I never get tired of this place. There's always something tempting enough to make me question whether I really need to leave.

I'm not a particularly outdoorsy person. I am your standard, Gen-Y,…read morefind-it-hard-to-leave-the-computer kinda gal. But sometimes you can stumble upon an area so stunning that you just want to LIVE there. Alexandra Gardens is this place. Tucked up in Kew's suburbia is this stunning, open-garden area with barbecues, ponds, rotundas and a bunch of people laying on the grass soaking up the sun. This is the perfect place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon with a picnic and some good friends. It has also begun to gain popularity as a wedding location due to it's size (it could fit even the biggest wedding party), its central rotunda and the stunning backdrop it provides. I couldn't recommend a more gorgeous way to spend your spare time. Alexandra Gardens could certainly rival some of Melbourne's most famous outdoor areas.