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The lengths that Singaporeans will travel to find good authentic food is legendary. This is also true when they are in Melbourne! We were very
Victoria has so much more to offer outside of Melbourne, they say. We decided to put this to the test one weekend when we trooped
Photo source: https://ajisenramenmelbourne.com.au/gallery/ Ajisen Ramen is a chain of restaurants serving quality ramen and rice dishes. They are found in Chadstone, Epping, Glen Waverley, Highpoint,
Once in a while, we come across little gems tucked away in the humblest of locations. This is a shout out for Vietnamese Takeaway, a
We all know Footscray to be a suburb with good Asian restaurants and wet markets. However, did you know that there is a good public
Who says the western suburbs are boring and too far away for anything good? We went there one weekend by train to dispel the myth
When we think of Williamstown, Nelson’s Place, with its stretch of restaurants comes to mind more often than not. However, did you know that there
We searched online for off-the-radar places to visit and were pleasantly surprised to find the Riverbend Historical Park situated at Werribee. It is (to us
The mood for a bit of walking struck us again and off we went to the Werribee Park Mansion during a weekend! Location: K Road, Werribee
When the urge strikes for a slice of heavenly cheesecake in Singapore, we all know to head down to Hilton Hotel for its range of
When migrating over to any country, the first instinct might be to try to ship all of one’s possessions over to the new location. Until,
Occasionally, when we are in the mood for a bit of walking (more like hiking up and down slopes), we head out to explore waterfalls
Medical care in Australia is really top notch and we are grateful that Medicare benefits are made available for migrants on permanent resident visas. When
Despite being voted as the “World’s Most Liveable City” many times in the past, Melbourne is a wonderful city but it can be an expensive
It is quite true that there are more Asian eateries in the East in general so we made our way to Carnegie one weekend to
The first things about buying a car in Australia is that cars are so much cheaper compared to Singapore. If you don’t live in an
For quite a few years now, we have read good reviews about LuLu’s Char Koay Teow, the supposedly best in Melbourne. We could not pass
While wandering around the CBD one weekend, we stumbled across Chiki Chiki Restaurant. It looked very inviting and we just could not pass up the
One of the perks of living in Melbourne is the opportunity to enjoy its cafe culture for which Melbourne is well-known internationally. Melburnians love coffee.
Having a bit of a sweet tooth, we pop into Desserts by Night in Maribyrnong every now and then. It’s open from 3 pm to
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The lengths that Singaporeans will travel to find good authentic food is legendary. This is also true when they are in Melbourne! We were very
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Victoria has so much more to offer outside of Melbourne, they say. We decided to put this to the test one weekend when we trooped
Melbourne Food
You might be living in Melbourne but you can still enjoy food from around the world! Check out our Melbourne food posts for tips on our favourite places to eat, where to get that specific dish you love, and what we think are the best pies in Victoria…
The lengths that Singaporeans will travel to find good authentic food is legendary. This is also true when they are in Melbourne! We were very
Photo source: https://ajisenramenmelbourne.com.au/gallery/ Ajisen Ramen is a chain of restaurants serving quality ramen and rice dishes. They are found in Chadstone, Epping, Glen Waverley, Highpoint,
Once in a while, we come across little gems tucked away in the humblest of locations. This is a shout out for Vietnamese Takeaway, a
When the urge strikes for a slice of heavenly cheesecake in Singapore, we all know to head down to Hilton Hotel for its range of
It is quite true that there are more Asian eateries in the East in general so we made our way to Carnegie one weekend to
For quite a few years now, we have read good reviews about LuLu’s Char Koay Teow, the supposedly best in Melbourne. We could not pass
While wandering around the CBD one weekend, we stumbled across Chiki Chiki Restaurant. It looked very inviting and we just could not pass up the
One of the perks of living in Melbourne is the opportunity to enjoy its cafe culture for which Melbourne is well-known internationally. Melburnians love coffee.
Having a bit of a sweet tooth, we pop into Desserts by Night in Maribyrnong every now and then. It’s open from 3 pm to
If you are after a quirky café that serves Western dishes as well as Asian foods, look no further than the cutesy Little Miss Violet
We have been to Flemington many times over the years and strangely, we are always drawn to the Asian eateries along Pin Oak Crescent. Last
We were walking through Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre and suddenly we spotted a new restaurant that seemed to have sprung up overnight. Punjabi By Nature
Now that autumn is here, it pays to have a tummy warming meal every now and then. We find that the good old fashioned hot
Are there any good restaurants in the western suburbs serving Japanese cuisine at affordable price points? Sure there are! We have been patronising Shokuya @
If you are after excellent Japanese cuisine that is a cut above the rest, do consider Calia. The restaurant chain has a few outlets and
If you are after an authentic and spicy Sichuan Hot Pot meal, David’s Hot Pot might just hit the spot for you. The restaurant has
In autumn, few things could beat the bliss of tucking into hot chestnuts on a cold day. In our opinion, the best chest nuts come
We read and heard so much about the best croissants in the world, right in our neck of the woods. So we made the trip
One of the perks of living in Melbourne is the opportunity to enjoy its cafe culture for which Melbourne is well-known internationally. Melburnians love coffee.
While walking around the eclectic suburb of Fitzroy one afternoon, we came across a homely Vietnamese restaurant along Brunswick Street called the “Basil Leaf Pho”.
Places To Visit In & Around Melbourne
When it comes to places to visit from Melbourne, there are just so many diverse locations to explore! From city lights to nature walks, strawberry picking to unique experiences, there is really something for every season and occasion. (Which is good, because the weather changes so often you usually need options!)
Victoria has so much more to offer outside of Melbourne, they say. We decided to put this to the test one weekend when we trooped
We all know Footscray to be a suburb with good Asian restaurants and wet markets. However, did you know that there is a good public
Who says the western suburbs are boring and too far away for anything good? We went there one weekend by train to dispel the myth
When we think of Williamstown, Nelson’s Place, with its stretch of restaurants comes to mind more often than not. However, did you know that there
We searched online for off-the-radar places to visit and were pleasantly surprised to find the Riverbend Historical Park situated at Werribee. It is (to us
The mood for a bit of walking struck us again and off we went to the Werribee Park Mansion during a weekend! Location: K Road, Werribee
Occasionally, when we are in the mood for a bit of walking (more like hiking up and down slopes), we head out to explore waterfalls
Location: Lakes Drive, Newport, VIC 3015Facebook: Friends of Newport LakesWebsite: Newport Lakes Reserve The reserve is open daily from 8 am to dusk. Pedestrians can enter anytime on
If you’re into gardening and plants, a trip to Roraima Nursery in Lara is highly recommended. Location: 20 Swan Street, Lara, VIC 3212, AustraliaFacebook: Roraima NurseryWebsite: Roraima Nursery
You’ve probably heard about the northern lights or gone on trips where you braved the freezing cold to see them. Did you know that we
Music, art and creative pursuits are a big part of our lives, which is one reason why we moved from Singapore to Melbourne. Whilst Singapore
One of our favourite day trip locations is Mount Macedon. Mount Macedon is a small town 64 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The town is located
Occasionally, when we are in the mood for a bit of walking (more like hiking up and down slopes), we head out to regional Victoria
One of our favourite weekend activities in summer is strawberry picking. There’s simply no comparison between a freshly picked strawberry and a store-bought one. Where
Melbourne Property
When thinking about moving to a new place, one of the first things you usually look at is the property market. In our Melbourne property posts, we share everything from where and how to find a house, to tips on building and landscaping.
Once you have finally decided on a floor plan for your new house with your preferred builder, a contract signing appointment will be organised by
Once you have finally decided on a floor plan for your new house with your preferred builder, a contract signing appointment will be organised by
Suffice to say, the property market in Australia is very different from the property market in Singapore. In Singapore, it’s relatively simple. Having a condominium
When you finally get to the completion of construction and the new house is handed over to you, it may or may not include concreting
A common comment by Singaporean visitors to my home is that I have drainage holes installed in the floor of my bathrooms and kitchen. This
When we had our first house completed more than a decade ago, ours was the first house in the street. It was heady days as
We were happy when the landscapers said the entire job of landscaping the front, sides and back of the house should take about 7 working
Landscaping the front nature strip with tuscan toppings was completed within a work day. Through judicious use of machinery and the right tools, the landscapers
With the garden beds sorted out, the landscaper returned another day (2 weeks later) to lay the lawn on the back yard. Some common species
The first step in building your own home is finding a suitable block of land. In Australia, we do not refer to them as ‘pieces’
This is probably the most fun part about the construction project. If you liked visiting show flats in Singapore, then visiting display home will be
The process from deciding on your house plan to actually signing on the dotted line is a process that could take weeks. To kick start
For some of us, this is an exciting phase. Not because it’s actually interesting or there’s much to look at, but because it signals the
The next most exciting stage of construction is the frame stage. This is where it starts to feel real. Once the timber frame has been
If you thought the most exciting stage of construction was the frame stage, well this stage gets even better. The house starts to take shape.
If you have gotten this far, you are almost at the home stretch! It won’t be long before handover and you get to move into
This is the stage where you would be busy checking and re-checking stuff, while trades people fit off little items and your site supervisor organises
So you finally decided on a floor plan for your new house. If your builder is flexible and allows for minor changes to the plans,
Having bought, sold and leased on both sides of the equator, we came up with this unique list of top 5 differences between property agents
Wet and dry kitchens are common in larger homes in Singapore. This concept is starting to catch on in Melbourne and the rest of Australia.
Everything Else
The first things about buying a car in Australia is that cars are so much cheaper compared to Singapore. If you don’t live in an
When migrating over to any country, the first instinct might be to try to ship all of one’s possessions over to the new location. Until,
To dress for the 4 seasons is not something that is on the average person’s mind, unless you’re a Melburnian. Coming from Singapore where the
I can still remember my very first haircut in Melbourne. As a newly arrived migrant, I was wondering how best to save money on haircuts.
Despite being voted as the “World’s Most Liveable City” many times in the past, Melbourne is a wonderful city but it can be an expensive
Medical care in Australia is really top notch and we are grateful that Medicare benefits are made available for migrants on permanent resident visas. When
One of the first things we did within 6 months of migrating to Melbourne was to visit an animal shelter to adopt pets. Over the
I remember getting a plastic toy camera when I was about 8 years old. It used 120 roll film and the black and white photos