Insider Tips for Melbourne Travellers

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When in Melbourne Insider Tips for Travellers

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• Melbourne is regarded by many as one of the
  greatest cities not only in Australia but in the
  whole world. The region boasts countless
  selection of great attractions and holiday
  activities. It is home to numerous word-class
  shopping centres, department stores, markets,
  historic landmarks and art galleries. Add in the
  friendly and vibrant people and the unique
  gastronomic experiences waiting for you and
  youll have the perfect destination for a
  holiday.While it is easy to plan your holiday
  itinerary with a huge selection of places to
  visits and things to do, it can be challenging to
  know some inside stuff about the city. To save
  you time and effort, we gathered them up for
  you. 

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1. Know the Coffee Culture

• Melbourne is a paradise for coffee lovers. At
  almost all locations around the city, you can
  find a café that can give you your daily dose of
  caffeine. Take note that these are not the usual
  cafes we are talking about places that serve
  excellent roasted bean concoctions. You can
  settle for the standard latte or cappuccino or
  you can also try the flat white which is very
  popular for both city locals and visitors.

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2. Fashion is Black

• Melbourne is considered as Australias fashion
  capital (in rival with Sydney) and indeed the
  locals are always into fashion trends. Thus, if
  you want to fit in with the rest, you should
  include black clothes in your holiday wardrobe.
  Black can be considered synonymous to Melbourne
  fashion. Whenever you are going to an art
  gallery, an afternoon party, or the Melbourne
  Cup, wearing a black dress or a black jacket will
  do the trick.

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3. Know the Sports Culture

• While cricket is the national sports of
  Australians, footy is what Melbourne sports
  culture is about. In fact, 10 out of the 18 teams
  that compete in the Australian Football League
  (AFL) are based in the city. If you want to sound
  more knowledgeable about the local sports scene
  (for conversations with the locals or other
  visitors), you might want to barrack for or
  support a football club. Two of the safe choices
  are St. Kilda and Melbourne footy club.

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4. Know the Weather

• It may sound a bit exaggerated, but many locals
  describe weather in the city as four seasons in
  a day. This is due to the fact that the weather
  in the city can change between rain and sunshine
  a couple of times a day. Thus, it would be best
  to be prepared with clothing for cold and sunny
  weather. Be prepared with a sunglasses and an
  umbrella when you are out for a stroll in the
  city.

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5. Follow Traffic Rules

• If you are planning to go around the city on a
  car, make sure that you are following all the
  traffic rules. Take note that Australians are
  indeed much disciplined when it comes to driving
  and they want others to do the same. Also,
  thousands of traffic cameras are present all
  around the city, so if you are thinking that you
  can get away from some simple violation here and
  there, better think again.

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6. Opt for the Trams Instead

• If you are a bit nervous now hearing the previous
  tip, then it would be better to stay away from
  driving and opt for public transport. Well,
  youll be delighted of the public commute when in
  Melbourne. Trams are everywhere and you can
  access the whole city riding on them. Just make
  sure that your accommodation is near and
  accessible so youll have no problem in going to
  and from your chosen destination.

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• Now that you have some insider tips in mind for
  your stay in Melbourne, you can proceed to plan
  your trip. Make sure to do your research ahead of
  time all the details of your travel to have a
  hassle-free and fun holiday. For more information
  about your choices on holiday accommodation,
  visit our website at http//www.stayinnercity.com.
  au/.