melbourne – Planet Patrick

March 8, 2019March 7, 2019 PlanetPatrick Art, Australia, Experiences, Galleries, Round the World

Galleries: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

You might have noticed my obsession with galleries, museums, art and other cultural extravaganzas. I needed a few hours out of my crunchy room at the Ibis Swanston, and a bit of a walk in the 28 degree heat! Luckily, the National Gallery of Victoria was on a direct path to the food court at … Continue reading Galleries: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

March 7, 2019March 6, 2019 PlanetPatrick Airlines, Australia, Round the World, Transit

Transit: Melbourne to Sydney Qantas QF432

Flights from Melbourne to Sydney are like Dublin to London, ten a penny and every half-hour or hour. As part of my 'Walkabout' ticket (I'll do a separate post on how Qantas makes it cheaper for international visitors to fly domestically in Australia), I could choose any one and went for 12.30pm - the optimum … Continue reading Transit: Melbourne to Sydney Qantas QF432

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 PlanetPatrick Australia, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World

Restaurants: Kaprica, Melbourne

On my first night in Melbourne, I was zonked by the time difference and had had a pretty good walk around the shops and library for my first day out (click here). It was 9pm by the time I got peckish and I literally gambled on the closest place to the hotel, Ibis on Swanston. … Continue reading Restaurants: Kaprica, Melbourne

March 2, 2019March 4, 2019 PlanetPatrick Australia, Days Out, Round the World, Street Life

Days Out: Enjoying Melbourne

This was my third ever visit to Melbourne and by the time you reach 'third visit' status, you feel slightly less of a tourist and a bit like you know your way around! Rather than do a 'new arrival' guide this time, I'm just sharing with you some of the fun food and visits I … Continue reading Days Out: Enjoying Melbourne