Lost in Gippsland – the Search for the Ada Tree

On 15 Feb 202211 Feb 2022 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Australia, travel11 Comments

Howdy all! Gippsland is an exceptional destination to visit if you are traveling in Victoria, in the South-East of Australia (and my home state!) Over the last couple of weeks I’ve given you a couple posts centred on the region, and today is my third, and last, featuring the exploits of a very short trip …

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So Long 2021… Probably Won’t be Missed

On 16 Dec 202115 Dec 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn frequent flyer, Melbourne, travel planning20 Comments

Time for a reflect on the year that has just about finished.

Out of Lockdown – Straight Into Isolation!

On 4 Nov 20213 Nov 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Melbourne, people7 Comments

Hey all! What are you doing this week? Me, well I had planned my first getaway from Melbourne since April when I visited Bendigo for my Nan’s 100th birthday celebrations. Last Friday, 29th of October they flung the border between Melbourne and regional Victoria open as we were due to hit the 80% double vaxxed …

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Melbourne’s HIDDEN Ballroom at Flinders Street Station!

On 22 Oct 20218 Jul 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Melbourne, travel, Vlog2 Comments

An exhibition and a secret ballroom in Melbourne's main train station. Find out what it was all about!

Cairns – Through My Lens

On 19 Oct 202128 Jun 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn travel photography7 Comments

Photos from a memorable stay in Cairns back in 2016.

Delving into the Secrets of Flinders Street Station

On 10 Oct 202112 Jul 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Melbourne2 Comments

A visit to the 'hidden' part of Melbourne's Flinders Street station, the secret 'Ballroom', boarded up since 1983. I went to see an art exhibition as part of Melbourne's 'Rising' Festival.

The Magnificent Ripponlea Estate – Victorian Mansion in Melbourne

On 3 Oct 20216 Jul 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Melbourne, travel4 Comments

The amazing Ripponlea Estate - a little history, if you don't mind in the heart of Melbourne. Ish!

Tasting Melbourne – Olivigna Winery, Warrandyte South

On 16 Aug 202116 Aug 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Australia, food, restaurants4 Comments

Italian food in a Tuscan setting? How would I find it?

Melbourne Revealed – Williamstown

On 16 Jul 20218 Apr 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Melbourne, travel, Vlog4 Comments

This week I introduce you to Williamstown proper. It's a great suburb if Melbourne, with a port and a beach, botanical gardens and even... a RAILWAY MUSEUM! So, you can't go wrong. Join me as I explore it, and even go onboard the HMAS Castlemaine - a World War 2 vessel now permanently moored at scene Gem Pier!

Melbourne Revealed – The Great Moomba Disappointment of 2021!

On 2 Jul 20218 Apr 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Melbourne, travel, VlogLeave a comment

So, I thought I'd pop along to Moomba earlier this year. Sure, there would be no parade and no Birdman Rally, but there was to be different things popping up at different spots in the city! Unfortunately, it wasn't quite as active as I hoped. Also, rain. And a protest! And an audio glitch! But still, the show must go on!