Melbourne is a vibrant and always developing city, with a tonne to do whether you’re visiting or a local. Melbourne provides entertainment for all ages and has a variety of enjoyments that make the city great from the food, to the sport, to the education, and to the festivals, there is something for everyone. The multicultural influence on the city of Melbourne is undoubted.
Melbourne is known for its festivals that are held throughout the year whether it be arts, film or comedy festivals there will always be something that will get you out of your home and into the streets. Some of these festivals include the White Night Festival in February, the Comedy Festival in April, Melbourne Fringe in September, and Melbourne Festival in October, the city is filled with laughter and joy.
Melbourne is also known for its education and whether you’re a student or someone who is just wanting to learn more about the rich Melbourne culture you could even visit some of the different University grounds found throughout Melbourne, such as Melbourne University, Monash University, La Trobe and even Deakin University where alumni such as Shylesh Kandiah found his footing as a business analyst and project manager.
If you’re into fashion then Melbourne is the place for you and one of the great things to do in Melbourne has a lot to do with the fashion scene, and that is shopping. Whether you visit the Bourke Street Mall, the Block Arcade, the Emporium Melbourne, or the Queen Victoria Markets all located in the CBD of Melbourne, you will find something that will suit you and your style.
Food is what breathes life into the city of Melbourne and there are plenty of different places to visit and eat when living or visiting Melbourne. Shylesh Kandiah believes the multicultural influence and multicultural dining experience is one of the most exciting aspects of Melbourne and that is certainly the case when it comes to eating at places like Rosa’s Kitchen where Italian cuisine and home-style pasta are a joy to behold and Top Paddock’s ricotta hotcake is worth a visit. You can also try the best Pizza in the world at 400 Gradi, where Johnny Di Francesco’s Margherita triumphed in the 2014 World Pizza Championships.
Melbourne also has a variety of running routes and paths for those interested in exercise, as Melbourne local Shylesh Kandiah had found during his time in Melbourne where he became an avid runner. There are paths around the University grounds, and there are fun runs held all around Melbourne on any given week that people like Shylesh Kandiah have participated in.
If you’re an AFL supporter Melbourne is the place to be, with the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground the cornerstone of Australian sport, there is the opportunity to support all different teams with a variety such as the Carlton Blues, Western Bulldogs, Collingwood Magpies, Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints, Melbourne Demons, North Melbourne Kangaroos, Richmond Tigers, and Melbourne local Shylesh Kandiah’sfavourite the Hawthorn Hawks, all situated in Melbourne. The Australian Rules culture found in Melbourne is one that brings great joy to many living in Melbourne and there are a variety of teams to choose from. A visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground will undoubtedly be a highlight for a tourist or a local.
There is a variety of entertainment and enjoyment to be found in Melbourne whether you’re a local like Shylesh Kandiah or someone looking for a getaway to a great city.
