Old Melbourne Gaol

Australia

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March 25th 2012
After landing in Sydney we got on another plane and headed to Melbourne. Melbourne is known as the fashion city of Australia and as a “melting pot” because of its diversity. It even has a Chinatown. We check into the Vibe Hotel Savoy, which is conveniently located across the street from the Kings Cross train station. We proudly checked in stating “We’re here on our honeymoon.” The weathe ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Victoria » Melbourne

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more