โจMelbourne is a city that blends all four seasons. After a long and drizzly winter, spring seems to briefly awaken before quickly going back to sleep, followed by the sudden onslaught of scorching summer heatwaves. However, regardless of the weather, Melbourne residents' enthusiasm for connecting with nature cannot be dampened. Fishing, diving, hiking - whenever there's a holiday, they head to the seaside and mountains to play and unwind, seeking the embrace of sunlight and the cleansing touch of rain. This joy and freedom are highly contagious, and even as a mere spectator, you can't help but smile at their playful antics.
โจMelbourne is a city of leisure and romance. At Federation Square, there's always a group of aimless people sitting on the steps, and proud pigeons strutting around. Sometimes, you can sit there for hours, watching the flow of cars and people, finding a moment of inner peace even in the busiest city center. It is also an ideal destination for coffee lovers, with various unique and diverse cafes lining the streets and alleys. The strong aroma of coffee permeates the air, and as you step inside, you suddenly feel awake yet gradually lost in thought. Choose a cafe that you love, whether it's modern or vintage, order a cup of your favorite flavor, take a sip, and savor the transition from bitterness to a slight acidity to a rich aroma. How delightful it is.
โจMelbourne is also a city with a rich cultural atmosphere. Countless artists come here to seek inspiration, capturing its vibrancy through their cameras or depicting it with their paintbrushes, spreading the liveliness of this place to every corner of the world. There are countless art exhibitions, endless galleries to explore, world-renowned dance performances, and globally acclaimed theater tours, making this city, which may seem lacking in nightlife and boring, completely irrelevant. On a leisurely weekend, immerse yourself in ballet and symphony music, enjoy a feast for the senses, and unknowingly bring yourself closer to this place.
โจIn fact, other cities also have their own unique characteristics. Sydney with its modernity and busyness, Perth with its pink lakes and white sands, Canberra with its solemnity and dignity, the Northern Territory with Uluru and its indigenous culture - all offer wonders and marvels that Melbourne cannot provide. However, just like knowing that you are only a passing visitor in other places, you explore and then return to Melbourne, a city that holds countless memories and aspirations. I think this is the charm of this city - longing when apart, and finding solace upon returning.