Melbourne: The City of Wonderful Possibilities
The 2011 Most Livable City according to The Economist Intelligence Unit is none other than the capital of Victoria and the most populous city in the country, Melbourne.
This bustling cosmopolitan is also well-known as the cultural capital of Australia.
And it delivers on that promise.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY The city's population, thanks to four major waves of migration, is composed of residents from 140 different nations including neighboring New Zealand, the Asian countries of India, the Philippines and Korea, the United Kingdom and Italy in Europe, and the African nation of Somalia, among other, - all living harmoniously and greatly contributing to the vibrant cultural skyline of the city.
A visit to Melbourne's Immigration Museum located at the artfully restored Old Customs House Building promises not only an educational experience but a very amusing and wonderful one as well.
THE MELBOURNIAN GREEN LIFESTYLE Just as the city welcomed and embraced an extremely diverse populace, the citizens are known to being hospitable, very friendly and inclusive that a visitor would soon feel so much at home here.
The spirit of volunteerism also flies high here and visitors to the city are almost bound to meet any one of the many tourism volunteers who are in fact the City Ambassadors.
Melbourne has also committed to a green lifestyle, sustainability being the major focus as the city continues to grow in the 21st century - from a sustainable urban design to zero greenhouse emissions by 2020 to committing to double the tree canopy of the city by 2040.
FOR ARTS' SAKE For the culture vulture in you, indulge yourself in the endless line up of artistic and cultural events all year round.
The city is well-known for its public arts program that supports and sustains both permanent and temporary public art works.
This makes for a dynamic and ever-changing Melbourne that each visit makes for a unique experience.
The city believes in art as a very effective means to engage with communities and further develop its culture.
Melbourne features art venues that caters to all specific age groups such as the Art Play, an art center for children below 13 years old; The Signal is devoted to young adults 13 to 20 years old; and the Arts House is home to contemporary art that feature exhibits, performances, installations and live art.
SPORTS, RECREATION AND LEISURE (and SHOPPING!) Sweat it out in Melbourne as this highly active city features world-class sports facilities for swimming, skating, golf, tennis and badminton, among others.
Or simply put on your running shoes or get on a bike and enjoy this child-friendly city's vast open spaces, public parks and playgrounds.
In Melbourne, there is always room for play.
After a full, active day, the city's laneways offers an endless array of restaurants, bars and pubs - from the elegant to the bohemian, yet all vibrant.
Take your pick - The offerings are as diverse as the city's culture.
And whether you're out looking for something home-grown or world-renowned, Melbourne's shopping possibilities are infinite.
Or bask in the colorful atmosphere of any one of the city's markets and who knows, you might just chance upon an irresistible bargain.
One cannot deny it: Melbourne is simply a city of all wonderful possibilities!
This bustling cosmopolitan is also well-known as the cultural capital of Australia.
And it delivers on that promise.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY The city's population, thanks to four major waves of migration, is composed of residents from 140 different nations including neighboring New Zealand, the Asian countries of India, the Philippines and Korea, the United Kingdom and Italy in Europe, and the African nation of Somalia, among other, - all living harmoniously and greatly contributing to the vibrant cultural skyline of the city.
A visit to Melbourne's Immigration Museum located at the artfully restored Old Customs House Building promises not only an educational experience but a very amusing and wonderful one as well.
THE MELBOURNIAN GREEN LIFESTYLE Just as the city welcomed and embraced an extremely diverse populace, the citizens are known to being hospitable, very friendly and inclusive that a visitor would soon feel so much at home here.
The spirit of volunteerism also flies high here and visitors to the city are almost bound to meet any one of the many tourism volunteers who are in fact the City Ambassadors.
Melbourne has also committed to a green lifestyle, sustainability being the major focus as the city continues to grow in the 21st century - from a sustainable urban design to zero greenhouse emissions by 2020 to committing to double the tree canopy of the city by 2040.
FOR ARTS' SAKE For the culture vulture in you, indulge yourself in the endless line up of artistic and cultural events all year round.
The city is well-known for its public arts program that supports and sustains both permanent and temporary public art works.
This makes for a dynamic and ever-changing Melbourne that each visit makes for a unique experience.
The city believes in art as a very effective means to engage with communities and further develop its culture.
Melbourne features art venues that caters to all specific age groups such as the Art Play, an art center for children below 13 years old; The Signal is devoted to young adults 13 to 20 years old; and the Arts House is home to contemporary art that feature exhibits, performances, installations and live art.
SPORTS, RECREATION AND LEISURE (and SHOPPING!) Sweat it out in Melbourne as this highly active city features world-class sports facilities for swimming, skating, golf, tennis and badminton, among others.
Or simply put on your running shoes or get on a bike and enjoy this child-friendly city's vast open spaces, public parks and playgrounds.
In Melbourne, there is always room for play.
After a full, active day, the city's laneways offers an endless array of restaurants, bars and pubs - from the elegant to the bohemian, yet all vibrant.
Take your pick - The offerings are as diverse as the city's culture.
And whether you're out looking for something home-grown or world-renowned, Melbourne's shopping possibilities are infinite.
Or bask in the colorful atmosphere of any one of the city's markets and who knows, you might just chance upon an irresistible bargain.
One cannot deny it: Melbourne is simply a city of all wonderful possibilities!
