Melbourne, Australia Guides, Vacations, Tourism

MELBOURNE is the most European of Australia's cities, and while it may lack a truly stunning natural setting or in-your-face sights, its subtle charms are addictive. The European influence is perhaps most obvious in winter, as trams rattle past cosy cafés and bookshops, and promenaders dress stylishly against the chill. You will find many Melburnians from Italy and Greece – this is the third-largest Greek city after Athens and Thessaloniki – but also, following large-scale immigration since World War II, from Vietnam, Lebanon and Turkey. The immigrant blend makes the place a … more »