Explore Melbourne's CBD for the Ultimate Traveler's High

Here's a single day itinerary to explore the city of Melbourne, Australia.

With clear blue skies floating deceptively low over a vast open outback, this Australian coastal city is an adventure waiting for the explorer in you.

I start this flashback series of posts starting with my first-ever visit to Melbourne, in 2012, reflecting on the day I decided to hop on a morning train into the heart of the city.

As you traverse this path with me, and we uncover the secrets of the city, take your time and take it slow. Allow Melbourne to open up to you, and let your appetite discover along the way.

In this post, we will make our way through Melbourne’s Central Business District, the CBD, or in American speak “Downtown Melbourne”. From Australia’s oldest railway station, through hidden alleyways, shopping malls and arcades, prepare to open your mind and senses to Asian street food infused with European café culture.