Insane First Impression Melbourne! - Best Things To Do & Eat | Australia 🇦🇺

[@kenoathiog1156]

Every time Glen says Mado’s name, I can’t help but hear “Madam”…. It’s like she is travelling with her very own, very polite Irish butler. 😂

[@debbrown1541]

I thought he says madam affectionately when chatting to Maddie

[@GlenAndMado]

hahah no must be the accent!

[@LittleMissJmoo]

My Aussie ears hear it. I thought he was being g a gentleman

[@kenoathiog1156]

@ 😂

[@kenoathiog1156]

@@GlenAndMado not sure if you have plans to get to Adelaide, SA at all- but Feb/ March is Arts festival/ Fringe festival time & the city goes off. I work in arts/ entertainment & could organise some free stuff to see & do. 👍

[@BigMCD]

A lot of Melbourne's best cafes and bars are hidden away in laneways, rather than on main streets. Enjoy your stay and don't be afraid to explore!

[@RiverReeves23]

It makes me smile, to see other people excited to explore my hometown. What a good way to cultivate a positive perspective of your city by watching tourists enjoy themselves.

[@jimdale6001]

I'm happy you loved Melbourne. the best Coffee shops have the longest ques, and Starbucks is only for the tourist.

[@markdowse3572]

It's spelled 'queues'.

[@tironibusmaximus6100]

Tourists, and the very large US expat population in Melbs, and the millennials who don't drink hot coffee, but love the iced drinks at Starbucks,

[@grointastic4242]

If you queue for anything anywhere you have no life and that’s fact

[@geoffmaloney2717]

Born and bred in Sydney, have lived in Melbourne over 30 years. Both great cities. For sheer spectacular scenery, Sydney hands down. The harbour is one of the best in the world, and the beaches are fantastic. For arts, culture and the sports capital of the world Melbourne hands down. Australian Open, F1 GP, Melbourne Cup, AFL grand final, unapparelled. It also has the a fantastic laneway culture with hidden away bars and restaurants. The biggest coffee snobs in the world.

[@leahlapham5634]

I’m a Melbourne girl and couldn’t agree with you more. Sydney is the most beautiful harbour in the world and most scenic. Melbourne CBD is great and coffee snobs for sure 😂

[@Janet-l6z]

@@leahlapham5634 Sydney is the financial hub of Australia, so souless. Melbourne is the cultural centre of Australia.

[@RefurbIshment-z7l]

@@Janet-l6z cultural? What culture is it that Melbourne has that Sydney does not? Melbourne is a mediocre city.

[@Janet-l6z]

@@RefurbIshment-z7l Sydney is a lot more uptight and corporate.

[@robertwynne6451]

Born in Brisbane and had my childhood and early adulthood in Brisbane, have lived in Bundaberg, Cairns, Townsville, Gold Coast and ended up back in Brisbane. Sorry Melbournians, too bloody wet and cold in winter for me.

[@adrianmclean9195]

Swanston Street used to be open to traffic - and is famous for where they filmed the original video of AC/DC playing " It's a long way to the top of you want to rock and roll " on the back of the flat bed truck ( lorry ), with the bag pipers. Also, there are The Melbourne Public Historic Baths, at the Northern end.

[@mystemo1980]

My new favourite channel. Loving your enthusiasm and wonder at my home city. Glad you both had a great time. Honestly, there's some laneways I haven't even been down. Such a good pair and keep up the great work!

[@Glenn-ei3xp]

Beef cheek is not the bum lol. Other end. Facial cheek,the pie looked really delicious

[@Innerlight320]

Better pies in Nz

[@wildwombat]

I wasn't sure either 😅

[@FredPilcher]

Melbourne's great. Our kids and my sister have settled there, so we've always got excuses for visiting. 🙂 Beef cheeks are the cheeks on their head - best part of the cow! 🙂 Starbucks went broke here. It was the kind of place you went to once, and there was always a real coffee shop a few doors down. I believe that they're trying again, opening shops in tourist spots for American tourists who wouldn't know good coffee.

[@GlenAndMado]

Starbucks always trying there best to expand! Anyways hope you enjoy your trips to melbourne and cherish the memories created with your kids :)

[@mort8143]

Appreciate your honesty. Great listening to real people. 🇦🇺👍

[@OziJo1]

I love living in Sydney and I love visiting Melbourne but it’s been a few years though so it’s great to see you guys discovering all Melbourne’s quirks. As to the coffee, I’m an Aussie of Italian descent and have always enjoyed my coffee black and rich. I’ve had coffee all over the world and Melbourne’s is definitely the best all round. BUT… you can not judge coffee drinking it out of a take away cup. Sitting down in a cafe, sipping espresso and people watching is how you do coffee so I was glad to see you discover the laneways and Degraves St.

[@GlenAndMado]

Love the background story :) Your totally right when you have the time to sit down in one place and relax its the real way to enjoy a lovely black coffee! :) hope your living the best life in Sydney!

[@allandriver2066]

Hey guys. So glad you like our Town (we're quite proud of it...)...Enjoy your visit!

[@louise7552]

Glen and his clean skyscraper windows fetish , makes me smile every time. 😊😊😊

[@dianacasey6002]

Me too his enthusiasm is really contagious.😊

[@claytonjenkin4219]

Glenn and Madeline you guys are so sweet and welcome to Melbourne I hope you enjoyed your visit to Melbourne and have a safe trip travelling around our beautiful country we call home! I love watching your videos and I can’t wait to see more while you guys travel around Australia! Be safe out there and have an amazing trip of a lifetime together you guys rock! Cheers clay

[@riiidiculoso8697]

“I love conveyor belts.” 🤣 You should print that on a T-shirt!

[@ironsword7]

2:46 I'm pretty sure possums are an 'introduced species' in NZ which is why they are considered pests there. They compete with their local wildlife. Similar to how Australia considers rabbits as a pest because they were introduced from the UK.

[@tw25rw]

You can buy cat food made from possum meat imported from NZ, but can't kill them in Australia.

[@overworlder]

Actually Melbourne’s bigger than Sydney, just recently. The stats bureau increased the Melbourne metro area which bumped it above Sydney.

[@phillipm6822]

Melbourne's Urban area is bigger in population, but the Metropolitan population of Sydney is bigger

[@lazyfrogonalog]

@@phillipm6822 Honestly, you really should at least Google before spreading nonsense. Metropolitan Melbourne 2024 is 5,316,000. Metropolitan Sydney 2024 is 5,185,000.

[@RenateWest-j3d]

Sydney used to have more one way streets.Its like the grid on a circle.In 19th Century Melbourne planned for.the future with wide streets on CBD.Square and parallel.

[@zybch]

Whats really mind blowing is that Melbourne and Sydney are each larger (population) than ANY US city bar NY and LA. And yes, Melbourne surpassed Sydney several years ago. Both are great cities but for me its Melbourne all the way.

[@plastyck]

@@zybch This is true, but only due to a statistical quirk. In Australia, we count the entire metro area when talking about the population of major cities, whereas in the US they usually don't. For example, Houston proper has a population of 2.3 million, but the Houston metro area has 7.1 million.

[@buzzelbee22]

As someone who lives in Melbourne and has fallen in love with the city, it makes me so happy that you walked through so many laneways - we're famous for prioritising laneway culture and we're one of the only cities in the world that puts so much effort into laneway conservation and there's still more that we're doing!

[@anthonypirera7598]

I think Melbourne has the same population as Sydney if not more than Sydney and Melbourne as being voted the most liveable city in the world for 7 years in a row until COVID hit. It would have been good to check out an Australian game of football but the season is over.

[@louise7552]

Imagine Glen at an AFL game, full stadium at the MCG. 😂😂😂😂

[@anthonypirera7598]

@louise7552 he would love it

[@crazyham]

Yes, technically now Melbourne has a larger population than Sydney since Melton is now included within the Melbourne Boundary. 🙏

[@nickmaguire4914]

@@louise7552 😆

[@MelodyMan69]

You got it. Melbourne is very different. Very good when you explore.

[@craigdouglas1127]

i love you guys...doesnt matter where u are...just bloody good...your vids relax me...keep it up champions xo

[@KierstenandTylertravel]

I’m really enjoying this Australia series!

[@GlenAndMado]

Just keeping it raw and simple my friend! hope your having a lovely week!

[@KierstenandTylertravel]

@ You as well! Cheers 🍻

[@peterbasha1]

Brunswick RD is very interesting to walk down, Italy” scene on Lygon Street, Carlton another great street to visit and have a great meal. While you are there a walk to Royal Exhibition building and Carlton gardens. Just some Ideas. Enjoy. Sydney RD for more great food eg A1 Bakery.

[@studioarchivedesign3927]

Hello Glen and Maddo. Highly recommend either driving to Sorrento via Mornington Peninsula and/or Great Ocean Road/12 Apostles via Lorne, Apollo Bay…both lovely drives out of Melbourne City…loving your adventures!! 😊😊

[@jessanna4138]

Yes great choice of destination. I also recommend the Yarra Valley 👌

[@Sdal2593]

Thankyou. As an ex Victorian, it was lovely to see my old stomping ground. If you get the chance to go to Gippsland, you must visit Yarragon. Good pies at the bakery there. Walhalla, Phillip Island and Ballarat are a must see too.

[@dianacasey6002]

I really enjoyed your reaction to a place I have loved for years. Your enthusiasm is lovely. Thank you.

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks so much for tuning in Diana! :) we do our best to appreciate the little things

[@dianacasey6002]

@ I hope you get to St Kilda and enjoy your time in Australia.

[@GlenAndMado]

thats our next video actually lol

[@gregrobinson2394]

In the State Library is one of the most iconic items of Australian History and a national treasure. It is the armour of Ned Kelly, our most famous bushranger. He and his other gang members all wore armour in their final shootout with police in 1880. Two other sets are in the police museum.

[@elizabethmair7353]

The possums are native Australian animals, that's why they are protected here.

[@biggils8894]

Australians don’t deserve protection

[@funeralgothatoo5814]

Yeah most commonly seen in urban areas include the Brush Tail Possum and Ring Tail Possum! They can be a problem if they start nesting in your roof or eating everything off your backyard fruit trees though! Otherwise they are our mates.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

They should never have been introduced to NZ. They've totally destroyed so many areas of bush, bird life. Wallabies also not welcome here, but here they are!!

[@linesydclb8845]

Absolutely not native to NZ

[@christopherhill2786]

bloody pests that eat everything in the garden!

[@daviddean8198]

Great travelogue guys! Amazed ar how clean this huge city is!

[@GlenAndMado]

We had a great time David! were are you from yourself?

[@daviddean8198]

@@GlenAndMado born in Melbourne, lived in Sydney, then London. Love your work. Whatever country, always positive and fun.

[@rossburnell7048]

Those sheds were all fruit and vegetable sellers back in the 50/60's, you didn't venture into the deli area which is beautifull as well as so many tasty delights, also try those donuts next time, a Melbourne delicacy

[@lynnmoses3563]

Theyre the best...A must have when you go to Melbourne...

[@MsTtilly]

I keep thinking, "please get on the tram!" Locals always notice travellers take a few days before they realise that they can go just a stop or two in any direction! 😂Locals hop on and off all the time! I bet we see these guys start using them regularly in an upcoming video ❤

[@georgecurrenti]

Pleased you enjoyed my home city of Melbourne… I went to university and spent some time working in the CBD. But, very much took it for granted. Be sure to travel further out… eg The Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Mt Dandenong etc. I once worked for German company Siemens and when visitors came they enjoyed those places. Enjoy and have fun…

[@Hochspitz]

Or where I live, the temperate rain forests near Mt Donna Buang.

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks for tuning in George :) Really appreciate the recommendations! we did the great ocean road already but unfortunately we have just arrived in Canberra. hope your having a wonderful week :)

[@billybobwombat2231]

You missed ned Kellys suit of armour in the state library, being Irish you need to see it, cheers guys, enjoy your trip 🙂🦘

[@richardcaldwell9160]

Marvellous clip G & M, it bought so many memories of my time there. Alas no small lanes then with cafes & like, but it was 1983 !!. I worked @ the Southern Cross hotel & lived in South Yarra. Where does time go xx

[@GlenAndMado]

Thats awesome! glad you shared an insight of your times in Melbourne :) we also explored south Yarra and made a video which will eventually been uploaded!

[@jimbo35br5]

Welcome guys! I hope you loved our town. Fun fact, the Vic Market was built over a cemetery

[@getreal4371]

The grave stones were moved to the Carlton Cemetery. The graves remained. That's why this Prime real-estate has never been developed. The foundations for the structures on site are placed between burial plots.

[@lynnmoses3563]

Not sure I would call that a fun fact...

[@Jespa_007]

Fun Fact? 😂

[@cgkennedy]

The cemetery was the first one in Melbourne.

[@LoverOfLamps]

Fun fact. Along Swanstern st and about half a block either side, there is a height restriction as well as certain contrast restrictions. This is so that you can see from the state library all the way down to the war memorial. Also it makes it so the cathedral still stands out in amongst the skyscrapers.

[@mikldude9376]

Great job showing us around the CBD , thanks ,! I used to live about 10 minutes walk from the MCG many years ago which is a stones throw from the city, I didn’t go to the city much I’m not really a crowd person😊. So much to see in Melbourne , too much really , but if you get some spare time on a good weather day , one of my favourite suburbs is Williamstown which is adjacent to where the Yarra river opens up into the port Philip bay , the main drag of Williamstown and the all the different shops , a lot being food that follow the road alongside the water , it is a really cool suburb imo , you look across the water at the CBD , and it’s very colorful at night too. Unfortunately a lot of visitors to Melbourne come and go without even seeing Williamstown . If you start at the strand and follow it along it takes you through a lot of the food shops and eventually the road arcs around to a part of the bay where you can often see a lot of big ships coming into dock , if you follow the road around further it takes you along the bays edge eventually getting to beach . But in town near the food area , there is also a pier , with an old navy ship of some description. For me I used to love getting a feed of fish and chips at one of the many fish shops and eating near the water and maybe doing a bit of photography . All the best to you on your visit.

[@davidbent880]

I love you guys, and Glen , it is good you give some history to places

[@GPEART1]

There is even a KZbin mini documentary about Starbucks kinda failing in Australia. Loved the video, you definitely had a big day out in Melbourne!

[@LM-fn6qb]

It was great seeing Vic Markets! Thanks for your video. It's actually cheap for fruit and veg there. It was always a market (1840s), not a converted factory. But you missed the best bit, the old building with the fabulous cheese, meat, eggs, wine, seafood, chicken. The entrance was just over the crossing at 13:19. The different cheese stalls give out fabulous samples of different cheeses. You can get the best kransky and onion and gravy roll in the world at the kransky stall. If you're still in Melbourne it's a must visit.

[@LM-fn6qb]

PS. All the trams in Melbourne city (the city rectangular grid) are free. It's fantastic.

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

While you are in Melbourne, you might be interested in the Scandinavian Christmas Market in Toorak called Julmarknaden. It has Christmas gifts and Scandinavian food, wines and beers. It runs for December.

[@sarnveishastein1201]

Glen and Mado thank you for your entertaining video I enjoyed it very much and I look forward to your next video. Safe Journey’s 🥤☕️🥐🥟🌯🥙🥧🥧☕️☕️🥤🥤😎👍

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks so much for tuning in again and watching, we honestly really appreciate you ❤️

[@kimhaslam468]

What suburb of Melbourne are you staying at .plenty to see about an hour of Melbourne. You should camp for a few days down the Mornington Peninsula. Enjoy your stay

[@billytoohey8887]

Kiwis always say everything's better in New Zealand,. That's why they represent our biggest migrant intake.

[@RefurbIshment-z7l]

@@billytoohey8887 half of NZ lives in Australia because to put it simply almost nothing is better in NZ 😂

[@christopher59]

@@RefurbIshment-z7lwas gna say lma o

[@rookere1604]

Always funny how they go on about their pies like they're some sort of mystical entity that's impossible to compete with, while never trying one of the many thousand hand made award winning bakery pies we have in the world 6th largest country

[@kayelle8005]

😂

[@Erik-ms3du]

​@@rookere1604 there is no comparison Aussie pies are shit.

[@LeighVuillermin9]

loved your video guys!

[@SuperCroc69]

You didn't go in the deli/meat building at the Vic market. It is amazing.

[@GlenAndMado]

lol we appreciate the recommendations but its super challenging to see it all. we actually just ate breakfast beforehand so definitely was definitely waiting a little longer to eat again

[@levenscott645]

You two are great fun, contrasting beautifully.

[@lynnmoses3563]

My daughter and grandchildren live there..I love Melbourne! You gotta try the hot jam donuts at the entrance...The best...The library down there is amazing...Melbourne used to have so many amazing historic buildings, like that, until someone thought it was a good idea to "modernise" the city from the mid 50s thru to the 70s.....There were so many just torn down...This is one of the remnants of another time, just of the many beautiful buildings this city had to offer...such a shame....Not sure how many younger inhabitants actually know that about their city....Melburnians just accept you as you are....theyre not too fussed about dress, altho at certain places they like to dress up...That arcade is a bit like the Strand in Sydney, and the Queen Victoria Building, but I dont think you explored a lot of inner Sydney when you were here....We call that the Heritage Council, Mado, and yes Melbourne is a very cool place...My second home....

[@Joe__007]

Best city in the world! Best Coffee, Best hidden bars, best sports facilities. And well done great video.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

🤔

[@lesleyhughes3174]

You must be a very wealthy, well travelled individual!!

[@Joe__007]

@@lesleyhughes3174 I have travelled a lot in my life. Very lucky yes.

[@tironibusmaximus6100]

He's referring to Sydney, but Melbourne is not bad eirther.

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

@Joe__007 Best City, really? It's not even the best city in Australia.

[@pattomuso]

Thanks for visiting my home town! Possums are protected as they're native to Aus. Melbourne's population surpassed Sydney within the last 12 months.

[@GlenAndMado]

We love the Melbourne weather! It's like being back in Ireland lol.

[@jazzycat8917]

Starbucks pretty much only exists in Australia for the tourists and the international students who don't know any better. Thats why we have barely any of them in comparison to other countries, and they only appear in places with huge international visitor presence in major cities. You simply do not find them outside of airports or city centers. Word of advice though: if you're an aficionado of good quality matcha, you're probably not going to get it ordering it from a regular cafe, especially not iced. They all use cheap matcha powder, and if its busy and you order it iced odds are it will not be blended properly with the cold milk coz they just want to get it out the door. You'd need to go to a Japanese cafe or teahouse that specialises in it and will take the time with quality product. Tokyo Lamington in Carlton does a lovely matcha, as well as amazing flavour varieties on the Aussie classic lamington cake

[@amorybeech]

You should of gone to Patricia’s for coffee and for matcha you have to venture to Collingwood, cause would of been a better experience for both next time anyways thank you for going to the library it’s pretty cool

[@GlenAndMado]

Hey hey our next videos will be in collinwood and fitzroy :)

[@nickgeorgiakakis7249]

Jungle Juice has some of the best coffee in Melbourne, they use Supreme coffee which began in Wellington. Used to have a barista called Nicky, made the best coffee, hope he's still there.

[@DJSinisterMetal]

As a local: you passed my office building, and later my old university campus (the "Ghostbusters" building, RMIT) 😄 If you're still filming here, I recommend checking out the Botanical Gardens, St Kilda for its beach views and cafes, Swan St in Richmond for its pub and live music scene, the clubbing and boutique shopping just round the corner on Chapel Street in South Yarra and Prahran, the alternative music and bohemian fashion scene in Carlton/Brunswick/Collingwood/Northcote... those are the most interesting areas for vlogging. Also the leafy suburbs of Toorak just southeast of the CBD is very photogenic to drive through, but will also make you jealous of everybody who can afford to live there. If you're looking for beautiful day trips, I have three recommendations much easier than the obvious ones travel bloggers tend to do (which is the Great Ocean Road). 1. Drive just southwest of the city to Queenscliff for morning tea and coffee, then get on the Searoad car ferry that crosses Port Phillip Bay to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. Its only a ~20min crossing but it is very beautiful and memorable. Then you can have fish and chips for lunch at one of the many restaurants in Sorrento, or one of the other beautiful beachside towns like Rosebud or Dromana. At this time of the year the beaches there are as picturesque as many in QLD or NSW's Central Coast. You can then enjoy a cruisy beachside drive back up the peninsula, first along the Nepean Highway and then taking the scenic Beach Road from Mordialloc up to the city. 2. A drive to the Dandenong Ranges (about an hour east of the CBD) is a must -- SkyHigh on Mount Dandenong gives the best possible view of the Melbourne skyline, and the teahouses and the pubs and eateries in the hills are all amazing (there's also a Bavarian restaurant called the Cuckoo nestled in the perfect forest location). Check out the tiny towns like Olinda, Kallista, Sassafras for a taste of rural Victoria within easy driving distance, and all the incredible gardens and forests you can walk through. Grants Picnic Ground is in an area full of gorgeous native birds such as lyrebirds, rainbow lorikeets and crimson rosellas -- the public used to be allowed to feed the birds but it apparently is no longer legal, which is sad. But I imagine it's still just as scenic. Belgrave is also a great suburb in the area to have lunch or brunch and has quality cafes and coffee shops. If you're no longer in Melbourne, oh well, hopefully it will give some other commenters ideas for day trips if they ever visit the city.

[@GlenAndMado]

Wow, thank you so much for the incredible tips and local insights! I really appreciate you taking the time to share all these amazing spots and recommendations. I had no idea about some of these places, especially the Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry and the Dandenong Ranges-those sound like perfect hidden gems for a day trip! I’ll definitely keep those in mind for future visits, whether for filming or just to explore. And I agree, the Botanical Gardens and St Kilda's beach are beautiful, but I can’t wait to check out the other areas you mentioned like Swan St, Chapel Street, and the alternative scenes in Carlton and Brunswick. It’s great to hear firsthand from someone who knows the city so well. Thanks again for sharing, it’s really helpful!

[@DJSinisterMetal]

@GlenAndMado glad to help, guys! I didn't mention the scenic Puffing Billy railway through the Dandenong Ranges to Emerald Lake, but tbh another travel vlogging channel from the US just posted a video of them doing that today, so I figure it's better that I gave some more original options. You can also do a day trip to see the Fairy Penguin colony at Phillip Island, or go camping at the awesome national park at Wilson's Promontory, which has highlights like the very hikable Mount Oberon and the awesomely photogenic Whale Rock at Tidal River. All very doable and underrated sightseeing opportunities 👍

[@rocketfishstudios-facebook4758]

Loved it, great little walk around and explore :)

[@viviennehughes4343]

The first produce section you were in is the organic section. The prices there are much higher than at the “regular” stalls across the road.

[@teresacaloiero5212]

If you get the chance, spend at least half a day at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens. You can walk from Flinders st/Federation square.

[@GlenAndMado]

we will be uploading another video of that exploring the gardens :)

[@65damdamdam]

I live in Sydney and have never been to Melbourne believe it or not. This video is the first one that made feel like checking it out.

[@dianacasey6002]

Hope you do it’s really nice and friendly.

[@marilynrodgerson3331]

How can you not come to Melbourne 😜

[@GlenAndMado]

WHAT?! thats insane. you need to explore your amazing country, has so much to offer lol

[@ricochet3510]

Loving your vlogs guys 👍👍

[@ozzietad666]

Make sure you go to Wilson’s promontory- (most souther tip of Australia for nature lovers) ring ahead. Free camping at the moment though it maybe be hard to get in on a weekend or school holidays .

[@theunknownunknowns256]

Mado "kiwifruit". You're a keeper Mado. Sounds weird to us if you want to eat a kiwi.

[@rickhall7180]

They’re actually a Chinese Gooseberry… the Kiwis changed the name as a marketing ploy

[@lesleyhughes3174]

😅😂, research, totally different fruit!!@@rickhall7180

[@lesleyhughes3174]

In the US they call them Kiwi.

[@rickhall7180]

@@lesleyhughes3174yes, it’s been a very successful marketing campaign

[@lindyralph8792]

I was hoping you were going to Bakemono. I work accross the road in the QV building and I had a yuzu almond croissant last week. It was the best almond croissant I've ever had. The Capitol is actually and incredibly restored theatre that had it's 100th birthday this year. The first ever film screened there was Cecil B DeMille's original version of The Ten Commandments. The ceiling in there is incredible. Degraves St used to be cool but it's basically just tourist restaurants now. I would never eat there 😅 The ghostbusters building is RMIT University where I work. It's called 'the green Brain'. There is an old historic theatre inside the modern building called 'Storey Hall".

[@MrNatebain]

LOVED this one 💯

[@michelejohnson8585]

Forget Queen Victoria market, you need to go to the South Melbourne Market, the food stalls are amazing there

[@GlenAndMado]

Oh wow! We'll be sure to check it out next time we are in Melbourne, thanks!

[@coopsnz1]

My brothers place is a old factory from the 1800s turned into luxury units with 4 levels and tereance on top floor ! It just up the road from victoria markets

[@GlenAndMado]

Wow thats amazing! what a great transformation! he must be a rich man lol

[@ImagineMySurprise510]

Those Vic Market donuts are the best in Melbourne. There used to be better near the railway station in Footscray but they have been shut down for some years now. The next best I know about are at the Preston Market. I don't know about any others.

[@bernietaylor2344]

What a long and interesting day you have spent in Melbourne.. After drinking all that coffee there you could probably run back to Sydney.

[@deco5159]

You should have turned to the left when you got to the market and got in The Drunken Poet Irish bar, they do a decent Guinness in there. 👍🏻

[@itsprivate4360]

Remember walking over Dublins O’Connell bridge and O’Connell street, it had me thinking how so much of it reminded me of the intersection of Flinders station and Swanston street in Melbourne. Go see for yourself on google maps and look around… I think they’re based on each other!

[@himikebye]

I noticed you guys didn't venture into the Deli section of Queen Victoria Market? It's definitely a must see at the Vic Market if you want to check out, fresh food, coffee and delicatessen items.

[@carlmorton657]

Had 4 days in Melbourne (St Kilda) early in the year and just had 3 days in Brisbane 1st time ever. Brisbane blew me away and had a better vibe about it. Loved South Bank where we stayed.

[@Hudpower]

The "ghostbusters" building is part of RMIT University. That whole block, on both sides of swanston st is RMIT university, except for old melbourn gaol which is behind it. Might be worth a visit if youre looking for things to do. The big construction work accross the city is they are building another tunnel through the city and adding 3 or 4 more stations I believe, going along swanston. Theyre due to open fairly soon, they have been working on it since before covid. I would also recommend taking a walk along southbank, and going to the Royal Botanic Gardens, which continues on from that, where you can also find the Shrine of Rememberance, a huge building/monument just south of the city built to remember the soldiers of the WWs. Visiting the MCG if you are even mildly interested in sport is a must, and if you like shopping, theres a maaaaaasive shopping center in Chadstone, which is basically an entire suburb. Chapel St has a loooot of cultural stuff, nightlife, shops ect. Its a pretty common walk for people coming to melbourne.

[@GlenAndMado]

Wow that’s a lot of great info! Thanks for sharing!

[@marias8007]

love these longer videos! i can cook and be entertained

[@GlenAndMado]

YOU DO? we thought it was too long lol. its not for everyone though

[@marias8007]

@GlenAndMado yep!!!

[@Sivoangel]

Glen and Mado your video's are awesome. I'm a Sydney girl and enjoy visiting Melbourne. Hopefully you will get to do the Great Ocean Road.

[@GlenAndMado]

We do our best and be ourselves noting fancy lol but we honestly hope your living the best life in Sydney :) yup we also did the great ocean road!

[@crazyham]

Welcome to Melbourne 🙏 You should take a trip on the Puffing Billy Steam train through the Dandenong Ranges. You have to catch a metro train to Belgrave & then walk to the Puffing Billy Station. It is a narrow gauge tourist steam train.

[@kl33m]

Beef cheek is naturally a tough part of a cow so for it to be tender, it has to be cooked for a least 3 days so that’s what we mean when we say red wine, because it’s slow cooked with red wine

[@David-p1w6v]

Enjoy your visit.

[@markduncan7638]

Glad you are enjoying Melbourne, I moved here in 2006 from Inverness in Scotland, love it here, great city! Just be aware there are Jaywalking laws here, try and use the crossings you'll be fine.

[@e.ren_06]

43:09 - this was a small art work for a k-pop group who toured to Australia called Stray kids !!

[@GlenAndMado]

thanks for sharing the history behind it :)

[@narellesmith7932]

Love Hopetoun tea rooms in the block arcade . Visit as often as I can .❤

[@GlenAndMado]

Its an amazing spot, are you also from Melbourne?

[@narellesmith7932]

Yes sort of . Currently living in Qld via working for the RFDS in SA ❤. We Aussies travel a lot : either within Oz or around the world. Welcome 🤗

[@Jeni10]

When you stay in the city environs, you see a lot but you miss out on so much more out in the suburbs. Next time you’re in Sydney, explore the St George an$ Sutherland Shire Districts. So many great restaurants and shopping malls! One such place is the Imperial Peking Chinese Restaurant, bookings are essential. They also have Yum Cha times! It’s situated on the intersection of the Princes Highway and King Georges Road, Blakehurst, close to the boundary between St George and Sutherland Shire. The building looks very traditional Chinese.

[@GlenAndMado]

We will be passing by again :) I'l note down your recommendations now Jeni! thanks so much.

[@concreteheat6396]

Pies and iced coffee are tradies lunch. I saw you were in Adelaide, I hope you got to try the famous 'farmers union' iced coffee, the only place in the world where coca cola is outsold by another drink.

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

@concreteheat6396 Actually, Ironbru in Scotland is the only soft drink that outsells Coke in the world.

[@jessebirch177]

Welcome to our hometown Glen and Mado! Working hard? :) We have loved watching your travels around the world, you are both always so kind, respectful, humble and genuine, such a refreshing change from so many travel vloggers! I hope you enjoy our backyard - so much great food on offer, but a bit pricier than a lot of places overseas :)

[@carmenmcgowan3968]

Possums are not native in New Zealand so are looked upon as pests. Here in Australia they are part of our native wildlife so we protect them. I think it’s great to have nature in the middle of one of our biggest cities! 💕

[@akachovich]

Starbucks failed in Australia. Nearly all of the Starbucks shut down. But over the last 2 years they have been learning from Australian coffee culture. They have stepped up their coffee a little. Still not as good as other coffee places in Australia.

[@juliebird5307]

Also over run by students who love those syrupy iced drinks. Yuck!

[@scanspeak00]

Locals dont drink there, only tourists who are looking for something familiar.

[@Jeni10]

Glen, beef cheek is literally the facial cheek of the cow. It’s very tender so when slow-cooked, it’s incredible! Gourmet is a french word so the t isn’t pronounced, it’s “gourmay”.

[@wallywombat164]

We drink a lot of sugar cane juice in Thoiland. ❤❤❤❤

[@victoriagill1588]

Interesting fact, both flagstaff gardens and Queen Vic market are old graveyards. Do a ghost walking tour of Melbourne. The things you learn is fascinating

[@fish2038]

We are the pie tasters 😂😊 Love it The joy of a great pie Well deserved 🎉❤

[@GlenAndMado]

we honestly try to get a pie in every city when we pass through :)

[@fish2038]

@ my son and I think it’s great as pies are a big deal in NZ as you know 💟💖

[@GlenAndMado]

Your right about that, we had some of the best pies ever actually in NZ lol. still need to find one here in Australia to beat them!

[@andreaaprico1704]

The queen box Christmas night market is fun

[@joeblow9467]

Guys , you drive on the left here as you know and you need to walk on the left as well and you should not jaywalk , but other than that have fun exploring .

[@RefurbIshment-z7l]

Dictator Dan even on the blog 😅

[@petermcculloch4933]

The pedestrian traffic flows freely when people walk on the left side of the footpath.

[@wayne8469]

Best coffee and fantastic food. Yes I'm biased, I'm from Melbourne.

[@peter65zzfdfh]

If you’re on a budget it’s hard to beat.

[@jamesmckenna6457]

Possums are a native in Australia - in NZ they are introduced. And Sydney and Melbourne are virtually the same size.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Another fantastic vlog thank you .

[@GlenAndMado]

Another fantastic day when you comment Louisa :) thanks again for tuning in

[@RenateWest-j3d]

Can you compare The English Market in Cork City to the Victoria market if possible please? Renate Scanlon Westenberger Ballarat Victoria formerly from Melbourne. Lived in Balmoral Sydney for a year in the 70s when I was in the Navy.

[@Filipinopride18]

i tell you, melbourne offers one of the best coffee in the world imo..enjoy!

[@samturner4406]

Went to that bagel place on your recommendation 🎉

[@catherineduc]

@42:11 - Gothic & Roman style architecture. You look like you're really enjoying Melbourne :)

[@MartyinOZ]

The stae Library was home to the Melbourne Museum and the Museum had free entree

[@matthewgreer7735]

My brother Glen going high frequency to the jazz!!!🫨 😂 Love you guys! 🇭🇲👍

[@GlenAndMado]

haha always love giving a few moves when I get the chance