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Hello Reader, It's Terrie here. Last week we took an easy train ride to the Showgrounds for the Caravan and Camping Show — and what a sight! From enormous luxury motorhomes (sadly beyond our budget!) to compact little vans, there were hundreds to step inside and compare. I quickly realised how useful it is to inspect them in person. Some were easy to climb into, others not so much — wobbly steps and missing handrails are worth noting. The Showgrounds is large, so I was grateful for the seating areas, shady tables and, on such a warm day, the many ice cream carts! My favourite stop was the Destinations Pavilion, chatting with passionate locals promoting their regions. It certainly made me want to see more of our beautiful country. And just to top off the day? We travelled home on the train chatting happily with friends we bumped into — only to discover we were in the quiet carriage! Apparently we were a little too enthusiastic. Oh well… it can be such fun being a senior. Bye for now, Terrie
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Seniors in Melbourne is a travel website dedicated to inspiring and supporting those aged 60+ in planning midweek adventures across Melbourne and beyond. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration.
Hello Reader, Last week I found myself in a room full of the people shaping the future of tourism in Victoria. The occasion was the Victorian Tourism Industry Council’s annual Vision Summit — where operators, event organisers, government and industry leaders gather to talk about what’s ahead. One thing became very clear. Tourism isn’t just a “nice to have”. It’s a $46 billion industry in Victoria — bigger than mining and agriculture combined. I reflected on why I started Seniors in Melbourne...
Hello Reader, I’ve recently started following the journey of a Melbourne retiree named Michael Kerrisk — and I can’t stop thinking about it. At 63, Michael has set himself a remarkable challenge: travelling from Melbourne to London without getting on a single plane. No quick long-haul flight, no shortcuts. Instead, trains, buses, ships and a carefully mapped route that will take him through Southeast Asia, across China and into Central Asia — the “Stans” — before eventually reaching Europe....
Hello Reader, It's Kathy here! Revisiting familiar places at different stages of life can be surprisingly moving — and full of new discoveries. Thanks to the City of Melbourne, I recently joined their Chalk and Walk activity at Fawkner Park, part of the summer seniors program. Yes, sanctioned chalk graffiti! But this park was a very different place to the one I knew as a teenager back in the early 1970s. Back then, Fawkner Park meant winter softball matches — freezing winds, muddy slides,...