Hi Reader,

We hope 2025 has kicked off on a joyful note for you. What’s on your list for the year ahead—new places to explore, favourite spots to revisit, or simply more time spent out and about?

Is 2025 the year you finally take that overseas adventure you’ve been dreaming of? In this newsletter edition we’ve put together some ideas and inspiration to help you map out your next overseas holiday, as well as plenty of tips to make your travels smooth and stress-free.

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead!

Amy

P.S. Looking for inspiration a little closer to home? Visit our website for plenty of Melbourne outing ideas to kick off your new year.

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WHAT'S ON - Mark Your Calendars

• ​Yayoi Kusama (until 27 Apr 2025). Celebrate Yayoi Kusama’s 80-year career at NGV International with vibrant art, new installations, and interactive experiences for all ages.
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• ​Van Gogh Returns (26 Dec 2024 - 1 Jun 2025). Experience Van Gogh’s art like never before at THE LUME Melbourne, featuring immersive installations and the new VR experience, Finding Vincent.
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• ​Notre-Dame de Paris (until 27 Apr 2025). Experience Notre-Dame's rich history through augmented reality at Melbourne's Immigration Museum, featuring interactive displays and insights into its remarkable restoration.
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• ​​The Museum of Falling, City Gallery (until 14 Feb 2025). Curated by Patrick Pound, this exhibition thoughtfully explores the intersection of civic space and human experience. Through a unique collection of falling images and objects, it invites viewers to consider how these elements shape our everyday lives. Free entry, open during business hours.
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• ​Underground: The Hidden Archiv​e of the Warsaw Ghetto (until 30 Mar 2025). This significant collection, created by activists documenting the Holocaust, offers an emotional journey into the resilience of the Jewish community and their fight for remembrance. Held at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum, tickets from $10.​
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JOKE OF THE DAY

When is a door not a door?

When it's ajar.

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