🌿✈️ Melbourne in 7 Days: Coffee, Street Art & Secret Spots!

#springitinerary Just got back from a week in Melbourne, and wow—this city is like that cool friend who knows all the best underground spots. Moody laneways, next-level brunch, and coffee so good I considered moving there. Here’s the fun stuff you actually want to know: ✨ Best Hidden Find: The Mill Place—a tiny alley near Flagstaff Gardens, covered in vines and fairy lights. I found it by accident (read: was lured in by the smell of fresh sourdough). It’s quiet, dreamy, and feels like Melbourne’s best-kept secret. 🍩 Food Obsession: Queen Victoria Market’s “Doughnut Time” van. Picture a Nutella-stuffed, sprinkle-covered doughnut the size of your face. I ate it in record time, zero regrets. Pro tip: Get there before 10 AM or risk a hangry crowd. 😂 Most Random Moment: A seagull full-body photobombed me at St Kilda Beach. One second I’m posing, the next—wing slap—this chaotic bird is the star of my pic. Melbourne’s wildlife has no chill. ⏳ My 7-Day Itinerary: Day 1-2: CBD exploring—Hosier Lane’s ever-changing street art, coffee at Patricia’s (their almond croissant haunts my dreams), rooftop bars for golden-hour cocktails. Day 3-4: Beach time—St Kilda Pier for sunset penguins (yes, tiny penguins!), Luna Park’s creepy-smiling entrance. Day 5-7: Day trips—Great Ocean Road (Apostles views = worth the drive), Yarra Valley wine tastings (rosé flights = happiness). 👟 Must-Pack: Layers (Melbourne does four seasons in a day), comfy shoes for cobblestone lanes, and stretchy pants for all the food. This city’s magic is in the little things—the hidden bars down staircases, the smell of espresso in the morning, the way every corner has a story. If you go, leave room for spontaneity (and extra stomach space). Been to Melbourne? Tell me your fave spot! 👇