About Matt Long
Who am I? I am a typical Gen-Xer and recovering cubicle-dweller who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I...
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Another Perfect Sunset Near the Water at St. Kilda, Melbourne
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Five Cities Where I Could Be An Expat
Posted on September 25, 2012 | 35 CommentsI love living in Washington, DC and I definitely love being an American and that’s why I never thought other countries would appeal to be on a more long-term basis. I’m not moving anytime soon, but if I had too these are the places... -
Bluegrass Band in the Laneways of Melbourne
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What’s So Great about Melbourne?
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 15 CommentsEveryone said I would love it. This advice didn’t just come from friends and online contacts, Melbourne was named the world’s most livable city in the 2011 Global Livability Survey. That’s a hell of a statement to make and I was curious what could propel... -
A Visit to My Happy Place – The InterContinental Melbourne: Rialto
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 4 CommentsI love hotels, from the grand lobbies to the little bathroom amenities, the entire experience of staying with a high quality, luxury hotel is an event unto itself. While traveling through Australia, I partnered with InterContinental Hotels Group to put their famous service to the... -
Macaron Love – How the French Stole My Sweet Tooth
Posted on January 12, 2012 | 12 CommentsI didn’t actually know what a macaroon was before my first, succulent bite. I imagined a dense cookie with chocolate and coconut, and certainly not the delicate pastry that has captured the culinary hearts of millions around the world. The macaron is a sweet confectionery... -
Perfect Evening in St. Kilda
Posted on January 9, 2012 | 2 CommentsAfter spending almost a week in the dusty Outback, the last thing I thought I would have wanted was a return to nature. But there I was, sitting at the desk in our spacious room at the InterContinental Rialto thumbing through the guide book trying... -
Travel Itinerary – 48 Hours in Melbourne
Posted on January 8, 2012 | 10 CommentsMelbourne Travel Tips Melbourne was the final stop in our brief tour of Australia and one that proved to be a highlight of the journey. Without exaggeration, Melbourne is one of the best cities I have visited anywhere in the world, and weeks could... -
Hairy Coos, Baby Animals and Amazing Views on Churchill Island
Posted on December 13, 2011 | 4 CommentsThe Scottish highland cow greeted us with its giant horns and fuzzy bangs as we navigated the dirt road leading to Churchill Island. We very well could have been in Scotland, except it was far too sunny and there wasn’t a sign of a distillery... -
On Parade with the Penguins of Phillip Island
Posted on November 21, 2011 | 7 CommentsThere are certain words and phrases that should never be repeated in the context of a travel post. Hidden gem, unique treasure, and charming all come to mind. Cute is another one most experts say to avoid, yet I find myself at a loss to... -
Kissed by a Koala at Healesville Sanctuary
Posted on November 15, 2011 | 5 CommentsI never expected to be kissed by a koala, yet there I was being gingerly kissed by Australia’s fuzzy mascot. The koala in question was at the Healesville Sanctuary, a short drive from Melbourne and home to one of the best animal experiences in the... -
Exploring the Hidden Secrets of Melbourne With the Best Tour in Town
Posted on November 10, 2011 | 9 CommentsI received a lot of suggestions from the expert concierge at the InterContinental Melbourne. In an experiment, I decided to use the hotel’s famous concierge service to help plan our time in Melbourne to see if they could do a better job than I could.... -
Preserving Style and Architecture at The Rialto in Melbourne
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No CommentsThe Rialto Melbourne I don’t usually write about hotels, unless I find something really unique to say. This post isn’t any different, I’m not going to write about how great our rooms were or how amazing the service was at the InterContinental Melbourne –... -
Quirky Australia – The Great Ned Kelly Debate
Posted on September 8, 2011 | 5 CommentsA lot of things confused me about Australia. Paying $4 for a 20oz. Diet Coke, the nonchalant attitude towards the myriad poisonous things that can cause instant death just to name a couple. But what really threw me for a proverbial loop was the admiration... -
Three of the World’s Best Walking Tours
Posted on September 5, 2011 | 12 CommentsEven though I love unique and sometimes unusual ways to experience new travel destinations, one of the best ways to learn about a new place is through a classic walking tour. Organized tours can highlight a neighborhood or entire city, while self-guided walks offer precious... -
Exploring Australia – The Itinerary
Posted on August 18, 2011 | 17 CommentsEarlier this year the Northern Territory of Australia, in conjunction with the amazing National Geographic travel writer Andrew Evans, hosted a contest asking people to name the reason why the Northern Territory is the place they would most like to visit in Australia. Entries were...
