[AU; 2026] Part 1 - Melbourne | Start of the long journey & Yarra Valley
Australia Long Trip | Part 1 - Melbourne I was assigned to go for a long Australia work trip at the start of the year, and I will share things that I enjoyed in the trip! My sister tagged along this trip so that she could experience Australia for the first time and visit her friend. Hopping on a Qantas flight after a long time, have been trying to clock on Star Alliance and failed - I lost my Qantas / One World status, so no more warm welcome at the boarding gate: Day 1 Yes probably day 1, we arrived Melbourne early morning and the room was not ready. Hence grab a brunch at a nearby Japanese cafe, asian comfort food for a long ride as always: Namoo Japanese Cafe https://maps.app.goo.gl/ozxcr4ERHS4vAP4w5 The staff were quite friendly and food was prepared really quickly - probably because they were within the office areas. Food was good, quite a nice place to enjoy lunch alone or a group. Check-in was ready after lunch. It has a good space for two to throw all the stuff around in the li...

