Flying all the way to the other side of the world to a country which is so similar to the UK might seem a strange thing to do - especially when escaping England has been my aim for so long. But the last few days have been proof indeed that the journey has been worth it... Away from cities and towns for the first time, Rachel and i hopped aboard a minibus and headed into the countryside. Led by Adam the tour guide (the epitome of Aussie surfer dude) and joined by...

Lessons i have learned in Melbourne: The moustache is making a comeback. Approximately 82.3% of men between the ages of twenty and thirty are sporting a hairy growth on their top lip. Many have opted for the full handlebar. It's extortionately expensive. London prices, with a bit more added on for good measure. Rachel and i are always going to find something to argue about. Michael Jackson was the cause of our first Australian bust-up. It appears i'm less of a...