Email travel@stuff.co.nzREAD MORE:* The truth about living in London according to Kiwis who live there* The truth about living in Dubai according to Kiwis who live there* The truth about living in France according to Kiwis who live there* Melbourne: How to see the city like never beforeRodriguez had never been to Melbourne or even discussed the city with anyone before they arrived in 2013 and her initial excitement was tempered by feelings of being overwhelmed. FLIGHT CENTRE For some Kiwis, Melbourne strikes a nice balance between more hectic Sydney and less hectic New Zealand. AMANDA SHEAT Amanda Sheat says life in Melbourne and Auckland is similar in some ways, but Melbourne offers a lot more in terms of entertainment. DANA ALBUQUERQUE Dana Albuquerque (centre left) would rate life in Melbourne before kids 8/10 and, with kids, 6/10. "The longer I'm in Melbourne, the more I enjoy living here," she says, although she thinks Kiwis beat the Aussies in the friendliness stakes.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2018 02:26 UTC