Melbourne..... This is the destination that I really keen and it took me some time to prepare the itinerary with my friends. 
We've been preparing it for few months before the travel period, things we basically work out is places to see in Victoria besides walking around in the Melbourne City itself, and I was lucky enough that I do not worry about my lodge in Melbourne as I will be staying with my friends too. Honestly, I'm on a tight budget for this Aussie trip, those who help me, thank you so much guys, I appreciate it so so much! Especially Firdaus for hosting me during my stay in Melbourne, together with Tharne as well. And of course, Simon aka KK that help me to arrange my stay in Canberra & Sydney, you guys are awesome! 
$600AUD was a VERY tight Budget for 16 days in Aussie!!! Indeed, I managed to survive and we really save a lot in Aussie. 

Maybe the tips that I can share is that :
1) If you have friends that stay for some time in the place you will travel, they will surely know the reasonable price of the food and will take you there 
2) Consider to buy groceries and spend time cooking at home as it save a lot! Trust me, food in Aussie, the price is totally you can't bear sometimes 
3) Plan ahead, count the cost of where you will need to spend money, for instance, the place of attraction. 
4) Stay in the hostel/backpackers (it is so safe, most parents and friends think that it is not safe, but trust me, they are so wrong on that!)

Honestly, I love Aussie so much, the city is vibrant, people are open and also the tourist attraction and scenery is stunning. 
Well, this trip went well so far, I remember that each and everyday, I will have appointment with different people, group of friends from different universities and it was AWESOME! 
Making new friends and also learning their experience is really awesome. I've cover most of the places in Melbourne and if I am given a chance to go back to Aussie, I am aiming to go to Darwin this time because I really hear a lot of good things from it from travelers these days.... So, work hard and earn $ more to achieve my dream I guess..... xx 

When the time comes to save, and I have to limit my spending on good food in Aussie, normally me & Firdaus will be going to COLES to buy some groceries, also went to few shops that serve local Malaysian food which is cheaper :) 
Friends from INTEC and some new friends that I met, also people from Swinburne :) 
So yea, basically I'm here to promote some universities from Melbourne too.... :)



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