CultureShock! Melbourne [Paperback]

A city with a reputation to maintain, Melbourne is famous variously for being Australias coffee capital, the Europe of Australia and consistently ranked amongst the top most liveable cities in the world. CultureShock! Melbourne takes both long- and short-term residents through the citys inner workings. The city offers world-class urban landscapes and experiences, spiced with a uniquely Melburnian spirit: a stroll along the Yarra River surrounded by a glittering skyline and artisanal sandwich in hand, top-drawer entertainment, restaurants helmed by celebrity chefs, or even a simple breakfast of toast with smashed avo and a flat white at a legendary caf? along a boulevard. Get the most out of your stay in Melbourne with this essential guide to one of the jazziest, most cosmopolitan cities in the world.A survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in one of the worlds most liveable cities Insights into the people, culture and traditions Advice on adapting to the local environment Essential information on the countrys history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cuisine and leisure activities Suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience Hints on how to learn the language and do business Useful list of foreign words and phrases and a comprehensive resource guide Suggestions for further reading and reference Lively and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the text Photographs that show what life is really like thereRuth Rajasingam is a lawyer by training and taught law for the last ten years. Born in Singapore, she first lived in Melbourne in 1998 for a few years and more recently since 2017.