Moving to Melbourne Solo: First 3 Days as an American in Australia
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After a whirlwind last-minute visa approval and a long journey from New York to Australia, Nick has officially landed down under to start a temporary solo relocation in Melbourne! In this vlog, follow along for his first 72 hours on the ground as he navigates the initial steps of settling into a new country before the rest of the family joins him.
This episode features a full tour of his South Bank corporate housing apartment, including pricing, amenities, and the realities of starting a kitchen completely from scratch. Nick takes you along on his initial grocery runs to Woolworths and the South Melbourne Market, trying local gluten-free and dairy-free eats like Grill'd, and exploring the surrounding CBD neighborhood.
Beyond getting settled into daily life, Nick dives headfirst into Australian sports culture! Watch as he attends a Socceroos watch party at Federation Square, experiences his very first AFL footy match at the MCG (Richmond vs. Carlton), and checks out the Firelight Festival at Docklands. He also shares the emotional reality of navigating family separation across time zones and balancing work with expat life.
If you are a Melbourne local, a fellow expat navigating an overseas move, or planning a trip to Australia, join the conversation in the comments! Help Nick choose which AFL team the family should support, and share your favorite South Bank coffee shop recommendations.
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0:00 intro
3:47 Nick Arrives in Australia
4:37 Corporate Housing Apartment Tour in Melbourne
8:55 First Time Grocery Shopping at Woolies
10:27 Socceroos Watch Party in Federation Square
12:40 Exploring South Melbourne
14:13 My First Footy Match at the MCG
15:58 Getting Ready For My First Day at My New Project
17:32 Firelight Festival in Melbourne 2026
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Nick you’ll be included in the census on Tuesday which is perfect.
I hope Australia is good to you and it provides you a welcoming environment for your family.
Love how when you were crossing road you immediately looked right - as if you’d automatically switched to Aussie mode despite the long flight and jet lag.
Really appreciate your last sentiments there, it may be a slog sometimes, it becomes real life quickly, not a holiday. A Melbourne winter doesn't help, but it'll soon turn, and you'll have your fam here with you, in one of the best cities on Earth. Keep finding the joy in what this place has to offer - the sports, the food options, the arts. Try take some trips to suburbs to get feels for them and see what you like.
Anyway, best of luck, look forward to watching your journey.
Oh, and go Saints.
As for an AFL club to support, try Geelong F.C. Its one of the 12 original teams of the VFL precursor to the AFL and based in the 2nd. largest city in Victoria ,74 kms or 46 miles from Melbourne.
Enjoy your time of discovery and hope you can get down to the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong eventually. You will be most welcome.
Moving to Melbourne Solo: First 3 Days as an American in Australia
Five Hungry Travelers
11,132 views
After a whirlwind last-minute visa approval and a long journey from New York to Australia, Nick has officially landed down under to start a temporary solo relocation in Melbourne! In this vlog, follow along for his first 72 hours on the ground as he navigates the initial steps of settling into a new country before the rest of the family joins him.
This episode features a full tour of his South Bank corporate housing apartment, including pricing, amenities, and the realities of starting a kitchen completely from scratch. Nick takes you along on his initial grocery runs to Woolworths and the South Melbourne Market, trying local gluten-free and dairy-free eats like Grill'd, and exploring the surrounding CBD neighborhood.
Beyond getting settled into daily life, Nick dives headfirst into Australian sports culture! Watch as he attends a Socceroos watch party at Federation Square, experiences his very first AFL footy match at the MCG (Richmond vs. Carlton), and checks out the Firelight Festival at Docklands. He also shares the emotional reality of navigating family separation across time zones and balancing work with expat life.
If you are a Melbourne local, a fellow expat navigating an overseas move, or planning a trip to Australia, join the conversation in the comments! Help Nick choose which AFL team the family should support, and share your favorite South Bank coffee shop recommendations.
We'd love to have you join the discussion with us in the comments below or on our socials!
Instagram- www.instagram.com/5HungryTravelers
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
#MovingToMelbourne #ExpatLife #MelbourneVlog #USToAustralia #SouthBankMelbourne #FiveHungryTravelers #ApartmentTour #AFLFooty #GlutenFreeMelbourne #livinginaustralia
0:00 intro
3:47 Nick Arrives in Australia
4:37 Corporate Housing Apartment Tour in Melbourne
8:55 First Time Grocery Shopping at Woolies
10:27 Socceroos Watch Party in Federation Square
12:40 Exploring South Melbourne
14:13 My First Footy Match at the MCG
15:58 Getting Ready For My First Day at My New Project
17:32 Firelight Festival in Melbourne 2026
I love Australia and being Australian and I have deep abiding heartfelt passion for my city. I hope you have an equally fufilling life journey here. Take every opportunity and keep your mind open, it won't always be easy.