I used to always struggle with buying gifts for people, but now I’ve found the holy grail of gift ideas. Never again will I be racking my brain trying to think of something the unlucky birthday person will toss away, nor will I shamefacedly have to hand over a dodgily wrapped gift. From now on, I’m only going with Melbourne private tours, gift-wrapped in a nice neat envelope. Now that’s minimalism.
Who doesn’t enjoy a good tour? Okay, get this, you can get tours for the city you live in and explore its secrets you’ve never known before, or you can get tours to cities interstate. You can get tours of the plush sides of town or the eclectic arty areas. There’s just so much to be said for getting tours as gifts! And my recent experiences can testify to that.
Although my parents are Melb
urnians born and bred, I got them
a Melbourne tour. They quickly discovered that there’s much they don’t know about the place. For instance, they learned about the famous Raheen mansion and the history of St Patrick’s Cathedral. When they got back from their tour, I was not expecting such a positive response. They wanted to do more in the future, and go city sightseeing around Melbourne’s famous sporting arenas. There’s much to be seen in Melbourne.
There’s something to be said for gifts that are experiential rather than material. Many people overlook such gifting options. No more poor choices in jewellery or clothing, no more failed judgement in book-taste or music-preference. Gifts like tours are better because you can basically make your own fun. Sightseeing doesn’t have to be your number one hobby, but anyone can enjoy it as long as they’re with a friend or loved one and a positive attitude.