🇦🇺 Albury: A Cozy Border Town Escape

🍂 "Where NSW and VIC collide in the gentlest way possible" 🌿 Why Stop Here? Overnight roadtrip pitstop between Melbourne/Sydney 🚗 Everyone says hello (even to strangers!) 👋 Half-day wander perfection - no rush, just good vibes 📍 Quick & Charming Stops: 🚪 Gateway Village Vintage shops + "Welcome to NSW/VIC" sign (jump between states!) 🏃♀️ 💦 Hume Dam 20min from town • Roaring gates vs. serene lakeside • Ultimate zen spot 🧘♂️ 🌷 Botanic Gardens Tiny but mighty (was under renovation but still lovely) 🍽️ Food Notes: ☕ Early Bird Cafe Homemade sourdough + handwritten "what to do" notes from staff 💌 "Basic brunch done with heart" 🍝 Oppy’s Pasta (‼️) Creamy mushroom handmade pasta = "Worth the drive alone" Silky, chewy, umami-bomb 🤤 ("Best outside Italy?") ✨ Vibe Check: Shopfronts look like Pinterest boards 🌿 Menus boast "local organic" everything 🥗 Time moves slower here (in the best way) ⏳ #Albury #SlowTravel #AustraliaRoadTrip