Mantra Blog

With an exciting new job, the tendency to throw yourself into your work and get ahead can be hard to resist. It can be especially difficult maintaining a healthy work-life balance when the job involves moving to a new city. Often, people put all their focus on their work in order to cope with the demands of living in an unfamiliar city..

Moving cities and moving into Live@Mantra, a great long stay accommodation option, will come with the same question for many: How can I possibly relocate my life in one go? The thing is, you don't really need to shift every single thing you own - let alone do it all in one trip...

While the physical upheaval involved in moving cities is often perceived as the hardest part of the process, leaving a web of friends and acquaintances behind is the real issue. In your home city, you can walk down a busy street and see people you know, even if only vaguely. That's all part of feeling like you belong...

If you're moving into one of Mantra's Live@ hotels in Melbourne such as Mantra on Russell or Mantra Southbank, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and about and discover the best the city has to offer. For those who like to do a bit of shopping, Melbourne's weekend markets are sure to satisfy. With a range of arts, crafts, food and more on display, you'll be spoiled for choice - it's a great way to meet new people, too...

Moving to a different city can be very exciting, but there's no denying that it can be tough uprooting your life and adjusting to the rhythm of a different area. If you're getting ready to move to a brand new city, here are a few things it pays to be prepared for..