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Even though it is the Queensland capital city, Brisbane used to be considered more of a hub city for travelers venturing up to the tropical regions of the country. Nowadays, Brisbane is starting to shine (more than literally) as it is becoming quite the trendy little (big) city with a population increasing daily as more Australians make the move. As […]

Things You Should Know About Brisbane

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So you’re in Melbourne and you want to get to Brisbane. Depending on the time of year, and your extended travel plans, this can be a very good idea (who wants to freeze in the Melbourne winter, relatively speaking). Maybe you’ve had enough of your backstreet coffee culture and are craving a bit of a laid-back city with a warmer […]

Getting from Melbourne to Brisbane

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Cairns and Brisbane might be in the same state (Queensland), but they are still a good 1700 kilometers away from each other by road, or a good 22 hours if that puts it into perspective. The perceived distance is often a bubble burst when travelers arrive in the country and are put face-to-face with reality. Queensland is a giant state, […]

Getting from Cairns to Brisbane

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Brisbane is the bigger, business city in the state of Queensland that acts as more of a hub for travelers looking to get to Fraser Island or the Gold Coast. However, there is a charm to be found if you decide to stick around in this city. Cheap hotels in Brisbane can range from near $100 to $165 AUD for […]

Cheap Hotels in Brisbane

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Brisbane acts as a great hub for travelers looking to explore more of the Queensland area. Some individuals choose to come from the south of the country to the warmer areas of the north during the winter months. Others may be coming from overseas for a relaxing holiday to the Gold Coast located just an hour away. While Brisbane may […]

Budget Airlines that Fly to Brisbane

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Need some tips for ways to save money in Brisbane? Well, there’s always self-catering as opposed to eating in restaurants, choosing public transport instead of taxis, and there’s always avoiding tourist attractions altogether. But, really, who wants to do that? Luckily, there are other ways to save money on your trip by using some Brisbane discount cards. >> View Discount […]

Discount Cards in Brisbane

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Brisbane is often a city that is overlooked on many trips to Australia, but travelers might be missing out on a chill and clean, modern city with a great atmosphere by doing so. We’ve already talked about the big things to do in Brisbane, and now we would like to present some FREE things to do. It’s not always about […]

Free Things to Do in Brisbane

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One thing travelers sometimes forget to take part in is local lifestyle and it’s a component of the Australian world that really can’t afford to be missed. One of the benefits of living in a warm climate is taking advantage of being outdoors so, rather than being trapped in shopping malls blasted with recycled air, Aussies love to do their […]

Brisbane Outdoor Markets

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Often when people think of Australian metropolises they conjure up images of the Opera House in Sydney, the arts and music scene in Melbourne and the Pacific Ocean views of Darwin. But what about Brisbane? There are no world renowned landmarks, distinct reputations or notorious historical events. So what exactly is there to see in this small city? Brisbane is […]

Things to do in Brisbane

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