Brisbane

Quick Visit to Brisbane

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May 13th 2006
So after my late last night in Cairns, I flew to Brisbane. I ended up staying at a quiet little hostel in the Valley (Homestead Backpackers). Brisbane is a very nice city - just the right size, and with a very friendly atmosphere. I think if I had more time, I would stay here and find a job for a while. However, like many cities, Brisbane is more about the people you meet rather than all the sight ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Brisbane

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more