So I've been traveling for less then a week and already been to Brisbane and Cairns. I loved them both, but probably more Brissie. It kinda reminded me of the East Village, it was just a really awesome area where I stayed at (in fortitude valley). Really laid back with an eccentric group of people, cool cafe's and restaurants and a pumpin nightlife. My hostel was awesome, great bar attatched to it where i met a ton of really cool people. Everyone has been outrageously nice and awesome, it kinda makes me reflect on the american attitude a touch, not quite as friendly as the rest of the world i would say. Also Australia has a higher tax system then america so in exchange they have amazing public properties they have access too, both of these
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