Christmas in Brisbane

The Eastcoaster - Part 2 - Queensland

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January 6th 2007
When I arrived in Brisbane I initially stayed in Fortitude Valley aka "The Valley" in a hostel called Bunk. This area by far offered the best nightlife in Brisbane. Brisbane marked the point in Australia where I would begin to travel alone. Gary was otherwise preoccupied (see his blog) and it was an excellent opportunity to have some space and meet people as a solo traveller.... socially a much mo ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland

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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