"Brisbane" Brisbane by mke1963

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Brisbane - Brisbane

Brisbane is a wonderful city, which manages to mix its heritage with its modern image seamlessly and gracefully. I have visited few cities in recent years that have such a cosmopolitan feel. Many cities with a strong international flavour can feel unfrendly, but Brisbane was a cheerful place quite at ease with its influx of foreign holidaymakers and foreigners intent on staying a lot longer.
Brisbane feels larger than it is, and the distances on foot can be long, but an excellent bus and city-rail system make it easy to get around.
Brisbane certainly has "got it" whatever "it" might be.

Brisbane - Brisbane

Brisbane - Brisbane

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A buzz, youthful energy, grace, friendly
  • Cons:It's very hot in the summer
  • In a nutshell:Fantastic city!
  • Last visit to Brisbane: Feb 2005
  • Intro Updated Feb 25, 2005
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The Royal Albert Hotel has a good pavement cafe. Although the noise from the traffic is ever-present, it never really... more travel advice

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    tiabunna's Profile Photo
    Feb 1, 2007 at 2:39 PM

    Your have summarised the "feel" of Brisbane very well, Mark. I agree, those big "corporate" hotel chains tend to lack individuality.

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    Purpleshade's Profile Photo
    Feb 4, 2006 at 8:15 PM

    Just the sort of info I like in your hotel tips. Lesley

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