Weekend in Brisbane
Everyone travelling to Australia has heard of Sydney, but Australia is a huge place and one place people ought not to overlook is Brisbane, Queensland.
Brisbane is the state capitol of Queensland and it is the largest city in that state with a population of over 2 million people. The Brisbane River cuts through the city very much like the river Thames in London and the Seine in Paris.
The city has a high urban density making it similar in some regards to Sydney. Climate in Brisbane is hot, humid summers and dry cool winters. Brisbane is the third most popular place to visit after Sydney and Melbourne, thus making tourism is a major component of the economy.
Popular places to visit include nightlife hotspots alone the Brisbane River downtown where you can take part in the sophisticated ambiance permeating the man made beaches, art museums, fine dining, street performers, fireworks, creamy cappuccinos and lazing in the shade.
The Queen Street Mall hosts over 650 stores, a haven for those who like to relieve their stresses by way of a little retail therapy. The Valley is the precinct where the young shop for some of the edgiest and trendiest fashions.



