Its called BresVegas for a reason. You went to Fortitude Valley in the daytime. (Where then old McWhirters building was). That is the nightclub district at NIGHT! It's the largest nightclub district in Australia. Its packed with people all night. The Prohibition Club is the largest nightclub in the southern hemisphere.
Ah ok yeah that's probably why, we didn't know about this no. But it wouldn't have been something for us because I don't see my dad going there haha. But thanks! I didn't know about this
I’m really enjoying your videos. You are giving an honest opinion from a different perspective. As an Aussie, I also find it frustrating at times that certain places close early, but we must accept it if we want to keep the work/life balance that we are known for. Summer evenings are great for picnics and outdoor bbqs, gatherings in the backyard with family and friends…
Thanks a lot, that's indeed what I try to share, just genuine opinions and different perspectives. It's not negative but just observations. Yeah summer evenings are nice, I still have to experience this one day Down Under :)
Brisbane is a beautiful city. We close things early because we get up early. You would have noticed at 6am many, many people out getting coffees and walking and starting their day. This is because it gets so ridiculously hot in summer in the afternoon.
I lived in Brisbane for forty years. Originally from Greece. I enjoyed every moment of this video from the tourist perspective. I moved to the Sunshine Coast fifteen years ago. Thank you so much for this video. BTW your dad is great keeping up with your walks and sightseeing
Ah ok great! I have only been to Thessaloniki. But I am keen on seeing other islands and the main land. So you know the best places over there I assume! Yeah my dad is a good sport, trying to keep up. It works well like this because we have our own pace but we always end up at the same place haha
@@thecluelesstraveller Good to get your message. Meteora is the best place on earth. Go to Santorini where the main town was build on the rim of the volcano. Go to Kasos which hasn't been spoiled by tourism. Go the Saronic Islands a short ride from the port of Piraeus. I grew up in Samos which I love.
I enjoyed your exploration of my city. As for helmets, Australia is large so we have to coexist with cars and trucks. If an accident occurs, the helmet greatly improves your chance of surviving. We just can't devote as much space, outside the city, to cycling traffic
Yes everybody in the family still has it. Sadly none of the kids (like me) got it though. But me being a language teacher means I mostly teach non native English speakers and that also greatly changed my way of speaking English. In fact they understand my dad less abroad than me for example. But maybe if I live Down Under for a while my inner Aussie comes out haha
You missed the Gallery of Modern Art (considered by some to be the best contemporary gallery in Australia), the Queensland Art Gallery, the Queensland Museum (all of which are at Southbank), as well as the new Powerhouse complex, New Farm Park, Mt Coot-tha, and a trip on the river on the CityCats, just to name a few places. That building you referred to as a museum is the Brisbane City Council Chambers, although it does contain a museum. You have to wear helmets because we have public healthcare in Australia and if you fall off your bike and break your neck because you were worried about messing up your hair and wouldn't wear a helmet, or if your helmet flew off because you didn't do it up properly, the taxpayer will have to pay for your treatment and recovery. There were actually 60,000 Australians who died in World War I. I don't know where you came up with the figure 10,000. All but two of them are buried overseas which is why there are so many memorials. The families could not go to the gravesides to mourn.
Thanks for all the tips, we were only here for a few days so we didn't have that much time, but I will remember it for next time! I understand that other countries may have these helmet rules, especially if you are not a bike country. I don't care about my hair haha but from a Dutch perspective it's unusual. But obviously not many people are as skilled as the Dutch haha I think the 10.000 was about the state of Queensland and not the country.
Actually by area, it is the largest city in Australia since the Brisbane City Council oversees the entire metropolitan area, in contrast to Sydney and Melbourne City Councils which only control a few square kilometres in the city centres.
Ah yes you are right, I probably misread that somewhere while on the move. Oh ok? Well thanks for pointing it out, while walking around and looking on maps for directions I may have read some things wrong or confused things.
Homelessness is a personal choice in Australia. Usually the homeless person has a vice...gambling, drugs, alcohol or mental illness. Everyone that isn't working or cannot work is eligible for government payments...and unfortunately many homeless already are accessing this payment only to waste it on their vices...(they'd rather use the money to buy more alcohol, drugs or gamble) just to end up on the streets again.
If a personal choice means made from addiction then yes, but I think (as always) with these cases that it's a lot of things comming together. Here it's also illegal to sleep on the street so you wouldn't see it in general. I guess a different approach to the problem is needed.
Its called BresVegas for a reason. You went to Fortitude Valley in the daytime. (Where then old McWhirters building was). That is the nightclub district at NIGHT! It's the largest nightclub district in Australia. Its packed with people all night. The Prohibition Club is the largest nightclub in the southern hemisphere.
Ah ok yeah that's probably why, we didn't know about this no. But it wouldn't have been something for us because I don't see my dad going there haha. But thanks! I didn't know about this
I’m really enjoying your videos. You are giving an honest opinion from a different perspective. As an Aussie, I also find it frustrating at times that certain places close early, but we must accept it if we want to keep the work/life balance that we are known for. Summer evenings are great for picnics and outdoor bbqs, gatherings in the backyard with family and friends…
Thanks a lot, that's indeed what I try to share, just genuine opinions and different perspectives. It's not negative but just observations. Yeah summer evenings are nice, I still have to experience this one day Down Under :)
Brisbane is a beautiful city. We close things early because we get up early. You would have noticed at 6am many, many people out getting coffees and walking and starting their day. This is because it gets so ridiculously hot in summer in the afternoon.
Yeah I noticed this indeed, it's interesting because other hot nations do it the opposite, they live at night. It's something to get used to for sure!
I lived in Brisbane for forty years. Originally from Greece. I enjoyed every moment of this video from the tourist perspective. I moved to the Sunshine Coast fifteen years ago. Thank you so much for this video. BTW your dad is great keeping up with your walks and sightseeing
Ah ok great! I have only been to Thessaloniki. But I am keen on seeing other islands and the main land. So you know the best places over there I assume! Yeah my dad is a good sport, trying to keep up. It works well like this because we have our own pace but we always end up at the same place haha
@@thecluelesstraveller Good to get your message. Meteora is the best place on earth. Go to Santorini where the main town was build on the rim of the volcano. Go to Kasos which hasn't been spoiled by tourism. Go the Saronic Islands a short ride from the port of Piraeus. I grew up in Samos which I love.
Brisbane is gorgeous, clean and green..
Yes definetly !
Roma Street Parklands at about 30 minutes was built over the site of the old railway yards
Oh really? That's pretty cool, I didn't know that thanks
I enjoyed your exploration of my city. As for helmets, Australia is large so we have to coexist with cars and trucks. If an accident occurs, the helmet greatly improves your chance of surviving. We just can't devote as much space, outside the city, to cycling traffic
yes I reckoned but from a Dutch perspective it's new haha
I love the Aussie accent your dad still has.
Yes everybody in the family still has it. Sadly none of the kids (like me) got it though. But me being a language teacher means I mostly teach non native English speakers and that also greatly changed my way of speaking English. In fact they understand my dad less abroad than me for example. But maybe if I live Down Under for a while my inner Aussie comes out haha
You missed the Gallery of Modern Art (considered by some to be the best contemporary gallery in Australia), the Queensland Art Gallery, the Queensland Museum (all of which are at Southbank), as well as the new Powerhouse complex, New Farm Park, Mt Coot-tha, and a trip on the river on the CityCats, just to name a few places. That building you referred to as a museum is the Brisbane City Council Chambers, although it does contain a museum.
You have to wear helmets because we have public healthcare in Australia and if you fall off your bike and break your neck because you were worried about messing up your hair and wouldn't wear a helmet, or if your helmet flew off because you didn't do it up properly, the taxpayer will have to pay for your treatment and recovery.
There were actually 60,000 Australians who died in World War I. I don't know where you came up with the figure 10,000. All but two of them are buried overseas which is why there are so many memorials. The families could not go to the gravesides to mourn.
Thanks for all the tips, we were only here for a few days so we didn't have that much time, but I will remember it for next time!
I understand that other countries may have these helmet rules, especially if you are not a bike country. I don't care about my hair haha but from a Dutch perspective it's unusual. But obviously not many people are as skilled as the Dutch haha
I think the 10.000 was about the state of Queensland and not the country.
Brisbane is the 3rd largest city in Australia
Thank you!
Actually by area, it is the largest city in Australia since the Brisbane City Council oversees the entire metropolitan area, in contrast to Sydney and Melbourne City Councils which only control a few square kilometres in the city centres.
It is StoRy Bridge not StoNey, quite a few other errors as well
Ah yes you are right, I probably misread that somewhere while on the move. Oh ok? Well thanks for pointing it out, while walking around and looking on maps for directions I may have read some things wrong or confused things.
Not sure if you knew but an old guy was following you everywhere ?
hahaha yes :P
Could you possibly oversaturate the video a little more next time? I live in Brisbane. It is great.
Yes Brisbane is a great place. What do you mean exactly with oversaturate ?
@@thecluelesstraveller it was kind of a joke. The colour is looking very vivid. Looks quite good but not realistic.
@@thecluelesstraveller what camera is that please? Osmo or maybe a Fimi or something?
yes I got it but more constructive feedback is more useful so I can use it. I am still trying to find a right balance sometimes with the colours etc.
Go pro 11
Homelessness is a personal choice in Australia.
Usually the homeless person has a vice...gambling, drugs, alcohol or mental illness.
Everyone that isn't working or cannot work is eligible for government payments...and unfortunately many homeless already are accessing this payment only to waste it on their vices...(they'd rather use the money to buy more alcohol, drugs or gamble) just to end up on the streets again.
If a personal choice means made from addiction then yes, but I think (as always) with these cases that it's a lot of things comming together. Here it's also illegal to sleep on the street so you wouldn't see it in general. I guess a different approach to the problem is needed.