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Brisbane

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Brisbane.

Hotel guides

Travel videos

CJ Explores

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CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, creating travel guides and adventure content around the world.

This Brisbane travel video is especially helpful for wet-weather planning, with a practical mix of the cultural centre, Paddington shops, a plant-based cafe, and Queen Street Mall.

Travel articles & blogs

Nomadic Matt
Travel guide

Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical travel planning. His Brisbane guide is a practical resource for budget-minded visitors, covering things to see and do, expected costs, accommodation, and money-saving tips.

Nomadic Matt: Brisbane

Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/australia-travel-tips/brisbane/.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/australia-travel-tips/brisbane/

The Poor Traveler
Travel guide

The Poor Traveler is a budget-travel and itinerary site focused on practical logistics, DIY planning, and expense breakdowns. Their Brisbane guide is especially helpful for DIY planning, combining a sample itinerary with budget details, things to do, tours, hotels, and travel tips.

The Poor Traveler: Brisbane Itinerary Australia Tips

Read the guide at thepoortraveler.net/2018/07/brisbane-itinerary-australia-tips/.

thepoortraveler.net/2018/07/brisbane-itinerary-australia-tips/

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand with broad destination-research coverage. Their Brisbane destination page gives a strong planning overview of the city and surrounding area, including holidays, when to visit, and places to visit nearby.

Lonely Planet: Brisbane

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/australia/queensland/brisbane.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/australia/queensland/brisbane

The Broke Backpacker
Travel guide

The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent trip planning. Their three-day Brisbane itinerary is useful for structuring a short visit around sightseeing and lesser-known local highlights.

The Broke Backpacker: Brisbane Itinerary

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/brisbane-itinerary/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/brisbane-itinerary/

Never Ending Voyage
Travel guide

Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on detailed independent guides, slow travel, vegetarian travel, and practical planning. Their weekend Brisbane itinerary offers a well-rounded short-stay plan, with things to do, places to eat, accommodation suggestions, and map support.

Never Ending Voyage: Weekend In Brisbane Itinerary

Read the guide at neverendingvoyage.com/weekend-in-brisbane-itinerary/.

neverendingvoyage.com/weekend-in-brisbane-itinerary/

World of Wanderlust
Travel guide

World of Wanderlust is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with city guides, solo travel advice, and practical destination content. Her Brisbane article highlights 14 worthwhile things to do, including food stops and places connected with sunset views.

World of Wanderlust: Best Things To Do In Brisbane

Read the guide at worldofwanderlust.com/best-things-to-do-in-brisbane/.

worldofwanderlust.com/best-things-to-do-in-brisbane/

The Planet D
Travel guide

The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Brisbane things-to-do guide gives visitors a broad, practical starting point for activities and city exploration.

The Planet D: Things To Do In Brisbane

Read the guide at theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-brisbane/.

theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-brisbane/

The Blonde Abroad
Travel guide

The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog focused on stylish destination inspiration and travel planning. Her Brisbane tips make a helpful introduction to the Queensland capital, pairing practical visiting advice with cultural context.

The Blonde Abroad: Top Tips For Visiting Brisbane

Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/top-tips-for-visiting-brisbane/.

theblondeabroad.com/top-tips-for-visiting-brisbane/

24 Hours Layover
Travel guide

24 Hours Layover is a solo female and family travel blog focused on short itineraries, stopovers, and practical destination planning. Her 24-hour Brisbane itinerary is a practical choice for visitors with limited time who want a compact city-break plan.

24 Hours Layover: 24 Hours In Brisbane Australia

Read the guide at 24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-brisbane-australia/.

24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-brisbane-australia/

NOMADasaurus
Travel guide

NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable travel content, and visual storytelling. Their Brisbane day-trips guide is useful for travelers using the city as a base, with eight nature-focused places around Queensland.

NOMADasaurus: Day Trips From Brisbane

Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/day-trips-from-brisbane/.

nomadasaurus.com/day-trips-from-brisbane/

Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
Travel guide

Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler is an adventure and spa travel blog with a personal voice and wellness-oriented destination coverage. Her Brisbane day-trips article offers a relaxing set of nearby options, including Caloundra, Gold Coast, Glasshouse Mountains, Tamborine National Park, and Lone Pine Koala Reserve.

Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler: Day Trips From Brisbane

Read the guide at crazysexyfuntraveler.com/day-trips-from-brisbane/.

crazysexyfuntraveler.com/day-trips-from-brisbane/

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