BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE:

Relaxing in Queensland’s Capital City, Brisbane and the Surrounding Beaches

We found this region to be an amazing destination for those who want to vacation in Australia and easily access the cultural aspects that make this country so popular: surfing beaches and Steve Irwin. With Brisbane as a hub of the region, we were able to easily access the famous Gold Coast and the lesser known Sunshine Coast, both of which are lined with beautiful and expansive beaches.

As the capital city of the state of Queensland, Brisbane was an enjoyable and approachable city. It was small enough to walk around and explore the different neighborhoods but large enough to have access to shopping, dining, and entertainment activities that add so much culture to an area that is so famous for its beach life.

We also had the opportunity to visit the Australia Zoo, a zoo that is owned and operated by Steve Irwin’s family. We saw some of the more iconic and unique animals that can be found within Australia and other exotic species from around the world. Overall, we found the zoo to be a very comprehensive way to see the notorious animals of the country without having to travel around the entire country.

But we were really able to relax and decompress when we made our way to the beaches of Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. The beaches in both regions are expansive, picturesque, and stretch for miles. Due to their size, they rarely feel overcrowded, even during peak travel and vacation season. We loved soaking in the sunshine, listening to the waves crashing, hearing the children playing in the water, and decompressing our minds and bodies from the last few months of traveling.

BLUEPRINT TRAVELERS' GUIDE FOR VISITING BRISBANE, THE GOLD COAST, AND SUNSHINE COAST

NEWS ARTICLES WE ARE FOLLOWING:

There is a lot going on in the world right now that we are talking about and following. Much of what happens in the United States has major effects on the policies and economies of the world and we feel it first hand when talking to locals about their daily lives and hardships and the conversation often leads to United States politics. We want to find ways to weave these perspectives into our writing and blog posts. For now, we will share some articles that are less impacted by the geopolitical chaos of the world right now.