Coming home was not what I expected - Brisbane, Australia

[@natalietowner6780]

You reminded me of how beautiful my own country is. I get so caught up in watching other country videos that I forget about the beauty on my own doorstep. Thank you 😊

[@faylehmann]

As a fellow Australian, it's rather lovely to see you in your home setting although I first discovered you in Japan when I was searching for Japanese phrases for tourists. I have enjoyed all your You Tube videos and offer my appreciation for all your efforts and artistry. I sincerely hope your visa comes through and you are able to rejoin Chris in Japan and resume your Japanese adventures.You are always a delight to watch.

[@betula2137]

Fellow Australian reporting

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

Brisbane is a giant snoozefest, as it is just a glorified country town. There is no comparison to Sydney, the Emerald City. Ever. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5Sao5KYl9ljZq8

[@meryuk]

When you said"I love you", his eyes widened up a bit. Cause it's such a nice thing to hear

[@grafffuller3265]

Thank you for this recap. You never have to apologize...we all go through the "ups and downs" of life. We get it, you're human (a good one at that). The video is truly beautiful. Australia has always been a country/continent that we've always wanted to go to...but life just hasn't afforded us the ability to do it. Your videos are so helpful. Still want to travel there, but in the mean time, we'd love to see your home country...only like you can show it to us. Maybe another Travel Guide (Australia version). Just a thought. Time away from the one's we love is always difficult. We want to see you back in Japan and happy again. You are in our thoughts and prayers...that that happens sooner, rather than later. Ugh. It was good to see Chris. Sad that it was SO short. But, at least you had that. Again, thanks for sharing this video with us. We were getting a little worried on how you were. We are thankful that you are as "well" as you are...and hopefully getting better...day by day. Talk to you, soon.

[@alicemoyle]

Hey Hannah! Just wanted to say that i love your videos. They are beautifully shot and you seem like a lovely person. I’m from sydney myself and my brother has been living in Japan for 6 years. I’ll be going to japan in about 4 weeks for the 2nd time since 2018 and have binged your videos a fair bit in the last several months. I hope you are doing okay and yep….life is a rollercoaster! Expectations change everything about how we experience things, so it makes sense that you’ve had such a conflicting time. Much love ❤

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Thanks Alice :) Yeah expectations can really change a lot about our experience. If I could've gone home in other circumstances it would've been very different.

[@alicemoyle]

@@CurrentlyHannah For sure! Also thank you for your older vegan japan content! I’m a vegan myself and found it very helpful when thinking about going to Japan. The first time definitely wasn’t easy and I actually lost weight eating rice and edamame 🤣 I actually have a personal growth channel that i’ve just recently started talking about the struggles of life (the good old rollercoaster) and experiences that i think are universally shared…i’m all about accepting what is and the negatives of life! so maybe you’d enjoy it 😅 anyway! Thanks for responding and thanks for your beautiful content. 🙌🏼

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Whether you vlog about Japan of Australia I will keep watching as you’re storytelling is always on point! Random thoughts from this video: how did that hedgehog thing get that high up, white lotus is the best, you’re travel guide is excellent, looking forward to more Australia videos.

[@TheReluctantCoder]

So lucky to be close to both Australia and Japan! Two of the most beautiful countries! ❤

[@laurenrs]

Thank you for being so honest with everything you've experienced going back home! I'm sure a lot of people can relate to how your feeling and it's nice to see some honesty from KZbinrs that everything isn't always perfect. Enjoy the rest of your time in Aus, and I'm sure you'll be back in Japan in no time. ❤

[@shumatsuopost]

One thing that's helped me in the past when I've felt out of place is to try and find communities or groups that share my interests or values - that can be a great way to make new friends and feel more connected. Hang in there, things will get better!

[@HDHL315]

Love your work Hannah. I’m Japanese living in Brisbane and loving it last 20 years. If I have to go back home I’d be devastated…I feel for you. Hope you get a Visa as you are an amazing ambassador of japan 😊 all the best🤞

[@subodhadhikari7407]

really loved the way you're explaining things and omg the whole content is such awesome... loving it

[@cailinanne]

The guy clicking his heels and then holding his back was a full mood 😂

[@helenstratigos4862]

Australia looks AMAZING! Brisbane and Sydney seem to have it all - nature, gorgeous weather, cultural events...wow! Had no idea they were this fun and charming. Thank you for sharing. (Not that it's any of my business but always been perplexed why you want to escape it so badly lol.)

[@beekind5704]

Watched your channel and have subscribed for years, finally went to Brisbane last year and loved it!!! Only had 24hrs but spent the whole day walking around the city, the Botanical gardens, Roma street, Southbank, a trip down the river on a ferry it was fantastic!!! A beautiful city to be proud of…..but honestly the size of the Ibises and Lizards WTF!!!!

[@JoseyAnnaleise]

Loved seeing the echidna and it's a great point that the shows in Aus are pretty much our equivalent of a festival!

[@the_crapturer]

I think I have been following your videos and travels on KZbin for over a year now and have thoroughly enjoyed your content. If you are reading this Hannah, just take care of yourself. Try to always surround yourself with people and things to do. And I think we always have more time in our hand than we believe we do. Take care !

[@Jessica-cm1ph]

Such a wholesome video Hannah! Sending you all good visa vibes, everything will work out soon! 🍀🌈

[@edwinrosales6322]

Your outdoor shot was a great idea, the sounds of the birds and nature, was a bonus. Great video, thanks Hannah for sharing!

[@debbie09090]

Great video Hannah, lovely to see your dad and mum (my cousin) and your family home! I must show my mum, she will love it!

[@LaurensTravels]

I can’t imagine how rough it is to be so far from your home and love in Japan but bittersweet to be with family and friends. Hope you get back soon!

[@operatingprincipals9606]

I’m rooting for you, Hannah. Stay strong, maintain a sense of humor, and remain active and you’ll find your happiness. You’re a talented and driven woman so I have faith in you. Just be aware that your happiness may not be in the form that you envision now but you’ll find it.

[@SH-wk6po]

So nice to get an update, and it's great to see you having quality time to catch up with friends and family. 😌 It's not under the circumstances you wanted, but I remember in a previous video you felt kinda bad about missing out on more family time and watching the youngins grow up. So I guess the silver lining is not having to feel guilty about choosing (because the government powers that be are setting the rules), and you're getting a solid dose of catchups with everyone. Sending you all the positive vibes that the next application goes through without a hitch. ✊❤

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yeah it definitely feels like I'm getting a catchup on all the time I missed during the pandemic! All my nieces and nephews were really pleased to have me around for so long :P

[@SH-wk6po]

@@CurrentlyHannah oh I'm so glad!! Those memories are irreplaceable. Super cute doggo too!! 😁

[@ree_iiinn]

lovely to see Gracie, Jess and Emily again!! 🥰

[@hendralimson]

I miss brisbane, the good old days. Southbank, west end, milton, toowong, regatta, st lucia, auchenflower, st lucia, sunnybank are my favourites suburbs :)

[@jagodabrie411]

Really glad to see your video from Australia at last. Brisbane is on my go-to list, hopefully soon enough I'll visit! I wanted to tell you that I admire how transparent you are about how you feel. I'm sorry the limbo you're in makes you feel so down, but I hope you'll find a way to enjoy your home country and the unknown. Looks like projects and social distractions do help, so try to include as many of those as possible 🙂 If you travel through Adelaide where I live and want to explore some South Australia, I'd be very keen to show you some beautiful places. I feel like I've followed your channel for long enough that I know what you might like and where you can flourish video-wise 😄 Keep up amazing work!

[@Veradis]

Hey Jagoda, any Radelaide tips for a recovering Sydneysider? Moved here a few years ago and still trying to find a life outside my work! Thanks 💜

[@jagodabrie411]

@@Veradis What are you recovering from? 😄 And where have you been/done so far in Radelaide? I find most of my favourite spots are outside of the city, but the city is what offers the most convenient downtime and social options. Let me know what you were up to in Sydney and we'll see if we can find an Adelaide version of it!

[@Veradis]

@@jagodabrie411 recovering from the traffic/commute times, impossibility of buying a home, general Sydneysider grumpiness because they have no life outside work due to the aforementioned commute times. 😅 A big thing I miss is good cheap eats, we live just above Prospect and my husband is allergic to chilli, capsicum and raw tomato so that knocks out a lot of the local food options (good Italian takeaway suggestions?). We'd be willing to move in the next year (within SA) and would really appreciate somewhere we can walk less than 10 minutes to a good cafe with coffee and gooey poached eggs and ideas for scenic places to walk the dog and better lit streets at night. Thankies 💜 we have gone up to Barossa and to the Hills which is lovely every now and again but we aren't big drinkers so the wonderful wine regions are a little wasted on us as are the beaches which we only visit because the dog loves it.

[@jagodabrie411]

@@Veradis Oh I totally hear you, I love a good cafe and myself not a huge fan of what your husband's allergic to. One of my favourite cafes is Melo Cafe in Windsor Gardens. The neighbourhood is meh but cafe itself is lovely and food's always been great. I don't remember any capsicums either and just next to is the best hairdresser I've ever been to. You actually seem to be living right next to me (I'm also just above Prospect but a bit more east). I can't remember other good cafes but if I do, I'll let you know! I also live close to Roy Amer reserve that's lovely for a dog walk (nice slow 20min to walk through the whole thing). If you're keen for more of a hike, then Anstley Hill a bit more north-east is lovely. It even has a dog-friendly pub near one of the entrances. I am also not a crazy fan of wineries. Like, I don't mind occasional wine and most of these places are nice, but usually expensive, with booking cancellation fees and quite a drive, just for the experience that seems a bit repetitive.

[@Veradis]

@@jagodabrie411 thanks so much for these suggestions, I just got back from some work travel on Friday so I'm definitely keen to get out with the doggo. Thank you for taking the time!

[@HeyitsBriana]

Beautifully put together as always! It was great to see Australia as well, what a beautiful place. I hope things are on the upward for you now ❤

[@samanthaturner1836]

Sending love and appreciation your way! Happy you are still posting and definitely gonna use your new guide when I go to Japan in 2025!

[@ragechibi]

Just now getting to catch up on your recent videos. i’m so happy things worked out for you! i could tell on socials you were not in the happiest headspace and i felt for you. especially being separated from your person for long periods - and just all the uncertainty. i’d love to travel to Australia one day! i meet a lot of Aussies here in Hokkaido. Thanks for sharing your story, and i’m glad you’re home!

[@jefntungila3852]

this was really really really fun, defo a big gap in australia local travel perspective, genuinely enjoyed this, thank you

[@cryo5329]

I'm from Brisbane but moved overseas and this brought back so many memories :') Hope to go back to Australia soon

[@NewZeroland]

I feel this video so much. The place you grew up will always be a huge part of your life, but it isn't the life you built yourself. Thanks for sharing! This makes me want to visit Queensland :)

[@ofthenearfuture]

Thank you for the update! Not that you owe us anything, especially when times are tough... But this was a beautiful video, and you've made a lot of beautiful ones, but I think this was one of the best

[@Themidmikeclub]

Always love your videos, Chris seems such a chill guy !! I have been here in Tokyo for almost 5 years and I’m moving back to Melbourne, kind of mixed feelings, 100% understand your situation but let’s keep going 頑張って‼️

[@fozzbozz3285]

From the UK and sitting my gcse exams (exams you sit at the end of year 11 in the UK, I think that’s year 10 in Australia but I’m not sure) in a few months. I plan to move to Sydney when I’ve finished my a levels and go to university there. Your videos in Japan have been awesome to watch over the past year throughout my studies, but this one stands out. It’s cool to get a full dedicated vid to Australia from you, especially because I’m probably going to do a round trip when I settle there. I know this was just kind of an update video, but I loved the snippets of Brisbane, Sydney etc so much. Looking forward to more videos. Good vibes from London 😁

[@seandesmond5560]

Great vlog Hannah!!! I'm glad you enjoyed my hometown of Sydney!!! Love to see you explore the many beautiful parts of Australia!!!!

[@olegboleg220]

The way you encapture nature and landscapes in your videos is so great and the choice of music for those scenes is perfect, it always makes me wanna pack my bag and go on a hike. I would love to see more of Australia "through your eyes" (does this sound weird?), especially since I always pictured it as this dusty, hot place where everything is trying to kill you 😅

[@ckind2098]

As someone from the US, its fun seeing the different wildlife you have over there. That echidna was ridiculous, such a cute little pile of spiky fur 😆 The lanscapes are gorgeous as well! I didn't realize how lush and green some areas are, I guess I tend to picture Australia as being quite dry

[@petermcculloch4933]

Australia has seven different climate zones.The top end is tropical and in the south you will find massive mountain ranges

[@wanderlustalley]

Love love love your videos, Hannah! Absolutely lovely 😍

[@FannyLopesDias]

Actually I just realized that I don’t subscribed and follow you because of Japan anymore. I follow you because of the way you see the world and how you capture it. Sometimes life doesn’t go as we wish for, but nevertheless make sure to enjoy the ride and the circumstances that life puts you in. And most importantly, find joy and be happy ☺️

[@coolest453]

OMG I haven't lived in brizzy in over a decade and seeing the showbags at ekka that I used to obsess over as a kid and the hungry jack's on the corner! 😍 almost made me cry from nostalgia. thank you! 😂😂

[@Veradis]

Sending you so much love Hannah, often life isn't what we were planning but thankfully we can find joy in the journey. As someone who has also had a foreign government mess with my life the last 18 months I very much sympathise. May we be allowed to go back to our plans very soon 💜💜💜

[@oldguydave7355]

Wow, a mate of mine lives on Logan Road. I visited him so often. Small world. I have so many good memories from the Ekka. Your travel videos always make me smile. Thanks.

[@Curly3373]

Wonderful, even the shots taken with your phone were amazing!!! ❤ Keep it coming, pleaaasssseee! 😊

[@notpopeye]

I had the fortune to spend three weeks in Brisbane last April. From great food and entertainment at Eat Street, to my first union rugby game, I loved just about every minute. And as a coffee connoisseur, I can't rave enough about the coffee scene!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

The food and coffee really is great in Brisbane, that's for sure! I'm always so excited to buy a coffee when I land in Australia :P

[@frasermackie19]

That wee Sony camera looks great. Thanks for sharing this with us. The scenes at the waterfall and sand dunes (I’m not sure if that’s what they’re called. I heard it somewhere), were stunning.

[@patkay]

yay! also, welcome to #teamsony Chris!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Really nice video Hannah despite all that happens to you. I hope it will get sorted out as soon as possible. I have been through a similar situation before moving to Japan and reunite with my girlfriend who recently became my wife. While being in a comfortable situation and having family and friends supporting us it is difficult to be in the ''stand by'' situation. It becomes hard to commit to anything, projects, relationships and so on but I am impressed that you managed to to make your travel guide, big Kudos to you. My regards to you and Chris and it would be a pleasure to meet you one day here in Japan or even around Hiroshima where I live :)

[@Sarastudiesabroad]

I lost my job around the same time you left Japan and I'm still in limbo as well. I understand the downward roller coaster but I'm hopeful it'll turn up for both of us soon!

[@sprinkledsunshine]

Your little chat with Gracie at the end XD so cute Sending good vibes your way Hannah, limbo is the worst place to be, it's so hard to be present with so much uncertainty. Also, Brisbane looks gorgeous

[@TheRealOzWookiee]

I got massive Qld/Brisbane vibes when we visited San Diego a few years ago!

[@andreikravchenko8250]

Haha, I was in Brisbane last week, beautiful place and very pleasant in the winter.

[@beanoyip06]

Reminisces of my uni days, for most of the places you been to! Hope you continue with your travel vlogs and do what you do, let nature takes its course.. easier said than done of course.

[@jonathansakura]

This is more exciting (now everyone is in Japan doing content) More Australia content please 🙏 ❤😊

[@ChapterAndVerse85]

Hi Hannah, just want to say I always love to see your video in Japan, it has very nice quality of video and music. I am also from Brisbane, hopefully can meet you in cbd or somewhere in Brisbane. Also take care yourself, life is not easy and unexpected indeed. My wife just passed away not long ago, so that's why I can feel it that it is a must to take care your mental burden, try to enjoy life more and try to find purpose in life. After all the show must go on :) Wish u all the best. God bless.

[@DingleBerryMTB]

Welcome home! Hope you can make it back to your adopted home of Japan soon!

[@nanomia]

Australia is so beautiful! Literally debating moving there

[@rolfathan]

Honestly, I'm subbed to a dozen japan vloggers, and no one exploring Australia. So I'm very much interested in everything you have to share there just the same as the japan videos, if not more!!

[@johnleung8376]

Stay positive. Love your channel and your content

[@GlennBurbridge]

Well Done Hannah Love the music you put to this video, keep up the great work 😘😘😘

[@thegr8stm8]

Hi Hannah… misty eyes! This SoCal Aussie wants to go back… miss the place and my relos so much. Thank you and glad all back on track. Dad looked good too! 🍻 Johno

[@juanpabloperezgomez4349]

Sorry to hear about how challenging the process to gain a new Japan visa is being, do not despair and keep hoping for the best! I'm sure that sooner or later you'll get what you've been striving for. :) And btw, I'd love to see more "Australian" videos from you in your style, Australia is a country I've always been very curious about so it'd be great to be able to see it through your eyes.

[@SomethingNick]

I miss thick Aussie rain 😢 living in the UK at the moment but this has me homesick

[@mayumayu9966]

Loved the video and the vibe I am getting here. It's different from your usual content but still I really enjoyed it. I believe everything happens for a reason. So, I hope you can enjoy the journey. Sending you all the good energy from Hungary 😁

[@markespley8740]

Although it's kinda sad to see you stuck here Hana ,knowing the things you love are over in japan, (I feel the same) your such a great ambassador for whatever your doing. Great to see Chrisy come to Brissy for Crissy. (Loved the look on his face wen you told him southbank was free 😅.) Keep chipping away at the task of getting back into japan. Love your work mate!!!! 😎🐨🦘🙃

[@beverlyteh4676]

Classic Australia 🇦🇺 fearless bin chicken vs croc 😅 lightness aside, I am glad you are supported by friends, family and the very smiley Chris. You bless so many with the beauty of your content. I hope you can get access to good professional support whilst you’re in Japan. Take care 😊

[@ArchAngel149]

Didn't know you stayed in Singapore before. Always love your videos especially the ones in Japan! Love from Singapore

[@rosarioesteban4792]

Australia is incredibly beautiful, it's such an amazing country 🤩. Thank you for keeping things real and being so honest. I hope that little by little, you feel better and I hope that your dreams and your plans come true! Just know that I'll enjoy your videos no matter where you are haha

[@Richard-ck5zk]

Man you made the Ekka look so awesome... as a Brisbanite who's lived here my whole life!

[@chibacat1234]

Can't believe the power of this little Sony camera! Need to start re-using mine, though I remember the noise/wind issues haha! It was a really nice video. It just shows how much life and freedom there is outside of Japan (as a French/Japanese girl, I personally always feel this whenever I go out of Japan..!). Japan can feel like a bubble. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you to not be able to freely go to the place where you want to be. But Australia looks like such a stunning country, I really hope you can overcome this visa struggle and share with us all of the beautiful nature that Australia has to offer! From your perspective and through your lens, it can only look amazing!

[@ippeio4382]

Greeting from Tokyo. If I were to stay in Australia, I would shoot a bunch of videos and make sure to share them with Japanese people. So that many Japanese would know how great it might be to stay in your city just like you have successfully done to my city, thank you for all your love of japan, Hannah.

[@NKJ047]

@Ippei, please DONT respond to the above message from what looks like Currently Hannah it's a fake sender

[@ippeio4382]

@@NKJ047 it's pretty obvious:)

[@NKJ047]

@@ippeio4382 good that you know about it 👍

[@insertprofessionalhandlehere]

I would hop off at queen street station, walk to the hungry jacks to get a cheese burger and walk on over to QUT. Gosh I miss Brissy so much!

[@kurtcraig3421]

just jess..it's been a minute. nice to get an update on your ongoing stuff hannah. hang in there, shit will work it's self out one way or another. gracie will look after you in the meantime.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Your footage of nature is beautiful . You can find really clear water here in Australia too ! Best of luck with your visa , so you can return to Japan to be with your lovely partner Chris . It will happen and the universe will make sure if that .

[@jaywalkerpictures]

As someone that grew up in Sydney, it's weird to hear the NY comparisons, but we'll take it! Weather here isn't that bad either. Hope your Visa issues are sorted soon and congrats on launching the travel guide.

[@TheDankCrew]

it was my first opportunity to go to the ekka when I moved back to Australia from japan last year but I couldn't go because of covid 😭😭 but I'm so keen to finally go this year!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

The Ekka was actually SO good! Haha

[@simonabunker]

I hope this visa application works out. I had to go back home to the UK and can understand a lot of what you are saying. It is great to catch up with family and friends, but it isn't where you want to be. I did manage to get back (to Australia ironically). The visas seem a lot harder to get in Japan - especially the more permanent ones - which is a shame as you are an amazing ambassador for the country. A tour around some of the more remote parts of Australia would be great too - your cinematography and editing is great - even when the camera overheats and the microphone fails!

[@Lucavalletta81]

Alway nica have update from you! I should visit Australia too! I’m in NZ for other 6 months at least and I can’t miss this opportunity.

[@yunamira]

Hi from Kansai, Hannah! This is a really touching video. I'm sorry this year has thrown so many unexpected punches at you, and I imagine not feeling in control of any of it is probably one of the most difficult parts to deal with. I'm so glad Chris got to come visit you, though! Take care of yourself. (Also, I'm sorry, but this footage is kind of really selling me on Australia ^^;)

[@laurasantini4731]

Hey Hannah it's so nice to see more of your life in Australia. I can imagine the Long distance situation with Chris must be though, my boyfriend is also living in singapore while i'm in Germany. Hoping for better news for you soon so you can finally go back to Japan❤ Keep up the great videos✨

[@z-mackdos6echo311]

It’s hard to know what to do when you’re in a holding pattern waiting for something to come about, but until then you’re stuck. Once it’s past you’ll look back and think, oh I could have done this or that, but didn’t due to the fact you felt you could plan anything else until this one thing was taken care of. Your talent to capture awesome footage has not waned in the least. The girl you asked if she enjoyed her present I see as a cone of you or a mini Hannah in the making. There’s was a shot of a distant isolated peaks. They reminded me of bell towers of buildings in Thailand, but also a green version of the landscape in Monument Valley in the state of New Mexico. Thanks for your review of the Sony camera you bought. I’m guessing all of your gear is still in Japan. Well not your drone. Thank goodness. Oh, you might look into your homeland for a microphone by RODE. They’ve got some great gear. Their wireless lavaliere mics are very good. I’m surprised the poor quality of the mic on your camera. I’ve seen the built in mics for their vlogging camera line up have been very good and not glitchy like yours is. Bummer. I’m sad for you not being granted a visa. I wonder what are the reasons they keep coming up with to deny you a new one. Hopefully your frustration and feeling of denial will soon be resolved and replaced with elation, and that you can return home. How strange it is that during the pandemic restrictions you were homesick, and now that you are home and unable to return to Japan it’s a different feeling, because you’re stuck being in limbo. Well as of the time viewing you video. The audio of you on the hill was fine. The ambient sounds weren’t as loud or distracting as you found them to be. Your audio was clean and clear. Oh your comparison of Sydney to NYC. Are you able to wipe soot of your face on an hourly basis, and is the only way you can see the blue sky is by looking straight up, because the surrounding buildings make walls liken to that of the Grand Canyon. Oh, I don’t know nor have I ever seen a critter like the one that was stuck, but it does look like a Tribble from Star Trek!

[@romlyn99]

If you bought a Sony RX100 VII - then it will have a Microphone jack (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) and many people use the following setup: Vello Hot Shoe Bracket - so you can mount the camera and a decent microphone next to each other Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip - this is mounted to the bottom of the bracket Rode Microphone - several Rode mics will work, but you asked for a small one. Sound is important, so maybe the Rode VideoMicro microphone with a windshield is the best option. Not the biggest or the smallest, but still great sound and it comes with a shock mount to reduce noise when moving about. If you want a nicer look I would get the SmallRig Camera Cage for Sony RX100 VII. The SmallRig brand is super durable, will protect your camera from accidental falls and have mounting points for microphones and super cool looking hand grips. So I recommend you get the SmallRig camera cage and mount the Rode VideoMicro to it.

[@stopato5772]

After 5 years I got tired of Tokyo, so I left. My Japanese wife goes regularly for her job, and one of our son choose to live in Brisbane for his Uni. We are all happy. Japan is unquestionably an interesting place to visit. So are Australian cities.

[@jeffklpo]

Take care Hannah, praying for you

[@twodimensionsjhr]

Hmmm I haven't been to Australia for over a decade... this video is making want to visit again! :)

[@simoncribbes9141]

Thanks Hanna

[@mincingwords2812]

The hungry jacks is the Brisbane city respawn point

[@Tiger_Pawzzzzz]

I am in tge Gold Coast right now drove here from Sydney where i live.Ummmm its OK just like a bigger Wollongong.The gong!! Let’s see what Brissy has to offer.

[@bishthefish]

I know how you feel being in limbo man, i moved back to Aus from living os for 13 years, i described it as feeling as if im in purgatory, just stuck in-between. Ive decided to stay here and getting my own place and working to get a job definitely helps with a sense of purpose and settling back in... It certainly is tough tho.

[@Kymberlee_W]

Wow, just came across this video.... Got caught up in how long it's been since it came out ( 4 months ago) then I realized that it must've been shot a year ago..... Because the EKKA is in August and doesn't begin in 2023 until this coming weekend. That tells me you had a tonne of footage. Wow.

[@frushos]

Damn you got some really good footage hahaha makes me want to go to the ekka. My favourite bit was your mum "I'm just looking at the horses" 😂😂

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Haha that part cracked me up too! But yeah you should totally go! It was actually so much bigger than I remember as a kid (and the fireworks have really upped their game).

[@MichaelSteighner]

Hi Hannah. Regarding the mic, you might want to look into a small camera cage from either small rig or ulanzi as they both (I believe) have cold shoe mounts for external mics. Just a thought :)

[@alexsakon]

looking forward to your footages from Australia but i hope that you get back to japan when the time is right

[@zedamex]

I like how your title says Brisbane but the thumbnail shows the SYDNEY Opera House

[@corgikun2579]

You look happier in Australia than in Japan. Very lively and cheerful place

[@ammonkekai]

I love your music taste and have added so many songs from your videos to my playlists! If you have a Spotify playlist you should please share!

[@anthony3295]

Lol Hungry Jacks: the big meeting spot! Fun fact: its location name is “Beak House!”

[@neontownescape]

Microphone recommendation? I've a Rode VideoMicro for my Sony ZV-1. It looks huge because it's a tiny camera - similar size to your RX100 - but it works pretty sweet, with nice sound. Thanks for another lovely video.

[@SmallBlogV8]

As a measure of how not-Australian I am, that huge bird flapping onto the table would've *FREAKED* me out!! It really sucks that you're being messed about regarding your visa, but we all hope they see sense soon and the rollercoaster arches back up again.

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They had a jet powered Daihatsu Charade? I'm really regretting missing the ekka now.

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What song is that starting at 07:32?? It is SHWEEEEET.