WE WENT TO BRISBANE (first time in QLD's capital)

[@jk177717]

Don't apologise for drinking Brazilian soda in Australia - one of the joys of Australia is how multicultural it is. Being able to have an English breakfast, a Brazilian lunch and a Thai or Italian dinner is a very Australian thing!

[@westyboi1845]

The foods good but it ends there

[@blakesooly2722]

@@westyboi1845 ?

[@mkilpatr03]

@@westyboi1845 What?

[@evan.5967]

​@@blakesooly2722he means that food is the only good thing about Australia

[@FC-BS]

​@@evan.5967well this is not true, as we can see here in their Australian travel series

[@chopper7352]

Glad to hear that you've fallen in love with Australia...as from what I've seen (comments over the journey), Australia has also fallen in love with you guys...& Blueberry ❤ You're such a great couple. 👩‍❤‍👨

[@baconislove]

Tia I think you should feel pretty proud of yourself honestly, you say you're anxious but look at everything you have done and experienced, consistently with a fantastic attitude, good work mate :)

[@FlyxPat]

It’s -4 in Canberra this morning! My mum’s family’s from Qld, Brisbane and Rocky, my grandad was a travelling Dalgetty’s (rural supplies) salesman in Central Qld, many summers as a kid we’d go to their house in Rocky, enjoy!

[@stephengentle2815]

Thanks for visiting! It's a great place, I've lived here for years, Brisbane is basically in the sweet spot in Australia for weather, laid-back lifestyle, enough amenities and cultural events, relatively affordable housing, while still having decent job opportunities. The main thing that I think that needs a lot of improvement is better public transport, especially rail (ideally some underground metro rail Ines), but there is a lot of advocacy pushing public and active transport, and at least some projects are in construction at the moment.

[@EvangelineAU]

As a Brisbane local, it was fun to name the streets you were on. Glad you were able to make the midweek farmers ' market!

[@gamortie]

15:14 funny you should make a comparison to Vietnam; the Australian army’s Jungle Warfare centre was in Canungra, which is in the mountains behind the Gold Coast. That’s where our soldiers going to Vietnam were trained before they shipped out.

[@masoudmahmood9774]

If you are going to Darwin, I have a tip for you. Every Thursday evening there is a sunset market at Mindil beach which is a must see. The food stalls are terrific. The tip is regarding the famous Darwin sunsets. Tourists having heard about the famous Darwin sunsets will watch the sun set into the sea and as soon as they see it set they turn around and leave as they have seen the sunset. NO! The actual show starts AFTER the sun has set. For the next 45 minutes to an hour you will see a beautiful sky with constantly changing colours that is even more spectacular if there have been recent bushfires as the smoke particles refract the sunlight. We lived in Darwin for 30 years and our Mindil market routine used to be to take a picnic table and camping chairs with a nice bottle of wine, buy food from the food trucks and enjoy the changing colours of the sky after sunset over dinner.

[@azzaskates]

If you come to the Gold Coast. Best beaches, are Duranbah, Burleigh, Snapper Rocks, Nobbys beach, Currumbin. Carrara markets is on the Gold Coast and is Australia’s largest outdoor market cap. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday is Miami Marketta, you will love it. Really awesome bagel place called O Bagel in Broadbeach. Wildlife sanctuary in Currumbin you can feed the Rainbow Lorikeets (parrots), Burleigh lookout. Tallebudgera creek walk has platforms to walk all through the marsh/mud plains through the river.

[@jdaly1739]

Awwwe, sweetheart, thank you for expressing how you feel in crowded surroundings It's something many people experience and as a First Nations women, Im so pleased you found a sense of relief on that summit. Getting away from the hussel and bussel is in our blood and vitally important. So be in the moment hun. Only just discovered this channel but just loving your down to earth nature and appreciation for the simple things ❤

[@jamiecoutts1987]

Forgot to say if you haven’t already ventured too far north you should def visit the Gold Coast as it is Australia’s answer to Miami! Would be interested to hear what you think

[@diannecain1]

Oh I love you guys, so cute and lovely to watch, love your Aussie accents too “mate” 😂. It’s great to hear your thoughts on Australia and how you are always so positive. Thoroughly enjoying watching your travels. Looking forward to watching you see the rest of our country

[@stephenbedford1395]

Hey guys, welcome to my hometown... hope you like it. If you're heading north then there's plenty of open space, bushland and beautiful coastline and mountains for you to enjoy.

[@nickc6882]

17:27 Mental Health issues are a feature, not a fault. We are all wired differently, and none of us come with an operator's manual. It takes time to figure out how you work, keep going. You are out in the world doing things that make you uncomfortable - that's a victory in itself. Well done.

[@chriskelly3481]

The strapped in pineapples are hilarious.

[@humphreynataf8066]

I absolutely LOOOVVEEEEEE this 🥰🥰. But why did you guys skip over Gold Coast though???? It's such a beautiful city that also deserves attention.😭😭

[@georgeryan3310]

I have been lucky enough to have visited Queensland a couple of times from the UK.and i love it,i love Brisbane,but i especially love the Glass House Mountains and also one of Australia,s greatest treasures the Daintree rain forest up near Cape Tribulation,Cheers too you both,enjoy.

[@DeanBarryStuff]

My wife and I were in Brisbane a couple months ago. Stayed at Southbank and saw Hamilton at the theatre there. Also went on that epic park walk you guys did. Yeah, it’s long. Loving the vids guys. 🍻

[@theredrighthand1258]

You guys are great, my fiancé and I just got back from a trip in Europe and as Australians it's lovely to see our country through your lens. We need to explore our own backyard more!

[@beerkeg6965]

Looks like you got a decent sized workbench in the bedroom…well done. If you’re avoiding the touristy spots, there really isn’t too much to see in Brissie.

[@kristrogg4670]

Wink, Wink. Nudge, Nudge.

[@katialoaus]

The most likeable travelling couple currently on KZbin! Glad to hear you're loving our country!

[@SimonBarrett74]

Loving watching the trip guys. I saw a lot of people commenting on missing things along the NSW coast. Obviously if you only have a certain amount of time or money (or both) you can’t see everything. It seems like you are doing capital city’s and secondary touristy spots, which is good for people to see, and leaves you so much to see for your next trip. Just saying, you did miss one of the main “big things” with the Big Pineapple at Nambour

[@leighdonald1467]

That was kangaroo point cliffs that you walked along not South bank, South bank is that area with the man made beach stretching up to the ferris wheel, so much to see and do there should of gone.

[@Rickxta]

Now you’re heading my way. Good time of the year to be coming north. Weather is great. So glad you’re enjoying the open spaces. Keep safe.

[@jeremynigro4369]

Hi guys, I live in Sydney and started watching when you were in Melbourne! I developed panic disorder and agoraphobia coming out of lockdowns so I know exactly how you feel in crowds Tia! Thank you for sharing your experience, it means a lot to know that other people (who are super cool) also struggle with anxiety 😊😊

[@jurrassitol15]

Watching your videos of Australia, is making remember what we have here and what we sometimes take for granted. That's definitely one thing I'm very appreciative of in Australia - that we have this room the breathe and get away from the cities if we need to.

[@BioHazard_Dragon]

Hey Tia, it's ok that you have anxiety, lots of us do. Hope Australia is being kind to you both, we definitely have plenty of space for you to get some alone time and decompress.

[@Loupdelou-ly1ve]

This was a lovely tour of my home city. I hope you guys got out of the city centre and went to the inner-city suburbs (jut a bus ride away) to Paddington, West End, New Farm, Teneriffe, Newstead - this is where it's happening in Brisbane, really. It's where you'll find the independent shops, restaurants, bars, live music, antiques, etc. The city centre isn't the better part of Brisbane.

[@peterconlon803]

The building named River City with the blue stripe down it is my apartment building (11:27). Brisbane is a great place to live, and this time of year is perfect as it is not boiling hot outside. I hope you enjoyed your time here.

[@leannes9955]

Thanks for sharing Tia! Stay strong guys ❤

[@joshuabray37]

I've been to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. If I had to live in one, I think, I'd pick Brisbane (all things considered, like cost, beauty, family life, etc). Melbourne and Sydney are BEAUTIFUL, but Brisbane is really nice too, and seems very livable.

[@dreid8285]

Just caught your posting on Brissie. Looks like you had fun. We just moved back here after having lived here over 10 years ago. Brisbane has really changed. You might have liked the street behind Southbank, the pool, the you mentioned. There is a diverse group of restaurants there… we especially like Ole…Spanish food. Enjoy your travels.

[@sallyshirkey7370]

“I’m here” - two very small but very powerful words. Bravo mate!

[@Angelicwings1]

Sydney’s town hall and Queen Victoria building are worth looking at if you didn’t check them out last time. Also Hyde Park is cool

[@lunalulu9810]

it's very brave to share your anxiety on YT. You're not the only one feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or other feelings

[@jamiecoutts1987]

How come you guys didn’t visit the Gold Coast? It’s usually a definite stop for most international visitors? Glad u had a nice time in Brissy though!

[@OnePackWanderers]

We looked into and it seems like an awesome city with great beaches (haha). But we’ve been eager to go see more nature and to be completely honest it’s not hard to find amazing beaches in Australia.

[@jamiecoutts1987]

@@OnePackWanderersthat’s fair! 👍🏽I would def check it out next time u come back to Australia only cos for a long time it has been the place many Aussie’s choose to go on holidays.. especially in the 80s and 90s. It’s a bit more of a younger scene these days but still a nice city to check out! Have fun venturing up north anyways and hopefully u can spend some time in Cairns and the northern beaches and tropical towns like Palm cove, port Douglas, and for Australian nature at its best def visit the Daintree rainforest (oldest in the world) and cape tribulation. And if u can afford it a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef is magic. There are some cheaper options out there too like reef magic cruises departing from the Cairns Reef terminal. Anyway I Hope u two continue to have a blast and stay safe!! ❤

[@crackers562]

Good plan to wear hats when out in the open air.... well done! Enjoy FNQ (Far North Queensland) 🙂

[@nr1785]

Yay. You finally made it to the sun. Beautiful winters there.

[@nikzane]

I've no idea how I came across this video/channel but I'm glad I did! I'm from Brisbane and your observations are brilliant! Thanks for visiting our _sleepy_ little city and enjoy the rest of your adventures in our part of the world! Love your vibe (especially your raw honesty!) I'm now off to watch more of your videos! 👋😃

[@MrTerryrae]

Another awesome video! You guys should climb Mt Coolum..its a bit of a harder climb but the views are gorgeous 😍

[@anthonykevekordes7149]

Lived in Brissy for 5 years. A great place in winter for sure.

[@denisedee28]

I love you guys. You have shown me more of my country than I will ever know. The pineapples strapped in the seatbelt..ohhh 🥰. Thank you x

[@MrAussiebrad]

Hope you guys come back someday, so many great spots you need to.come back to that you missed.

[@mikeythehat6693]

That square you were standing in, King George Square, outside the City Hall at (3:00), that square used to be a green space, with large shady trees and grassy areas, it was a bit like a cool green oasis in the middle of the city that people would use to chill out in, especially in the summer heat. A few years ago the City council ripped it all up and paved over it. The whole population was up in arms, there were actual protests, everyone wanted to know why, (I still do to this day). It was a horrible, unpopular decision, that needs to be reversed. (I suppose you've got a pretty good life though, if all you've got to protest over is some concrete, but still...)

[@Potomacstud]

Brisbane , ya , Steve Irwin The Australian Zoo is there , dynamic duo ..

[@tomraw4893]

Nice to see you guys

[@simonmarshall180]

Don’t go too quickly. Takes time to travel this country. Stopping will get you great experiences

[@kokujin5446]

Haven't been there in years, gotta head over again

[@silverstitch28]

At 18:40 you can see a dust devil in the distance! 😃🌪🌀

[@8CSKN8]

If you're unsure what kookaburras and cockatoos sound like, look it up on youtube. Kookaburras have a very distinct laugh that you'll never forget once you hear it for the first time, and cockatoos have a loud squawk which can sometimes sound like the velociraptors on Jurassic Park!

[@TheTeRiinis]

if id a known yous were comin to Brizzy i would've taken yous scootering around the river from the story bridge, through the city gardens to Southbank and back over the bridge, then on a catamaran to eat street

[@MichaelAxe]

Tias a dag.(Aussie term of endearment) Cheveyo walked up Mt Kosciuszko without socks-legend.

[@impulse3257]

Can't believe you drove past Australia Zoo and didn't visit. I was certain you would have done a Steve Irwin section

[@CK8smallville]

No Byron Bay? Hopefully you can fit in Cairns!

[@macdac9861]

They finished the last video in Byron

[@hazptmedia]

You should visit the gold coast

[@petertimp5416]

Haha….I’m glad you agree, I have always thought those in Queensland are dense. 😊

[@14shereeMaid24]

Oh, no Gold Coast? You missed one of the best places in Australia 😊

[@pauljstephens]

😍🤩great to see you enjoying so much of this beatuiful country.

[@dieuphun]

I live in Bris-vegas and welcome to the 'beautiful one day, perfect the next' state. 🏖 Your vlogs are awesome, especially riding motorbikes all around Vietnam with Cheveyo’s father. No Big Banana (Coffs Harbour) and Big Prawn (Ballina) on your way up to Brissy? I wanted to see Cheveyo's reaction. Have a great time here down under.

[@OnePackWanderers]

You won’t be disappointed on the next video then 😬

[@soniacozens8638]

Hey guys are you still in Rainbow Beach???We’ve been following you for ages and live in Gympie - we’d love to shout you a live coffee at the coolest cafe in town! Sonia and Simon

[@beanoyip06]

Hope you’re still heading back to brissy, then head up mount cootha at night… and down to Gold Coast.

[@salinalin7382]

Welcome to Brisbane ~~

[@scotto7047]

My home town!

[@michaelmayo9048]

If yous are in supermarkets only buy ham off the bone 98% Australian ham as bones cannot be imported coles is bit pkt is bigger than aldi's both 5$ or the deli at coles or others ..the rest is like rubber from a Chinese tyre factory...

[@alsci2489]

Will you guys go to the Gold Coast next time?

[@RobsBushcraftandAdventures]

Guttered that you missed out my home of The Gold Coast (1hr south of Brisbane). There's beautiful beaches and then a bit over half hour drive away and you're in mountain rainforests, and lots to see and do. My wife and I could of had you guys around for a barbie (off camera) at my parents property at the base of the mountains. Hope you continue to love Australia. Watch out for long tailed dogs around the waterways up north (crocs). 👍🏻

[@maddison5134]

You missed the Gold Coast :( Will you go there? It's better then brisbane

[@thebabbler8867]

You guys have not been to Australia until you have been to the Gold Coast.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Are you from the Gold Coast? 😊

[@chrisk-t5q]

Oh no tia you missed the big pineapple Stay safe And thankyou for being real

[@adirong]

Can’t believe you missed The Big Pineapple!!

[@anthony.3614]

As long as you didn't drink Aldi beer, I'm happy 😅🍻🎉.

[@edmundliang5969]

Why'd you guys skip Gold Coast literally the best beaches in Australia is in GC.

[@ianmaher4348]

The Sun is more intense in Australia compared to the USA because it is much closer to the Equator. The Ozone thing is not and never has been true.

[@macdac9861]

Actually the sun gets weaker the closer to the equator you get. It’s the southern states and NZ that have the strongest sun. It’s because of the axil tilt of the earth putting them closer to the sun

[@amphetamine_psychosis]

Brisbane native here! Great video in that it accurately demonstrates just how unremarkable our city actually is 😂. Yes it’s a pretty city and I love it here, it’s safe, climate is great, laid back population, but I can’t really imagine why any tourist would choose to come here ahead of either Sydney or Melbourne. Or even Hobart / Tasmania for that matter.

[@breeberry1138]

Lol Brisbane native here! I completely agree with what you’re saying 😅

[@littlecatfeet9064]

@@breeberry1138 same, and I live right near the Brisbane River, i.e the good bit. It’s a better place to live than visit.

[@peekabooicancu]

Same as Perth haha. The moment you get out of the CBD, WA is amazing.

[@RyanLye1975]

"First Nations" is probably a Canadian euphemism for "native". You know .. Injuns!

[@billk9856]

What? No 'Big Pineapple'? Oh, come on! :)

[@MegaGo68]

Oh wow, as a Queenslander who lives on the east coast of the US, this makes me homesick. Brisbane is looking great, and it looks like you are skipping Noosa and heading to Rainbow Beach -- an excellent choice!

[@2ridiculous41]

Noosa has burst now, and well, I lived there 25 years ago and wouldn't now.

[@ElusiveTy]

Queensland misses you and hopes you are enjoying your time abroad. :)

[@jupupable4101]

I used to enjoy the Noosa headlands walk and the Eumundi markets. But I haven't been there in around 15 years. So I'm not sure what it's like now.

[@rhiannon7444]

@@jupupable4101 Noosa is insanely overrun and busy now. Absolutely every bit of gorgeous nature is ruined by the crowds. Yes, it's a phenomenal place to swim and surf...if you can even get a carpark in Noosa!! Very expensive now too, the people that either live or holiday in Noosa are very well-off. I live in Brisbane and will maybe do a day trip to surf in Tea Tree Bay if I feel brave enough to face the crowds. It feels busier than Byron Bay at times.

[@leoalexander7729]

Can we please just adopt you both as Aussies 🥰🥰

[@betula2137]

Honorary Australians 🔰

[@FC-BS]

Agree

[@MedicineWomanSoultion]

Me too

[@bernstock]

Adopted! They’re ours now 😅

[@markhopper3176]

I loved when they discussed coming back one day to see the Blue Mountains in summer. Tia “yeah for sure” Matter of fact reality.

[@Cutis0n]

Many of the mountains and towns around Australia are indigenous words! Some are a bit hard to pronounce but it’s pretty cool to go to a historical mountain where people so long ago would’ve watched the same sunset. As an aboriginal person thank you for taking the educational comments seriously and using the correct terminology! Much love

[@mattock9876]

Well said. 👍

[@betula2137]

You can get to learn their prounciations just by thinking of sounds for some of them, because often the spellings come from explorers who wrote it as they thought rather than a standardised thing (and we haven't fixed it yet). There are a lot of different languages, but yes, it can be better to hear them said before reading the transliteration Eg Mouheeneeneener = Muwinina

[@eugenetan72]

The seat-belted pineapples 19:37 cracked me up! 🤣🤣 Sending warm (and very humid 😆) greetings from Singapore! Keep up the great content! Loving your "Great Aussie Road Trip" in 'Blueberry'...

[@OnePackWanderers]

Hello to Singapore 🇸🇬😊

[@timlindsay6363]

@@OnePackWanderers I know it was a 'joke' seat-belting, but ideally, you might want to carry them in the boot or a backpack - if the worst happens, especially at speed in the country, they would be a missile into the back of your head. There's an Aussie joke about the 'raw end of a pineapple' but they would hurt - even kill one or both of you. Just saying because of care, not being a smartarse. Cheers and safe travels 👍👍😊😊

[@Anberel]

Tia cackling like an evil genius because of the pineapples is why I’m here. Seriously, though, you two always have such good energy, even when you’re not having the best time.

[@simonrose8685]

I have just binged all your Australian vlogs. I am a Melburnian (you had coffee at a place I worked at) that has since moved to Canberra to go back to University to study (quieter here as you mentioned in your Canberra vlog). I am loving your vids and I am glad your are enjoying our country. I am very proud to be called an Aussie but if you want to see how fierce our interstate rivarly is just watch the Rugby match on tonight, I was born in NSW... if you watch it you will see what I mean... Tia I am glad that you are getting into open spaces that allows your body and mind to calm down, that is also one of the reasons I moved to Canberra as I know the feeling. Take care guys and I will keenly anticipate your next vid...

[@anthrax3943]

This couple is the definition of living life n I'm glad we get to be apart of it ❤

[@matthewcullen1298]

Yeah they are an awesome couple. Their videos are a highlight of KZbin for me. Just so easy going and laid back.

[@stevenmckee6134]

Best channel on KZbin

[@bronwynquinn4477]

Thanks for sharing your vulnerability as well as your passion for travel! Good on you both!

[@davidlee2900]

A gentle reminder as you get more remote, try not to drive at sunset or sunrise, it's dangerous with wildlife, kangaroos, emus, cattle and camels. Once you get to Road Train areas, slow down and move over if you can. Happy Trails. David and Heidi

[@Reneesillycar74]

Really enjoying your travels! Just a quick word re the harsher sun in Australia: The elliptical orbit of the Earth and our axial tilt combine to place the Southern Hemisphere closer to the sun during its summer months than the Northern Hemisphere. Coupled with our clearer atmospheric conditions, this means that Australians are exposed to up to 15% more UV than Europeans. There is of course a thinner ozone layer above Antarctica but it has less to do with that & more to do with our position in the Southern Hemisphere.✌🏼

[@stephengentle2815]

It's true - although people in the Northern Hemisphere are going to have to become more sun-smart, since pollution controls are starting to make some effect. International agreements to limit sulphur content in shipping fuel over the last few years being a big one - the sulphur dioxide pollution that sulphur created did shield some UV, and removing it has probably already brought the Northern Hemisphere a couple of percentage points closer (in the amount UV that gets to the ground) to us down South.

[@tamaravanhees1749]

Having lived in Queensland myself for 6yrs, it's definitely more laid back. You should come back to Brisbane in 9yrs as Brisbane is hosting the 2032 Olympic Games 😊❤ I also live with Anxiety & Autism and I went over to Europe by myself in October last year and did a tour for 5 weeks. I was anxious about not knowing anyone, but i had a blast and can't wait to travel again soon.

[@wendyryder2708]

Good on you Tamara! Well done! I travelled by myself when I was younger and i used to hyperventilate a lot! Not so bad now! Glad I did lots of travel before I married! Take care! Good luck with your travels!

[@grouchogroucho7743]

My dear girl! People are looking at you because you are beautiful and you just radiate life. Everyone looks at people like you who just beam out warmth. Take it as a compliment and relax.

[@ryangibbins8196]

I fear there's gonna be a lot of "What about the Gold Coast???" coming up...

[@kristrogg4670]

Yeah, I wish there was a eyeroll reaction available on here for the amount of times it is going to be said. Every other Travel Blogger does the Goldie and I don't want more of the same rubbish over and over.

[@boppermacca9346]

If ya like the vast expanse of nature, next time u come back to Australia you have to see Tasmania, it's an often overlooked Gem , especially in summer.. Oh & when u cheers , say Cheers Big ears

[@tareskisloki8579]

That calm vibe of Brisbane is why I love it so much. Cities generally stress me out, but Brissy has always been an exception to that. If you ever do venture back, that 'brewery' you spotted under the Story Bridge has some of the City's best restaurants.

[@markleon411]

This has been an extra special vlog because you shared such personal feelings. I have something similar and I am always grateful that I was born in Australia where I can get away from people relatively easily.

[@bshaw8175]

Honestly I LOVE BRISBANE I have been to 5 capitals in Australia and Brisbane is probably my favourite it's gorgeous and fun it's absolutely a vibe

[@touchstar68]

Welcome to Queensland guys 🌞 Surprised you bypassed the Goldy I hope you drop into the Sunny Cosst, particularly Noosa 😀

[@petermcculloch4933]

McDonaldised beach resorts( Gold Coast, Noosa Heads ) don't appeal to everyone.

[@birdsong62]

Noosa isn’t mcdonaldised as much as Goldie. It is actually a beautiful seaside town out of season and during the week. There’s so much here to see from the hinterland to the river mouth. And the wonderful national park headland with all the surf breaks.

[@markreynolds8151]

I don't usually watch travel vlogs but you're such a lovely couple who see everything with positivity even when things may be different to what you're used to back in the states. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@Beaut_Beau]

I wish everyone found someone in their life that looks at them the way Tia looks at Cheveyo, it is beautiful to see the love and adoration so clearly ^_^

[@ichabodnoodle9595]

One of the things I’ve been most impressed with throughout this series, is your pronunciation and your willingness to get the pronunciation correct. And when you’ve been corrected you take that on board, admit your mistakes, and don’t make them again. Keep on enjoying the journey.

[@frankt1581]

Hey guys, great v/log..I think it was very brave and moving for Tia to share her vulnerable side..Happy travels

[@HiltonT69]

So glad you've enjoyed Brisbane, and welcome. You guys are awesome.

[@nixferguson7323]

Ive always wanted to live in Oz such a wonderful place 👍👌 The place suits you guys 😊

[@FC-BS]

Totally agree, Australia suites them so well

[@lelaterry]

You guys are our favorite on u-tube. Your happiness shines. Love both of your smiles 😊. We're happy for you two 😮😊