Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, one of the six provinces that make up Australia. The city lies on the easternmost point of the continent, and is home to 1.3 million people, making it the third largest city in Australia, trailing only Sydney and Melbourne.

Brisbane is a city best enjoyed outdoors. The weather is perpetually mild, with the exception of the sometimes sultry summer days. There are over 200 miles of bike paths in Brisbane, and the main tourist attractions are a koala sanctuary and a beautiful botanical garden at the base of a mountain.

Brisbane's layout is incredibly simple. Streets that run east and west are named after female British royalty, with north and south streets named after the males. For example, you may choose to meet someone at the corner of Ann Street and Edward Street. You should have no problems finding your way around the symmetrical layout of the city.

You'll most likely spend the majority of your time in the City Center, in and around the Queen Street Mall. You'll want to make it out of here to explore the surrounding areas, but even if you never make it out of the city center, you will leave happy.