Fun In The Sun
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Publicado: 13 de marzo de 2013
Fun in the Sun: Brisbane Has Plenty of Both
By Megan GibsonFeb. 14, 2013
NICK SERVIAN / ROBERT HARDING WORLD IMAGERY / CORBIS
The Brisbane River bisects Queensland's once sleepy capital, whichhas mushroomed into a glitzy, hedonistic destination
Not long ago, Australians disparagingly referred to Brisbane as “a big country town.” No longer. Queensland’s capital is now a rapidly growing,culturally polished metropolis. The sunshine and easygoing locals make it simple to have a good time anytime in Brisbane (or BrisVegas, as the locals love to call it). But the pursuit of fun getseven easier during the Comedy Festival (briscomfest.com), on from Feb. 26 until March 24. Now in its fifth year, the event features a top roster of local and international comics performing at theBrisbane Powerhouse. If you’re not able to make the festival, or just want to fill time between sets, here are five other lighthearted ways to enjoy Brisbane. 1. PLAY GAMES AT MANA BAR Brisbane is home to avast number of cafés and lounges, but Mana Bar (manabar.com.au) is the city’s first and only video-game cocktail bar. Established in 2010 in Fortitude Valley (Brisbane’s hopping nightlife district,known to locals simply as the Valley), the bar offers a novel space where you can drink and indulge your inner gamer. With eight screens dotted around the room, customers are able to play on the Wii,PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles for free. In between drinks — the bar serves craft ales and gamethemed cocktails — customers are encouraged to mingle and challenge one another to a game
ofMario Kart or Halo 3. Fridays and Saturdays are reliably the busiest nights, but be on the lookout for special events, such as “geek trivia” or Guitar Hero competitions, to get the most out of theevening. 2. CLIMB THE STORY BRIDGE Built during the Great Depression through a public-works program, this cantilever bridge, in the very heart of the city, is one of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks,...
By Megan GibsonFeb. 14, 2013
NICK SERVIAN / ROBERT HARDING WORLD IMAGERY / CORBIS
The Brisbane River bisects Queensland's once sleepy capital, whichhas mushroomed into a glitzy, hedonistic destination
Not long ago, Australians disparagingly referred to Brisbane as “a big country town.” No longer. Queensland’s capital is now a rapidly growing,culturally polished metropolis. The sunshine and easygoing locals make it simple to have a good time anytime in Brisbane (or BrisVegas, as the locals love to call it). But the pursuit of fun getseven easier during the Comedy Festival (briscomfest.com), on from Feb. 26 until March 24. Now in its fifth year, the event features a top roster of local and international comics performing at theBrisbane Powerhouse. If you’re not able to make the festival, or just want to fill time between sets, here are five other lighthearted ways to enjoy Brisbane. 1. PLAY GAMES AT MANA BAR Brisbane is home to avast number of cafés and lounges, but Mana Bar (manabar.com.au) is the city’s first and only video-game cocktail bar. Established in 2010 in Fortitude Valley (Brisbane’s hopping nightlife district,known to locals simply as the Valley), the bar offers a novel space where you can drink and indulge your inner gamer. With eight screens dotted around the room, customers are able to play on the Wii,PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles for free. In between drinks — the bar serves craft ales and gamethemed cocktails — customers are encouraged to mingle and challenge one another to a game
ofMario Kart or Halo 3. Fridays and Saturdays are reliably the busiest nights, but be on the lookout for special events, such as “geek trivia” or Guitar Hero competitions, to get the most out of theevening. 2. CLIMB THE STORY BRIDGE Built during the Great Depression through a public-works program, this cantilever bridge, in the very heart of the city, is one of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks,...
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