Arriving in Brisbane: First Days Down Under

Jack Thornton lands in Brisbane for the start of his Australia journey, navigating winter sun, flat whites, and the 50-cent transit fare. He sorts out the essentials—bank, SIM, rental—and gets a feel for the city's riverside rhythm, from South Bank to the Valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Brisbane, Australia. Places in this episode: Brisbane Airport, South Bank, Streets Beach, Clem Jones Promenade, Wheel of Brisbane, Commonwealth Bank, Queen Street Mall, Telstra shop. Covered: arrival logistics, Brisbane city orientation, bank and SIM setup, coffee culture, public transport, city parks and riverside, cost of living, winter weather. Chapters:00:00 Brisbane Airport01:18 Coffee Anthology02:39 South Bank04:09 Riverbar & Kitchen05:38 Fortitude Valley07:46 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brisbane #AustraliaTravel #MoveToAustralia #BrisbaneAirport #SouthBank #FortitudeValley #Queenslander #CoffeeCulture #FlatWhite #Ekka2026 #Queensland #Transit #CostOfLiving #TravelAustralia #JetLag #NewFarm #BrisbaneRiver https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/