Teneriffe Boardwalk is one of my favourite things about living in the area. The boardwalk stretches…read morefrom the Powerhouse all the way to the Teneriffe Ferry Terminal and makes for the most relaxing walking/running/cycling path in Brisbane. On a beautiful day, it's not uncommon to see families, people with their dogs and couples taking a leisurely stroll or going for a run along the river. You won't catch me saying this often, but it is so beautiful that it actually makes exercise fun.

Most of Teneriffe river front is completely built out, which makes the Teneriffe boardwalk even…read moremore special. It provides awesome public access to a part of Brisbane that only the rich would get to experience otherwise. You can cycle or walk, and it's always well frequented by locals. Make sure you take a hat or wear sunscreen as there's not a lot of shade out there and the glare from the water can leave you with a nasty sun burn (or no doubt a golden tan if you aren't melanin challenged like me).

Located one street over from busy Brunswick Street Mall in the Valley is Chinatown. Chinatown is a…read morecultural hub and home to some of the best oriental restaurants in Brisbane. Duncan Street, where Chinatown is located, is a pedestrian street that doesn't seem like much during the day, but at night when the lanterns are lit and the businesses open to the public is when it's prime time to check out some of what Chinatown has to offer. Festivals throughout the year are held in the Chinatown mall, and it's pretty spectacular being there for Chinese New Year which I've been lucky enough to see a few times, because you can become witness to traditional Chinese celebrations, food and festivities. There is also a lot of commercial activity in Chinatown as well, with many small businesses such as doctors, dentists, realtors and stores specifically aimed at the Chinese community in Brisbane. The street is beautiful and clean (having had a bit of help over the last few years by Brisbane City Council) and has ample street seating. If you're a fan of asian cuisine (Chinatown plays host to some great Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese and Malaysian restaurants too) then I highly recommend that you head to Chinatown for some great food and atmosphere.

One line to explain but tons of explore!…read more 'Asian village of Brisbane' Check all the shops and restaurants: You might be surprised for what you are not even looking for!

What an intricate, eye-catching bridge. It's so mesmerizing any time of the day. Plus, when walking…read moreover it, you are amazed at the sights of the city and the height of the bridge. It's definitely similar to the London Bridge. At night time, it's visible from so many different areas and so picturesque. During the day, it's filled with noises of cars and little foot traffic. But the walking paths going both directions and on top and beneath the bridge, make it accessible to walk over it. Definitely a must when visiting Brisbane!

Opened in 1940 the Story Bridge is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia. It connects…read moreFortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point (I've been fortunate to live in both for some time). Ironically, for many residents of Kangaroo Point the small ferries and CityCat boats are nowadays a more convenient ways to get to downtown than this bridge, which is part of a highway shuttling people from southern neighborhoods to the north. Best part of the Bridge, for me, is that it lights up every night, often in a specific color commemorating an event. For example, on 14/11/17 it was lit in rainbow colours in recognition of the Yes vote .

I love beer, and I love learning. So the prospect of an event learning about beer was very…read moreexciting. The team at Young Henry's were relaxed, passionate, and engaging, and their product is clearly made to be accessible but still great quality. The morsels provided by Hope & Anchor, although not intended to be a match, was excellent beer tasting food. The intimacy of the venue and the size of the group meant that we all got to have a chat with the YH crew, and each other, which was fantastic... and there weren't too many people to wiggle past on the way to the restrooms either. I was surprised to hear of a brewery making not just a cider, but a gin as well. As a non-gin drinker, I thought I would struggle through the taste but it was an eye-opener for me. That's the sign of a good event in my books; new venue, new friends, and new tastes. Awesome!

Great event, had a fantastic time. The venue (Hope and Anchor) was very comfortable and cozy, we…read morehad our own private section upstairs for the event. The guys from Young Henry's were warm and friendly, very knowledgable and had lots of interesting stories to tell. We had a tasting of 3 of their beers - the Natural Lager, Real Ale and Newtowner, along with a cider (Cloudy Cider) and a gin too. And so we weren't all drinking on an empty stomach, we also had some share plates to share off the Hope and Anchor menu, delicious! Thanks for organising, Alice!

The Brisbane Riverwalk is one of the cities real gems. Not really a tourist destination, it's just…read morea great place to go for a jog with a few friends.

The Brisbane Riverwalk is now infamous for floating away during the 2011 Brisbane Floods and…read moresections of it having to be taken upstream by tugboats in order for it not to cause damage to the bridges downstream. So unless you can walk on water, the Brisbane Riverwalk just is not as functional as it used to be. Never fear however because there are still sections that are undamaged and there will be a brand new Riverwalk built in the near future. The Brisbane River really is the lifeblood of the city and having a walkway for cyclists and pedestrians was fantastic. You can check out the new design of the rebuild on the Brisbane City Council Website if you are curious as to what it will look like in the future. There is a $75 million dollar budget to rebuild the New Farm part of the Brisbane Riverwalk so hopefully they will come up with something good and flood proof for that amount.

What a good day!…read more Tucked in Gerads Lane there were many things to see, taste and the stall holders were all lovely! I walked away with a sampler pack of fruit jellies from Playing with Fire, some Thyme and Ginger beer soda Syrup from Old Fashioned Co and managed to score a signed copy of The Huxtaburger Book and a burger as made by the author and chef Daniel Wilson who was in-store at Scrumptious Reads. All in all a great day and I'd love to see more of these happen as it was really good to see and meet the faces behind some local products!

I think I have a new favourite Italian restaurant in Grappino. Located on Given Terrace in…read morePaddington right next to Montrachet, the décor is flawless, the staff are friendly, and the food is outstanding. Our entrée of bruschetta was some of the best I've tasted and it was a dead heat as to who received the best main course. My gnocchi was rich and creamy without being overbearing or heavy and went nicely with the caprese salad I ordered as a side. I tasted my companions' dishes (penne puttanesca and prosciutto-wrapped pork) and both were incredibly flavoursome. We ordered a tiramisu and panna cotta from the dessert menu and thoroughly enjoyed both along with espresso shots. The restaurant is simply but beautifully decorated and Italian film and television posters adorn the walls. The ladies bathroom was very clean and spacious and perfumes were available for those needing a top-up. Overall, the experience was fantastic with the only room for improvement being the lighting, which was a little bright. I'll be making the trip to Paddington quite regularly.

Grappino is located next to one of Brisbane's icon restaurants (Montrachet) and often gets…read moreoverlooked when considering a great place to have a meal. It's a traditional Italian trattoria and is a wonderful little space inside the restaurant, with part of the space dominated by a very large collection of Italian (and other countries) wines, which can match any of the meals you opt for. The menu is very pasta based, which is great for an Italian restaurant, but there are other options just in case you feel like something different. When the restaurant is full, it has an amazing vibe but it can become a little difficult to hear your dining companions, so if you love a robust conversation and a good meal Italian style, then Grappino is the spot

Good food & attentive service We visited this restaurant…read morewith a large group of friends for a function. Even though it was a busy Saturday night, the meals came out quickly and the service was efficient and friendly. The food was good and we were very happy with the wine that we ordered.

Good food, attractive decor, good service. Very close to our hotel. I liked the indoor/outdoor…read moreambiance.

I've been meaning to get to the Barre Brisbane studio since it opened, and now I know the Spring…read moreHill Baths studio is so close to the city I really have no excuse for not testing out their classes earlier... See, this is what I love about Elite events like this one, it's the extra push to make it somewhere I've had my eye on but not quite made it to (the lure of post-exercise bubbly always helps), and we got to try out a class in an intimate environment that made it easy to relax and enjoy. Well, 'relax' is probably generous, there was definitely some core, glute, and thigh shaking and burning that reminded me we were attempting to work out and not just limbering up for the good old back bar bicep curls. The experience was different, but definitely not scary different, so I would absolutely encourage the squad to check out Brisbane Barre (and bring togs to cool off in the baths after) and any similar Yelp and Elite events in the future!

Such an amazing class today. I have never done barre before, but loved that it was more of a…read morefitness class. The teacher was amazing and really pushed us. Defiantly will be back for classes and would love to make this a regular thing

What a wonderful little gem in the Chermside area…read more The owner Vince is quite the host. Wonderful venue, great menu, excellent food and amazing service. Went here for a special anniversary dinner with my loved one and was certainly not disappointed. A wonderful little surprise dessert as a special gift from the owners was a lovely touch. Will certainly be back.

Bella Cosi is a nice little restaurant located on one of Chermside's quieter side streets, although…read moreduring peak shopping times these streets tend to get overcrowded and a bit hectic. Paid parking now being instituted at Westfield Chermside has caused a lot of the traffic to spill out over into the streets, which unfortunately can limit your parking choices for Bella Cosi. The place itself however is really quite lovely, with the choice of both outdoor and indoor seating. It oozes Italian charm, with red, black, and white seats and furnishings and an Italian street scene occupying an entire wall that gives you itchy feet and makes you want to travel. There's even the odd vespa outside, which only adds more Italian charm to the place. The tea they serve is made from real leaves, no fake tea here, and their coffee is strong and smooth, just what I love and expect from a true Italian restaurant. Breakfast is a treat here, with fluffy berry pancakes served with ice cream and excellent scrambled eggs. They also crisp the bacon if you request it. Breakfast isn't a busy time at Bella Cosi, so it's a really nice place to sit back and enjoy the Italian aura without excess noise or worries. Getting in early has its benefits, including easier parking and less of a crowd.