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My birthday wish came true — a memorable junket through Australia and Fiji . Welcome to Brisbane at wintertime Having exhausted my 60‑day maximum entry in Papua New Guinea , I needed to exit briefly before restarting the count. With unfinished business in AROB, PNG , I knew I’d be re‑entering the country a few more times before my business visa expired. This time, instead of flying home, I requested a 10‑day trip via Brisbane, Australia . My company approved the plan and provided free round‑trip tickets; the rest was on me. Arrival and First Impressions My Air Niugini flight departed Port Moresby at 10 a.m. and landed in Brisbane around 2:30 p.m. I followed my pre‑planned route: train to Fortitude Valley , then a short walk to BUNK Brisbane , my home base for the week. At Central Station & ANZAC Memorial Park After checking in, I ticked off my first to‑do — a $50 haircut at a nearby barbershop serviced by a Filipino halfie. With the crisp winter air energizing me, I wandered throu...

My 50th birthday wish came true — and what better way to celebrate than by reaching my 50th country ? Fiji marked the milestone of my travel goal: “50 over 50.” Touchdown in Paradise Taking advantage of my exit through Brisbane, I planned a four‑day island holiday — even if it meant just dipping a toe in Nadi’s turquoise waters. I stayed at Bluewater Lodge , a cozy alternative to my initial booking at Smugglers Cove Hostel , which had become too pricey after rebooking. My Virgin Australia flight left Brisbane at 9:30 a.m. and landed in Nadi around 3 p.m. Famished from skipping lunch, I headed straight to Wailoaloa Beach before sunset. With a cold Fiji Gold beer in hand and a plate of pork belly from Margaritaville Beach Bar at the Wyndham Resort, I watched the sun melt into the horizon — my first golden evening in Fiji. South Sea Island Adventure After a restful night, I prepared for my South Sea Island full‑day tour . Expecting a 9 a.m. pickup, I waited at Ramada Hotel , only to...