Let’s face it: international travel is parked on the tarmac for a while.  But for those missing the Big Apple, there is a way to create a New York-style staycation in beautiful Brisbane.

While our southern cousins are pulling their jumpers out of storage, Brisbane really comes into its own in autumn. The weather is balmy, the people are friendly, and a lively events calendar means there’s never a dull moment.

The wonder of why is the theme of the not-to-be-missed World Science Festival Brisbane, which will be hosted by Queensland Museum from March 25 to 29.

According to the Chinese horoscope, the 2020 Lunar New Year starts on Saturday, January 25, which conveniently in Australia also happens to be a long weekend.