Australia
Australia is a heady cocktail of contemporary cities, ancient cultures and an epic outdoors, topped off with a famously laid-back vibe. The island-continent is home to some of the best beaches in the world, which give way to buzzing urban centres built along the coast. Melbourne, with its cool street art and cafe-lined laneways, and Sydney, with its sleek architecture and vibrant restaurant scene are well-known capitals of Australian culture. Equally interesting but lesser-frequented spots like Darwin stand out for their diversity, blending a large Asian influence with Aborignial cultures.