Modern Australia is a clash of worlds. It’s arguably the wild west of the southern hemisphere, where a short drive inland leads to the Outback—its vast, uninhabitable and otherworldly desert interior—a far cry from its densely populated coasts.
The tension of these two different landscapes infuses Australia with a fascinating energy. Its coastal cities, including Melbourne and Sydney, sport a sophisticated, progressive, friendly, and upbeat sensibility that its intrepid inhabitants often bring while traveling throughout the rest of the world.