Known as "the most isolated city on earth", Perth is 3,200 km (2,000 mi) from any other major city in the world. But despite its solitude, Perth has a healthy take on life. It's a vibrant and modern city and is claimed to be the sunniest state capital in Australia.

The city center boasts a modern cityscapse, with concrete and glass skyscrapers set on a beautiful riverside location. Behind the towers you can find a more tranquil and historical landscape, one of 19th-century buildings and facades amidst patches of green.

So how did this city come to exist in (practically) the middle of nowhere? Gold! At the turn of t... read more