Sydney is a city known for its stretches of sand, which means there are plenty of options when you want to soak up the sun.

Sydney’s a frequent contender for one of the world’s most expensive cities, but that doesn’t mean penny-pinchers are barred from having any fun.

Sydney has gained a serious global rep for its culinary scene, and between the beef pies, breakfast burgers, and smoked brisket/curly fry combos, there’s no doubt the city’s restaurants have lived up to it.

Whether they were once hidden gems frequented only by Australian backpackers or tourist traps since the late Renaissance, some of today's popular vacation hotspots have simply gotten too hyped for their own good.

Sometimes all it takes to appreciate the good (and the bad) in something is a little time apart, said your parents when they dropped you off at camp.

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It shouldn't take another Ben Affleck movie full of asteroids, nuclear conflict, or, god forbid, Jennifer Lopez to remind you that parts of this world face constant peril.

Anyone who's been... well, just about anywhere, knows Australians love to drink.

From thumbs up to a fist pump, we often think using our hands to communicate helps break language barriers when traveling the world.

Skyscrapers are impressive, sure.

Australia may be an English-speaking country, but there are plenty of differences when it comes to local parlance.

Despite how ubiquitous Aussies are -- try and travel without tripping over at least one on the hostel floor -- the outside perception of their country hinges on 25-year-old commercials about putting shrimp on the barbie, kangaroos, and scenes from Nicole Kidman’s homage dud, Australia.