Think Australia and visuals of the iconic Opera House, the grand Harbour Bridge, bustling cities, sun-kissed beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, and, of course, kangaroos and koalas spring to mind instantly. However, beyond the touristy clichés, this megadiverse country is bursting with surprises and adventures that seldom make it to the usual itinerary. Here’s a curated list of some underrated experiences that reveal a wilder, stranger, majestic, and quieter side of Australia. Dive in.
Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to do so. He has served the world’s dignitaries and his art of sushi was featured in an award-winning film.
Amid the constant blare of car horns in southern Mexico City, it's hard to imagine that Cuicuilco was once the heart of a thriving ancient civilization. Yet atop its circular pyramid, now surrounded by buildings and a shopping center, a pre-Hispanic fire god was revered.