Perth is arguably one of the world’s most underrated and loveliest cities. Though it’s been nicknamed the “most isolated capital city globally”, due to its distance from the next nearest city—it’s a 28-hour drive from Adelaide—its remoteness adds to its charm and character. With fewer crowds and a more relaxed vibe, Perth is a city where corporate types rub shoulders with laidback surfers at the farmer’s market or a buzzy new spot in town; where vast swathes of nature, from parks to waterfront living, are mere minutes away from the Central Business District. And when city life begins to take its toll, one only needs to hop into the car, and take a short drive to disconnect and breathe at the heart of nature.
On my first night in the city, I stayed at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, which boasts a sweeping panorama of Swan
