Canberra was finally chosen as the capital city of Australia, following a dispute between Sydney and Melbourne, competing to be selected. In the end the central point between the two cities, which fell upon a sleepy sheep station named Canberry was chosen. As the nation\'s political heart, most of the residences of the city are civil servants. Canberra is a destination for museum addicts, due to its amazing range of museums that will keep menagerie virtuoso busy for hours. If you are willing to dig a little deeper and look pass its authoritative facade, you\'ll find other aspects to the capital, such as a thriving festival and arts scene, as well as an emerging food and wine culture.
Denpasar may not be far from the usual touristy resort areas of Bali, but the moment you transcend to the capital of Bali, a change in atmosphere is clearly felt. The laid back beach lifestyle is instantly changed to a bustling city. Not as hectic as you may think a capital city to be, and the lack of skyscrapers, due to a Balinese custom that disallows buildings to be taller than a coconut tree, gives way for blue skies. Apart from the many busy Balinese buzzing around on their scooters, many monuments and temples can be seen around the city. Catch a glimpse of the traditional markets at Pasar Badung and see the magnificent colors of fresh produce and colorful batiks up for offer.