Settle your cap around Cairns. NE Australia. Prioratise Great Library + National College. Quickly conquer and settle 3-4 cities around the barrier reef. It provides very secure sea trade routes for the entire game (cos you'll out tech the AI and barbs). Choose pantheon One With Nature. Patronage+consulates and Papal Primacy. When controling the World Congress suggest resolution Natural Heritage Site.

Best civs: Spain, Persia, Brazil, Shoshone, France, Indonesia, Sweden, Venice.

Victory: Culture