Do your research, pack the right clothing and equipment and don't forget travel insurance.

In a notoriously expensive city, there are still plenty of things won't cost you a penny.

Let Queenstown photographer, Trey Ratcliff, transport you through some of the world's most dramatic landscapes.

Sampling traditional dishes at the Nga Tim Cafe, which borrow heavily from Portuguese and Chinese cuisine... as well as a bottle of rice wine.

What you need to know before meeting the world's biggest lizards.

Bolivia's Road of Death and Pakistan's Karakoram Highway, these are the planet's drives.

A top pick of waterparks to drop in on during your travels.

Andrew Lichtenstein, Kiwi expat, and manager of a record-holding bungy shares his top tips for visitors to the Chinese SAR

Winston Aldworth traverses the high wire along one of America's most scenic and dangerous natural, redstone ridges

300km of mountainbiking from the Southern Alps to coastal Oamaru

Since this Mexican fishing village first wooed tourists to its shore in the 1930s, Vallarta has blossomed into a riot of activities

Today bungee is a phenomenon that stretches from the Swiss Alps to Zambia, but extreme-sports fanatics will agree the original and best jumps are still found in New Zealand.

New Zealand's top 5 bungy jumps and why everyone else is getting it wrong.

This hot tub spa in Queenstown provides stunning views over the Shotover River.

Brazil's second city is a meltingpot for cultures and ideas. There are African, Portuguese, even Japanese roots stretching from the sands of Copacabana to Sugarloaf Mountain.

The multi-cultural metropolis has changed hands between Britain, China and Japan many times and is full of intrigue for travellers.

What Bolivia's ancient carnival lacks in bikinis and samba schools, it makes up for in rich Pagan history

The family spent 11 months travelling for almost the same cost as staying in Tauranga.

Braoque capital of bohemian whims and classical music. Prague is the city that inspired Mozart. Walking across the Charles Bridge or from the top of Petrin park, it's no surprise

Why India's most famous monument has a complicated history

Kirstin Edge goes trekking at the top of Whakatipu.

American Havana: Cuba's capital is rekindling an old romance with its cold war rivals.

Divers have stumbled upon the world's biggest cave system and it's incredible.

Seven tips on how to go camping, enjoy the outdoors, and leave no trace

Unexpected flight delay brings bonus for travellers.

85-year-old Michael Elling tackled the 47m high Ledge Bungy in Queenstown. Credit: AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand

"My wife said I was getting irritable, so we decided we would try to cut them off."

Justine Tyerman is a wee bit fussy when it comes to views - as the receptionist discovers.