Enjoy adventure surrounded by tropical beauty, writes Rob McFarland.

Charlotte and Mauricio head further east for food, wine... and some confronting images at the local market.

Think you've got what it takes to be crowned one of the world's greatest travellers? The Global Scavenger Hunt might be for you.

Mauricio and Charlotte explore the geological fantasy land of Cappadocia and venture up a snow-covered mountain to see some ancient statues.

In the frozen north of Scandinavia, Lapland is starting to look its seasonal best, says Chris Leadbeater.

The cafe culture in Thessaloniki rivals that of New Zealand, giving it a very laid back attitude.

The roads in this country's north are atrocious affairs, writes Mauricio Olmedo-Perez.

Because it's the low season the usually bustling yachties' hang-out of Hvar was transformed into a sleepy haven.

Mauricio and Charlotte brave crowds of 'Romeo and Juliet' aficionados in Italy, go tramping in Slovenia and find some fellow All Blacks fans in Croatia.

Andy Kenworthy gets a whole new perspective on Auckland's mighty Harbour Bridge.

World's largest conservation area legally established in southern Africa.

The latest exotic expedition for the moneyed traveller is being organised for the centenary of the Titanic disaster.

The Tara River Canyon is best navigated through an adventurous rafting tour, writes Patricia Schlosser.

Travelling with the original Lonely Planet as a guide, writer Brian Thacker finds what's changed in 35 years.

Scaling the Matterhorn is something best done while you're young, says Alpine guide Rudi Steindl.

A close encounter of the cetacean kind endears Paul Rush to a truly special place.

When two exhausted cyclists pull up to Eden Park on the evening of the World Cup final, few will know how far they've come.

Canada's beautiful Rocky Mountains are best enjoyed by train, writes Joanne Carroll.

Sometimes - but not every year - Swaziland's king picks a new bride from among women taking part in the annual Reed Dance.

Advice on getting the best wildebeest migration safari experience in Africa.

Advice on travelling between Italy and Greece and volunteering in the Philippines.

Six voyaging canoes from Pacific islands, including New Zealand, have completed their journey to San Francisco.

If you get into trouble overseas, don't expect the Government to send in a helicopter.

Kieran Nash visited Queenstown before last week's dumping of snow, and still found plenty to keep him thrilled and chilled.

Sue Baxalle and family enjoy an adrenalin-packed weekend with a few hairy moments.

Not all survive Central Asia's hostile Kyzylkum Desert, writes Jim Eagles.

It's never too early for your children to become social climbers, writes Alex Tully.

Kirsten Warner's cycle trip in Bali takes in a volcano, the mysterious 'cat fox' and kopi luwak.

Efforts are rewarded on a group kayaking trip by gorgeous sights and a hearty lunch. Andy Kenworthy joins in.

Even bad jokes and -25C gusts couldn't keep Kieran Nash off the slopes at Winter Park in Colorado.