There is no city in the world that's easier to get lost in than Venice, as Doug Conway discovers.

To mark the Herald relaunch we're taking an in-depth, week-long look at what it means to be Kiwi. Today - why we choose NZ over anywhere else on the globe.

Dingle Peninsula, because of its isolation and less intensive forms of modern farming, has one of the richest concentrations of archaeological sites in Ireland.

If you're into the macabre, the Scottish capital is the place to be, writes Colin Hogg.

This windswept peninsula on Ireland's west coast has one of the richest concentrations of archaeological sites in the country.

The largest of the Aran Islands, situated off the west coast of mainland County Galway, is home to one of the most spectacularly-situated and beautifully-preserved Stone Age forts in the world.

This fascinating museum houses thousands of examples of body art from around the globe and through history.

For further information see amsterdamtattoomuseum.com.

Graham Reid ditches Amsterdam's famous museums for a journey into tattoo history.

The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.

What really stirs behind the pretty facades of villages, like the Swedish one in which mystery series Wallander is set? asks Graham Reid.

Bob Downing pays a visit to some of London's most famous tourist attractions.

Six centuries after her death, the image of Joan of Arc is inescapable, discovers Jim Eagles.

In Spain, they love bulls so much they torture them publicly, kill them slowly and cheer loudest when their ears are cut from their still-warm bodies.

Abi Jackson rounds up some elevated accommodation options and finds treehouse living has come a long way.

Built high among the trees of a secluded valley, Chewton Glen’s treehouse suites offer luxury accommodation high in the forest canopy.

For further information see chewtonglen.com.

Tourists can track work by Spain's enigmatic artist and discover a less travelled part of the country, writes Nicola Lamb.

This once war-torn city is back on the tourist trail, observes Stephan Scheuer.

Bruce Logan argues if the state passes a law that changes the nature of marriage then every citizen's liberty is endangered.

Nicola Lamb dives into the spirit of the Spanish capital.