The Wanaka Beer Festival — featuring six local breweries — is on December 1.

In its heyday this playground for Japanese businessmen housed Australia's largest pool.

Kate Roff encounters obstacles on the bike trail from Austria to Slovakia.

Much of American Samoa is in national park territory, making it highly accessible.

A flight attendant came up with a cheeky response to the passenger's demands.

Justine Tyerman stays at QT Bondi and enjoys the hotel's rather impressive facilities.

For that bit of good news that just can't wait, this New Orleans hotel has a solution.

Does your prize shot have the chops to enter the Smithsonian annual photo contest?

We think we know everything about this city - but there's a lot we keep getting wrong.

Transit in comfort at these high-end alternatives to an airport hotels.

There's a few things you might not know about the world's most popular airport.

Eli Orzessek looks at some of Asia's most eye-opening celebrations.

The travel jumpsuit means you would never have to remember to pack a neck pillow again.

What Kiwi expats can't live without speaks about what they miss from home.

The amount of money spent daily by tourists varied widely from place to place.

Travellers have been warned about visiting Bali due to a mosquito-borne brain disease.

Belinda Henley discovers the beauty of a delta sunset on one of the world's great rivers.

Tim Roxborogh finds someone to share 'his' haven with in the South China Sea.

This nut-allergy passenger feared she would die during a terrifying situation on a flight.

One savvy traveller has found a solution to new baggage woes on the budget air carrier.

At the end of a dream trip, this couple found they were leaving from a different country.

Wreckless Eric plays tomorrow night at San Fran, in Wellington.

Mermaids are real and they work hard to entertain us and preserve our marine environment.

Autumn swathes the Barossa Valley in heavenly colours, writes Fergus Blakiston.

Hong Kong puts on a fascinating seasonal show for Anna Harrison.

For some the temptation to try and sneak into the posh cabin for free is just too much.

This daredevil was banned Egypt and Japan - now he can add Australia to the list.

"Here lies Dobby, a free elf," reads the inscription on the tombstone.

Justine Tyerman sees crocs everywhere as she cruises up the Katherine River.