Chicago is a city of distinct and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods that's easy to explore using the extensive public transportation system.

'Ahhs' abound at Australia Zoo, says Stephanie Holmes.

A loop through natural and man-made marvels has Mark Meredith wanting more.

Stephanie Holmes has a whale of a time on the Sunshine Coast.

Fans of musical theatre are spoilt for choice, with three great shows only a short flight away.

The tiny village of Pointy Lay is working on an anti-tourism strategy: it's begging tourists to stay away.

Consumer New Zealand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade have released a checklist for anyone planning international travel.

Ellie Hutchinson checks into a cottage just minutes away from Norfolk Island's tiny airport.

Shandelle Battersby discovers the winemakers and their tipple alongside the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

Do you know if Bali or Hawaii have any warnings in place about the Zika virus? What website would you recommend I visit to find out more?

David Weston flies NZ315 operated by Air Tahiti Nui from Papeete to Auckland.

Andy Welch learns to enjoy and enjoys to learn on an unusual cruise to Morocco.

Eveline Harvey and her family fly UA1431 across the Pacific.

My most memorable and rewarding travel "Hit" is my most recent trip to India as part of the Painted Peacock Project.

Paris might be a must-see, but the city of love doesn't come cheap.

Every year, 300,000 'Sound of Music' fans make the journey to Salzburg, Austria.

Francesca Gosling sleeps on board in the lap of luxury and hops off to explore a new Riviera destination every day.

She was a master of stories of romantic love, yet found little in her own life.

Russell Maclennan-Jones flies from Kuala Lumpur to Paris.

What was your greatest holiday? Golden Bay was amazing. Our family of four could just relax, enjoy and be present. There's so much

Courtney Whitaker stays at the Hotel Bastille Boutet MGallery by Sofitel, Paris.

Hot sand presses down on my chest and legs causing a tingling hot sensation to pulse through my legs, arms and back.

Head to the fringes and discover tranquil beaches, cool swimming holes and off-centre cafes.

Really, a pink dolphin would be an unexpected sight pretty much anywhere - but to see one from your loo? That's rare.

Kiwis are so naive. New Zealanders trust their post. Too much. They believe in what they read. From abroad.

Location: Stands above a mall on Orchard Rd in the city centre. You'll literally get the picture when you go to the 20th-storey rooftop. Check-in:

Where y'all from? That friendly Texan drawl is the icebreaker to meeting fellow travellers on our river cruise on the Rhine and Moselle waters.

I've heard that cruise passengers often end up spending heaps on alcohol. Am I allowed to take my own booze on board? Travis Bell It

Justine Tyerman slips into another life at a glamorous yet homely property on the edge of Sydney Harbour.

Changi has been held aloft as one of the great airports of the world for many decades and is still worthy of that reputation.