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Best spot to escape the US election

Do you want to disappear, grab a nice cold pint, and forget about the US election? We've found the perfect place, but getting there is no mean feat.

Bar/fly: Glenlivet, Scotland

The folk tale of bootlegger George Smith is as delightful as his whisky, writes Paul Davies.

Balkan rail journey: Belgrade to Bar

Over 435 bridges and through 254 tunnels, this spectacular scenic railway is one of Europe's most stunning rides.

Flight check: London to Chicago

Max Bania flies from the UK to the USA to watch the All Blacks lose to Ireland.

Indonesia: A lesson in manners

It pays to be aware of cultural customs and sensitivities to avoid giving offence in foreign countries, writes Paul Rush.

Singapore: A winning formula

The 'ruck, rock and rumble' mantra has certainly worked well in Singapore, writes Andrew Alderson.

Earning my crust

Kevin Pilley takes a slice off the old French stick and learns how to handle his bread.

Pompeii: No place for prudes

The rich and famous - and some sex-starved sailors, had a great time until Vesuvius roared, writes Derek Cheng.

Bhutan: A Himalayan kingdom

Humour, happiness and harmony lie at the heart of this Himalayan kingdom, writes Sarah Marshall.

Travel hits and misses: Natalie Medlock

Actress Natalie Medlock loved her Botswana safari but found herself bonding with a friend for all the wrong reasons in India.

North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park

This park's windswept, grassy valleys and desolate badlands are softened by the explosion of wildflowers which appear each spring.

Luxury at the revamped Watergate (but bugs to work out)

After a US$125 million renovation, you can sleep in a burglar's room with a Potomac view at this Washington DC landmark, writes Molly Sinclair McCartney.

Find your perfect Caribbean holiday

If you aren't sure how to pick the right spot, Carol Sottili has some tips ...

China: Breath-taking Harbin

In January China's coolest city hits minus 15C but they still swim, writes Paul Purcell.

Japan: Land of the rising Sunwolves

The shrines of Tokyo work wonders for the Warriors and Leicester, but not the locals, writes Dean Parker.

A bookworm's tour of Barcelona's librerias

The Catalan capital may be more famous for Gaudi and tapas, but it has dozens of great bookshops, too.

Queensland: Walking with dinosaurs

Elisabeth Easther visited Winton in Queensland's Outback and discovered that travel writing has all sorts of Jurassic perks.

Five fabulous treehouse hotels

There's nothing like a treehouse to reawaken your childlike sense of wonder.