Michael Antonievich makes up for missing a morning riding the waves in Fiji.

A free guided tour in Perth's Kings Park is a great way to get a feel for the subtly beautiful Western Australian flora, finds Anna King Shahab.

Driving the 'Mother Road', Route 66, Russell Contreras searches for the works of Kerouac and Hemingway at the many used bookstores along the way.

With a yawning hole nearly 2km deep at his feet, Mark Meredith looks - very gingerly - into the abyss in Arizona.

With Mads and Borge in harness, Grant Bradley is in safe paws gliding through the pine forests above the Arctic Circle.

Summer never ends in this pocket of California, so make the most of it.

James Edgar accomplishes his mission of skiing in the tracks of 007 in Soelden.

On a freezing evening in Berlin, Ewan McDonald walks among the ghosts of those who paid the ultimate price for a new life.

He lived, he loved, he sang, he ate. Ewan McDonald hangs out in Luciano Pavarotti's modest retreat in northern Italy.

Three days in Shanghai's metropolis is one way to touch the sky, discovers Katie Wright.

Danielle Wright finds plenty on offer in Warrnambool, including the town's newest attraction, Maremma dogs.

Kiwis starting to think about next year's holidays have plenty to choose from in Europe, writes Victoria Clark.

Winston Aldworth flies in a Strikemaster jet

The summer might be over in other parts of Europe but the heat lingers longer in Venice, discovers Helen Barlow. September is a good time to go.

The Malaysian capital features an astonishing mix of influences.

Richard Lawson discovers Greek temples, Christian shrines and many other treasures on a luxurious Mediterranean cruise.

A night at the sumo stadium is strangely reminiscent of a job at the freezing works, writes Dean Parker.

Regan Schoultz finds travelling with her partner's family offers a rare insight into life in an exciting, exhausting country.

Following the broken lines, Jennifer Ennion shifts into overdrive to reveal the highlights of Australia's open roads.

In search of adventure, Tess Nichol is soon hurtling through the treetops, upside down on a wire.

Beth J. Harpaz heads to the new epicenter of Brooklyn-cool.

Floral carpets put spring in Anna King Shahab's step on this coastal trail.

Kiwis travelling to and from Australia are urged to check-in early as workers strike across Australian international airports today.

Seoul is clean and easy to navigate, by foot, bus, subway or taxi if that is more your style. I reckon this is a destination that will feature more often on Kiwis' itineraries. Seoul definitely has a warm heart and a kind soul.

There's always something happening, on and offshore, in San Diego.

Thousands of Bali-bound holidaymakers - including countless Kiwis - have been delayed due to volcanic ash wreaking havoc at Denpasar Airport.

The perfect place to see a volcano erupt is high in the banyan treetops of Vanuatu, writes Peter de Graaf.

Native-born Australians ignore elegant, artistic Adelaide - and Mark Chipperfield is glad.

For those with a sense of adventure, visiting Egypt now has big advantages, discovers Courtney Bonnell.

Danger is never far away on an Arctic expedition, writes Sarah Marshall.