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New South Wales: Walking on sunshine

Graham Reid has an unexpectedly rewarding time in Newcastle, NSW.

The charm of San Fran

You'll leave your heart there once you've experienced its charms.

Solomon Islands: War stories in peaceful times

The museums of the Solomon Islands house plenty of memorabilia from the Pacific campaign, writes Gillian Vine.

Cruising: Sailing in Nero's wake

Ewan McDonald writes a letter from the Corinthians' canal, an emperor's project two millennia in the making.

Bar/fly: Los Angeles

The City of Angels is speakeasy central, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Vietnam: For the children

Our day-trip dollars become micro-loans to empower rural women, writes Naomi Estall.

Croatia: Exploring Marco's origins

On a fine Croatian island, Winston Aldworth learns of local claims to a great traveller.

Fiji: Surf's up at Malolo

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

Perth: In an inner city garden

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.

Los Angeles: Heavenly features

After almost two years in Los Angeles, Gin Wigmore has tips for visitors seeking a special spot in her adopted city.

Shanghai: Scraping the surface

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

Australia: The dogs that save penguins

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

Europe: Chasing travel dreams by land or sea

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

Flight check: Aerobatics in a Strikemaster

Winston Aldworth flies in a Strikemaster jet

Italy: A room with a view - or not

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.

Stop over: Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian capital features an astonishing mix of influences.

Cruising: Oracles and miracles

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

Japan: Sumo enchanted evening

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