Leaving the noise and hurry of Melbourne behind her, Rachel Bache heads to the tranquil lakeside town of Daylesford.

In Samoa, Anika Moa heals her heartbreak and replaces lost lovers with newfound friends.

Penfolds' founder knew nothing about winemaking when he came to Australia in the 1840s, but his spirit lives on, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Founded in 1682, Philadelphia served as the US capital for a decade while DC was built. Here are six places you should visit when you're in this historic city.

Tony and Selena Reid fly NZ045 from the Cook Islands to New Zealand.

Jane Jeffries makes a return visit to one of the world's best collections, once protected as an education tool by its owner but now on show in a modern gallery.

Sri Lankans revere and celebrate their tumultuous history. As Chris Pritchard learned, they like visitors to enjoy it, too.

The hip sip in Oregon is probiotic kombucha — on tap, discovers Jesse Mulligan.

Kevin Pilley flies on Buddha Air for a close encounter with the Goddess of the Sky. Well, almost ...

In Bali's hip spot, Katie Furze is torn between watching surfers and protecting her offspring from the local primates.

P.K. Stowers visits Dali's birthplace, home to an enormous range of his art.

Dan Ahwa flies from China to France aboard CX261.

On a luxurious cruise ship, Jamie Morton goes hunting for his happy place.

Five great outdoor adventures to try in this northern US state.

Sculptures strung like pearls around Bondi are fascinating, writes Catherine Smith.

Niue is a an intriguingly rough diamond, writes Paul Rush.

When you hit the highway, leave your speedometer behind but pack your business cards, writes Ben Stanley.

Lace up your hiking boots and discover north-east Spain by foot. P.K. Stowers pays homage to Catalonia.

1000 years of history is on show for Rob McFarland.

Dominic Corry learns drinking and horse-riding are a good mix.

Sarah Ivey meets booty-waving emus with a thirst on, fair dinkum Aussies with a penchant for gourmet cuisine and more spectacular scenery than her trusty camera lens can handle.

George Clooney's wedding put Venice in the news. But Anne Hanley finds plenty for lesser mortals to do - for free.

Graham Reid settles in at a colonial landmark for a cold one on a hot day in Sarawak.

Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene penned works here, writes Wynne Gray.

Cameron Ewen flies EZY819 across England aboard a budget carrier.

Watching these mighty beasts splash in the river is an amazing sight, says Alex Robertson.

It was built on industry, but there's more to Pennsylvania's second-largest city than steelworks...

A museum for the first family of independence is the place to start a post-junta tour of Myanmar, writes Naomi Estall.

Cheap babysitters, blissful massages, adult-only fine dining... Leah McLennan settles into life on Malolo.

A Kiwi-American blend of flavours and hops is pulling punters into this Pennsylvania brewery, writes Heather McCracken.