The name, Zanzibar, thrills the imagination and, writes Yvonne van Dongen so do its sights, sounds, smells and history.

Elvis Presley's spirit keeps music lovers flocking to Memphis, writes Adrian Sainz.

The Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas is being celebrated in a year-long series of events leading to the 100th anniversary of his birth on October 27, 1914, writes William Hageman.

Brett Atkinson finds plenty to keep him busy in the city that gave us the world's first farmers' market.

A ship is like a second home to regular cruisers, writes Denise Montgomery.

An unfunded shelter mends the wildlife that doesn't make it across Australian highways, writes Shandelle Battersby.

The warm welcome at PNG's Kiriwina Island leaves cruise passenger Paul Rush smiling.

James Ihaka enjoys fine vodka in optimum conditions.

Rod Pascoe discovers the best way to skirt the NZ coast and cross the Tasman is to be one of the 3000 fortunate passengers on board a luxury liner.

Get your art, science, culture or history fix at one of these monumental museums.

Bronwyn Sell takes the family on a wild Sydney safari.

In parts of eastern Europe, the memory of communist rule is still fresh, writes Sisi Tang.

The best concerts leave memories, mosh scars and minor hearing loss, says Chris Schulz.

Paul Abercrombie gets to grips with Venice's watery warrens during a once-in-a-lifetime rowing lesson.

Wildlife viewing in an open vehicle on a private African game reserve is an emotional experience, writes Paul Rush.

Veronique Dupont finds a veritable treasure trove of contemporary art in the desert city of Marfa.

Sophisticated cuisine and quaint forest accommodation enthral Paul Davies on Tamborine Mountain.

Being forced to pay a gratuity to serving staff seems unnatural for New Zealand travellers, writes Rod Pascoe.

Scott Kara finds Mana Island's sand, sun and snorkelling irresistibly relaxing.

Winston Aldworth flies EK412 from the United Arab Emirates to New Zealand.

Paul Davies takes a look at the Gold Coast's international dining options.

Megan Singleton finds turbulence soothing in a rocking-the-pram kind of way, but for those who feel differently, here are her tips on getting through a bumpy flight.

Head to one of these coastal, desert or mountain spots and watch the sun sink over the horizon.

The food on Hawaii's island of Oahu sends Heather McCracken into raptures.

New Zealand has a rival for the world's most breathtaking landscapes, writes Hayden Donnell, after taking in the view from Mt Annupuri during a skiing trip to the resort of Niseko on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.

Justine Tyerman takes a 'virtual' hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia.

On a three-day Dubai stopover, James Hacon looks past the city's shiny veneer to discover some local secrets.

Sheriden Rhodes checks out some of the best spa-cations across Asia and Australia.

Communist Laos is still close to its agricultural roots, writes Yvonne van Dongen.

Jane Luscombe reacquaints herself with some old haunts.