It's a tough life being an Alaskan sockeye salmon.

Formula One driver Mark Webber drives internationally but keeps returning to Tasmania.

Before you embark ensure five essentials are packed, advises Megan Singleton.

Get into the swing of local music culture by attending one of these great music festivals.

Wolf, fox, beaver, otter, mink, lynx: take your pick. Alaskans stuff 'em and keep snug in 'em too, finds Pamela Wade.

After a decade or so, Paul Davies is back on the Gold Coast - marvelling at the skyline while mixing it up on a cocktail course.

Helen van Berkel is reminded why Fiji remains a family favourite.

Endangered orang-utans relearn how to live in the wild, writes Diana Balham.

The impact of tragedy is made real to Rosemarie North at Geneva's Red Cross museum.

Brendan Manning steps out of Hong Kong's hub and discovers there's peace and tranquillity to be found in the lush, abundant country parks nearby.

Lucy Bennett flies Emirates from Sydney to Auckland.

Shop to your heart's content in Megan Singleton's five favourite credit card-damaging destinations.

These five American ski resorts offer everything required for a great winter holiday workout.

Herald sports writer Daniel Richardson is philosophical about some impressive art exhibitions in Brisbane.

Mark Johanson has the lowdown on some of the most extreme places on the planet.

Sam Wetherell finds himself an object of curiosity - and possible conversion - in Utah.

Peter Chapman discovers the island paradises of the southern reef.

Whistler Mountain and the surrounding areas are a must-do experience after they were transformed for the 2010 Winter Olympics, writes an impressed James Ihaka.

Wynne Gray escapes the bustle of the big cities with a delicious escape in Hoi An.

Port Douglas has become a great man-made paradise, writes Kurt Bayer.

Graham Reid feels the impact of grand gestures at Ireland's infamous Jealous Wall.

Megan Singleton reveals her spoon skills in a quest to find five things to do in Dublin.

Thinking of taking a family holiday in America? Consider visting one of these top spots.

Niue's scariest inhabitants are also utterly non-threatening, writes Andrew Louis.

Germany drives home its rich automobile history, writes Diana Plater.

Jared Savage joins a yacht trip that opens his eyes to high-spirited fun on Balkan waters.

Rhys Darby's guide to the greatest hits of the United States.

Fun, sun and ocean diving away from Bali's noise and bustle proves to be a tonic for Diana Dobson's family.

Amelia Wade finds Samoan magic starts at her fale's door.

Cocktail smacks normal over the edge, writes Kelly Lynch.