Andrew Alderson loses some desk-jockey flab while trying out a new cycle trail.

Mauricio and Charlotte witness roadside dentistry in China and partake in a celebratory Laotian feast.

Robin Charteris boards the boat for a white-knuckle trip into a scenic marvel.

The breathtaking majesty of Spain's Picos de Europa inspires Cliff Taylor.

Charlotte and Mauricio see two sides of China as they travel from futuristic Shanghai to traditional Fenghuang.

The 1860km-long Tazara Railway links landlocked Zambia to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salam.

Mauricio and Charlotte visit Varanasi, where bodies are routinely cremated on the banks of the Ganges River.

Jill Worrall is captivated by the cycle of life on display within Serengeti National Park.

Te Araroa - a national walkway running the length of the country - will be officially opened this weekend.

Charlotte and Mauricio head further east for food, wine... and some confronting images at the local market.

Think you've got what it takes to be crowned one of the world's greatest travellers? The Global Scavenger Hunt might be for you.

Mauricio and Charlotte explore the geological fantasy land of Cappadocia and venture up a snow-covered mountain to see some ancient statues.

In the frozen north of Scandinavia, Lapland is starting to look its seasonal best, says Chris Leadbeater.

The cafe culture in Thessaloniki rivals that of New Zealand, giving it a very laid back attitude.

The roads in this country's north are atrocious affairs, writes Mauricio Olmedo-Perez.

Because it's the low season the usually bustling yachties' hang-out of Hvar was transformed into a sleepy haven.

Mauricio and Charlotte brave crowds of 'Romeo and Juliet' aficionados in Italy, go tramping in Slovenia and find some fellow All Blacks fans in Croatia.

Kiwi journalists Maurcio Olmedo-Perez and Charlotte Whale are taking the scenic route home from London.

World's largest conservation area legally established in southern Africa.

The latest exotic expedition for the moneyed traveller is being organised for the centenary of the Titanic disaster.

The Tara River Canyon is best navigated through an adventurous rafting tour, writes Patricia Schlosser.

Travelling with the original Lonely Planet as a guide, writer Brian Thacker finds what's changed in 35 years.

Scaling the Matterhorn is something best done while you're young, says Alpine guide Rudi Steindl.

A close encounter of the cetacean kind endears Paul Rush to a truly special place.

When two exhausted cyclists pull up to Eden Park on the evening of the World Cup final, few will know how far they've come.

Canada's beautiful Rocky Mountains are best enjoyed by train, writes Joanne Carroll.

Robin Esrock comes face to face with the mighty jaws of an African predator.

A cold, wet end to a thrilling wilderness voyage is all part of the adventure, writes Elizabeth Binning.

Sometimes - but not every year - Swaziland's king picks a new bride from among women taking part in the annual Reed Dance.

Advice on getting the best wildebeest migration safari experience in Africa.