Teen sailor to attempt second round-the-world bid
The parents of US sailor Abby Sunderland have defended the 16-year-old's doomed circumnavigation attempt.
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Walking on thin ice
Hiking to a retracting ice river's face can be inspiring and nerve-racking.
Queensland: Colourful Cooloola Coast
Forty shades of sand are just one of the many attractions in this laid back holiday spot.
Cycling circle savours Northland
A slow-paced bike tour lets you drink in the sights, says Margie Elley-Brown.
Russia: Extremes of more than temperature
A visit to a tiger sanctuary and a beer-infused sauna are all in a day's work for the 51st Traverse team.
Queenstown: Just close your eyes and jump
A recent addition to Queenstown's adventure activities, Ziptrek is a two-hour flying fox experience through the forest.
No room at the top in Everest rush hour
Climbing the world's tallest peak has gone from rugged challenge to booming tourist attraction. Sir Edmund Hillary would turn in his grave.
Canada: Skiing in the footsteps of giants
Whistler offers an Olympic challenge, says Sarah Ivey.
Russia: Hospitality gone to the dogs
Rob Gray marvels at the contrasts in hospitality as he and his friends set off on their overland motorbike trip from Vladivostok to London.
Bolivia: Riding the Death Road
Kate Chapman takes on the old route between Bolivia's capital La Paz and the popular weekend getaway of Coroico.
Good reason for an epic adventure
Before hitting the road for a 25,000km motorbike odyssey, Rob Gray meets some of the children at Living Hope, the charity in Vladivostok that will benefit from funds raised on the trip.
Last-minute repairs while meeting the locals
A dozen naked blokes crowding into a freezing cold plunge pool, while socially unacceptable in New Zealand, is apparently perfectly normal in Russia, writes Rob Gray.
Cinque Terre: Hiking the Italian Riviera
Giovanna Dell'Orto details her four favourite walks in Liguria, the arc-shaped slice of Italy that stretches from the border with France to Tuscany's coast.
Great Barrier Island: Breaking the adrenalin barrier
Leave your comfort zone at this outdoor pursuits centre, says Beck Vass.
Korean 'first woman to conquer 14 highest peaks'
A South Korean climber has become the first woman to scale 14 of the world's highest mountains.
Tour de Niue
Niue offers a different sort of tropical getaway - especially if you enter the island's annual bike race, finds Russell Baillie.
Russian soil beneath our wheels
Language difficulties at the Russian border prove a challenge for the 51st Traverse team as they head for Vladivostok.
South Africa: Date for dinner
Catherine Masters works out how to feed the elephants but not the lions on an African safari.
Auckland: Sails away - that's torn it
Maritime Museum puts on a voyage of discovery, writes Chris Eagles.
England: Rollercoaster the ultimate terror ride
A new ride at a UK theme park is so disturbing, patrons must sign a waiver to attest to their mental stability.
Utah: Jump on in for the slide of your life
Hurtling down Park City's bobsled track is an adrenalin rush, writes Jacqueline Smith.
Sydney: A testing hike along a special track
Graham Reid experiences a feast of sights and sounds on the coast south of Sydney.
Queensland: Spin in the saddle
Mary Lambie grabs a tent, hops on a bike and joins hundreds of others for an epic trip through Queensland.
Phuket: Like a limestone cowboy
Martin Sykes paddles, pedals and rides elephants around Thai islands.
Phuket: Like a limestone cowboy
Martin Sykes paddles, pedals and rides elephants around Thai islands.
Cycle trail a road test for new hip
Jill Worrall tackles the Otago Rail Trail as preparation for a longer ride through India.