The altitude in the Ecuadorean capital of Quito takes your breath away, as does its historic centre, writes Alice Neville.

Three days' hard labour may not sound like much of a holiday. But for Jenifer Dagg it was the highlight of a trip to Nepal.

Self-confessed daredevil Beck Vass meets her match at Rotorua.

Go bush right at the foot of the Southern Flinders Ranges, writes Larine Statham.

Isaac Davison tries out a floodlit night course at Snow Park.

David Potts goes in search of the shy Aussie platypus.

Hiking holidays needn't be about smelly socks, sore muscles and cramped huts.

Christchurch-based Martin Aircraft Co wants to provide the public with jetpack test flights.

Maria Slade enjoys some serious snow in Queenstown.

James Russell relives the joys of a Kiwi surfing safari.

Just a boat ride from Brisbane, Moreton Island has amazing history and giant sandhills.

I tried my best to resist. Really, I did. But half an hour after checking in, I had started licking the walls and the bed in my hotel room.

Rafting through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River is one of those must-do-before-you-die travel experiences.