Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has floated plans to build a 21st-century version of the Titanic.

Peter Calder succumbs to the magic of Istanbul's famous bath houses.

Graham Reid finds that having a mission in southwest China can lead to strange and interesting places.

At its peak Ephesus, or Efes, ruled first by Greeks and then Romans, was a seaport home to 250,000 people.

In 1972, when Bhutan's fourth king was crowned; he declared that Gross National Happiness was more important than GDP.

Relaxation is the number one priority at these properties on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Nicholas Jones tries a different type of accommodation, testing his ability to cope with small spaces... and smelly feet.

Get the most out of a visit to Bali by immersing yourself in the rich culture and seeing some of these local hot spots.

Thailand has become one of the most dangerous travel destinations for New Zealanders.

Like almost everything else in Japan, bathhouse use is governed by strict rules, finds Chris Pritchard.

The Turks are so fond of Kiwis they've named a street after us, finds Jim Eagles.

It's all about speed, says chief executive Theo Spierings

Sheriden Rhodes steps back in time to get a glimpse of old Asia.

Japan is letting up to 16,000 people back into their homes around its leaking nuclear power plant.