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Seven places to enter at your peril
Thrill-seeking sightseers have found their way to almost every corner of the planet.

Cruising: Get on board with top tips from passengers
Jane Jurgens surveyed a couple of cruise ship pros for their expert advice on life at sea.

Big easy is bigger than Mardi Gras
Jane Jurgens thinks New Orleans is worth a visit at any time of the year.

Taipei: Home of the best dumplings
Queue for more than half an hour for dumplings? You bet, writes Helen van Berkel.

See the world without ruining it
Locals sick of tourists running riot have a point. How can you travel sensitively.

Cornwall: Much ado about nothing
The show goes on and guests suffer punishing granite seats at Minack Theatre.

Cruising: Seas less travelled
Albania is just one reason to board a ship that can get into places larger vessels can't.

Aloha, partner: Riding the Hawaiian range
Ranching and horseback riding have a long and rich history on the islands.

Alaska: Go wild in bear country
Sue Halliwell conquers her fear of meeting a grizzly in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.

My Holidays: Kate Simmonds
Kate Simmonds is directing Wigging Out as part of the Auckland Fringe Festival.

Owen Scott: Sublime to ridiculous
What to do when travel plans descend into the absurd? Enjoy, says Owen Scott.

Zanzibar: Living history
Zanzibar is heaven for those who prefer the timeless sights and sounds.

Sailing Croatia: Save the stress and book in advance
Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.

Queensland: Surprise, surprise
Anna Hitchings finds history, charming shops and fantastic food just outside Brisbane.

Brooklyn: Slice of the action
Brooklyn's just over the bridge but worlds apart from Manhattan, writes Stephanie Holmes.

The English Cotswolds: A midsummer dream
The English countryside is at its most outstanding in the warmth of the sun.

Finding the new Mexico
A coastal resort has developed entertainment for tourists and employment for its people.

Canada: Whistle-stop slide
It's full-speed ahead for David Wilcock on skis at Canada's former Olympic Village.

Sri Lanka: Tag and grab raid
Alex Robertson chances upon a spontaneous game of kabaddi on a sun-kissed stretch of sand

Four of the world's best rooftop bars
Four of the world's best rooftop bars to visit around the world.

DIY vs VIP on safari
Can you go it alone on safari and live to tell the tale, or should you play it safe?

Tahiti: Please stand up
Annabel Anderson shares her secrets for the best spots to catch a wave around Tahiti.