COMMENT: Many years experience has shown Robyn Yousef she has a fat chance of travelling light.

Virgin Galactic has teamed up with US-based Boom Technology to develop the jet, which will be 10 per cent faster than the now defunct Concorde.

Courtney Whitaker finds the secret door that unlocks a feast of clandestine cocktails in a Marseille speakeasy.

Billund is the home of Lego, but for visitors to the Danish town there's a little more to it than that, says Warren Chrismas.

From exploring art deco Miami and driving a classic car through California to a wine hike in Oregon, Rhiannon Edwards looks at great ways to see the United States.

Anna Leask drinks in the mysterious aura and ponders the what, why, who and how of ancient wonder Stonehenge.

Be prepared for medical emergencies when on the road, writes Jane Jeffries.

Jump aboard a Vespa to see the 'real' Cambodia, writes Max Wooldridge.

Visitors venturing from Indonesia's well-worn tourist haunts have thousands of alternatives, writes Kristi Eaton.

City shows off newcomers 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory as well as the old faithfuls, writes Margaret Scheikowski.

Do you want to disappear, grab a nice cold pint, and forget about the US election? We've found the perfect place, but getting there is no mean feat.

The folk tale of bootlegger George Smith is as delightful as his whisky, writes Paul Davies.

Over 435 bridges and through 254 tunnels, this spectacular scenic railway is one of Europe's most stunning rides.

Max Bania flies from the UK to the USA to watch the All Blacks lose to Ireland.

It pays to be aware of cultural customs and sensitivities to avoid giving offence in foreign countries, writes Paul Rush.

The 'ruck, rock and rumble' mantra has certainly worked well in Singapore, writes Andrew Alderson.

Kevin Pilley takes a slice off the old French stick and learns how to handle his bread.

The rich and famous - and some sex-starved sailors, had a great time until Vesuvius roared, writes Derek Cheng.

Dana Johannsen finds this beautiful state has more going for it than just craft beer.

Safari tourism is big business in Botswana, writes Mike Munro.

Rod Emmerson endures a night in a bygone era.

Gardens are thin on the ground but that is no obstacle to Korean innovation.

I began my exploration of India in Mumbai, a city of almost 15 million, the home of the Bollywood film industry and the country's foodie capital.

Trying to learn the Russian alphabet during long days in a train compartment was unfortunately no help when advice was ignored, writes Natasha Harris.

He was a stone-cold killer. He'd killed three times before and, from the look in his eye, he was prepared to kill again.

Actress Natalie Medlock loved her Botswana safari but found herself bonding with a friend for all the wrong reasons in India.

This park's windswept, grassy valleys and desolate badlands are softened by the explosion of wildflowers which appear each spring.

After a US$125 million renovation, you can sleep in a burglar's room with a Potomac view at this Washington DC landmark, writes Molly Sinclair McCartney.

If you aren't sure how to pick the right spot, Carol Sottili has some tips ...

In January China's coolest city hits minus 15C but they still swim, writes Paul Purcell.