If you're after an Aussie Outback experience, plan your visit across the ditch to coincide with one of these fascinating festivals.

Known for fresh powder snow and amazing scenery, Hokkaido, Japan has been named the best destination in Asia.

Karl du Fresne's new book takes readers on a sonic journey around the United States.

Shandelle Battersby takes refuge from Raro's heat at a secluded beachfront spot.

Amazing footage shows the moment a Kiwi takes flight over the Swiss Alps.

The golden statue at Hainan Island, China, was built to represent peace and wisdom, but the selfie-takers showed the opposite.

For those brave enough to make the trip, Rio de Janeiro is a city rich with potential rewards.

A rare solar phenomenon has made an appearance in New York City, with thousands stopping traffic to snap that perfect picture.

The annual KaiNiue festival promises guest chefs, cooking masterclasses and cultural community food events, writes Stephanie Holmes.

A new passenger plane designed especially for heavier-set travellers will be unveiled to the world this week.

Located in downtown Bangkok, Neverland cafe hosts a wide pen area where visitors can play with 29 dogs during the cafe's service hours.

Americans are looking at New Zealand in a new light and it's entirely politically motivated.

This hapless man learnt the hard way when he attempted to hand out snacks to local primates.

Across town in crumbling, working-class areas, there are few signs that the Rio de Janeiro Olympics open in just a month.

Jet-set couple seeks a housekeeper who will travel around the world (after they've proven their ironing skills)

The Italian island dubbed a "pink paradise" was sold by its wealthy Kiwi owner this year, but the battle for Budelli rages on.

Auckland sailor Paul Thompson can't always hear everything around him. That's where his cat comes in.

Five reasons to visit Samoa with a teenager by Helen van Berkel.

Camera-wielding tourists have been flocking to a rural English village for selfies - to the bemusement of locals.

If you're flying any time soon, you might want to pack the disinfectant wipes.

An exhibition in the Japanese capital is reinventing traditional aquariums of the Edo period

Tim Roxborogh stays at a former haunt of Somerset Maugham and James Michener.

Dutch airline KLM is set to launch the first ever service with draught beer on tap.

Visitors who dress immodestly will not be allowed to enter Cambodia's famed Angkor temple complex

This summer wannabe witches and wizards will be able to have breakfast in the Hogwarts Great Hall.

Rod Pascoe basks in tropical temperatures on a fabulous - and surprising - resort island off China's southern coastline.

The Spanish island of Magaluf is experiencing an outbreak of sexually transmitted infections spreading through the party destination.

If you're both a city and nature lover, the US offers plenty of natural surroundings close to urban environments.

Two new cave paintings have been discovered near the Machu Picchu ruins in Peru.

Over 500 passengers were left stranded for seven hours after one woman's impromptu decision to change her relationship status.