Big, bright and unashamedly over the top, Las Vegas lives up to the brash American stereotype, in neon.

'I'd heard Americans were loud and brash but the Wisconsinites were quite the opposite. They spoke slowly and articulated everything carefully.'

From the top of the Battle Abbey gatehouse, visitors will have a 360-degree view of the Sussex countryside where the clash that ended the Anglo-Saxon phase of English history took place.

This spot in Venezuela is struck by more lightning than anywhere else in the world, creating spectacular electric storms. What on Earth is going on?

For many years now, according to a park official, boxes of rocks previously stolen from the historic site have been showing up in the mail.

It's never 'just one drink' in Vietnam - mostly due to the insane drink specials, writes Eli Orzessek.

Small, hometown institutions are benefiting from Pokemon Go's foot traffic.

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.

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.

If a wilderness holiday in Alaska is out of your reach, Katmai National Park's Bearcam is the next best thing.

They may be lacking in numbers but the colourful characters of the hinterland more than make up for it with bold names and big personalities, writes Tim Roxborogh.

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.

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.

A place that was a constant to me, growing up, was Lake Tarawera.

For travellers who miss their own pets when they head off on vacation, there are a number of places on offer that can help to numb the pain.

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.