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Five of the best things to do in Fiji's Mamanuca Islands

Just off the coast of Nadi, and barely a hop, skip and a jump from Denarau, you'll find the white sandy beaches of the Mamanuca Islands.

Six ways to get the best of Las Vegas

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

Siobhan Marshall's love letter to Wisconsin

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

Public gain access to Battle of Hastings landmark

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.

The most lightning-struck place on Earth

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?

Beware the cursed stones of Gettysburg

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.

Bar/fly: Vietnam

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

Pokemon Go boosts small museums

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

Bearcam offers a view of wild Alaska

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

Adventures in the Aussie Outback

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.

'Fat flyers' to get their own plane

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

Huskies excite tourists in Thailand

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

Why Americans want to move to NZ

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

Man swarmed by monkeys now a meme

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

Rio a tale of two cities, pre-Olympics

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

Is this job the dream ticket?

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