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Woman flies with wrong ticket
A woman managed to fly from Taiwan to Hong Kong with an incorrect ticket on the wrong airline.

The world's sexiest nationalities
According to a new poll, the sexiest men in the world are Irish.

Myanmar bans tourists from climbing temples
Tourist will no longer be able to climb the pagodas in Myanmar's ancient capital of Bagan.

Brisbane: Greet and gold
Kick-start your Brisbane family holiday with these top attractions and activities.

Room check: Baby Melon Villa
Kuta Beach would be the main nearby attraction, but there are famous nightlife spots, such as Cocoon, Potato Head and Ku De Ta, a short cab ride away.

Tiny island, big heart
Kim McFadden laps it up on a tiny island, where the tropical waters are a diver's delight.

Kyoto: The graceful art of the geisha
Kyoto is famous for its many shrines and temples and for night-time Hanami festivals, coinciding with the seasonal blooming of the cherry blossoms.

'Air NZ world's 10th most loved airline'
It's computer-generated and it's based on analysing tweets, but a new survey has found that Air New Zealand is the world's tenth most loved airline.

Should time zones be scrapped?
A global universal clock based on the Earth's rotation could "end confusion for travellers" - but it might be dark at midday.

San Francisco: Crazy beautiful
San Franscisco still lives up to its countercool reputation, discovers John Weekes.

Robyn Yousef: Language of the lips
Knowing how to greet people as you travel to different destinations with various cultures, religions and customs can be a tricky issue.

Inside the world's biggest cruise ship
The world's biggest cruise liner is nearly finished and another megaliner is heading our way this year.

Perth: Convicts and mining magnates
I was due to meet up with my guide at 10.30 but decided to explore Perth on my own first.

NZ shores snubbed on best beaches list
Taylor Swift may have raved about Bethell's Beach, but it wasn't good enough for TripAdvisor's annual Traveller's Choice Awards.

4-hour flight, 30-hour nightmare
Two flight diversions, bad weather, and turbulence so bad one passenger thought the plane was going to break in half.

Six of the world's creepiest hotels
If you're looking for a restful night's sleep, these haunted hotels probably aren't for you.

'Travel mad mum' loves NZ
The "travel mad mum" who embarked on an epic world trip with her partner and ten-week-old daughter says New Zealand is a great place to travel with a baby.

Ask Away: Travel insurance with cancer
We are celebrating a significant wedding anniversary this year and we plan to go to Europe. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 in my mid-50s.

Norway: A picture-perfect place
The natural beauty of Norway is stunning. There are jaw-dropping views nearly everywhere you look.

Berkeley: Cali cuisine at its finest
It's Sunday morning, and the city of Berkeley is hungover.

Los Angeles: Not just glitz and glamour
While the city remains the entertainment and movie capital of the world, it also has many world class museums.

Argentina's UFO festival soars
Thousands of earthlings have descended on Capilla del Monte in Argentina for an annual international alien festival.

Under-the-radar places to visit
Megan Singleton finds the best under-the-radar places to visit this year.

How to have a Hollywood moment on holiday
Ever want to step through your television screen and on to the set of your favourite programme? You can.

How to travel to Japan for less
Japan is known to be pricey - so here are some ways to enjoy your Japanese holiday on a budget.

The sweet art of Japanese candy
Amezaiku, a traditional craft of making artistic confectionery, has enchanted people for centuries.