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Los Angeles: Heavenly features
After almost two years in Los Angeles, Gin Wigmore has tips for visitors seeking a special spot in her adopted city.

Shanghai: Scraping the surface
Three days in Shanghai's metropolis is one way to touch the sky, discovers Katie Wright.

Australia: The dogs that save penguins
Danielle Wright finds plenty on offer in Warrnambool, including the town's newest attraction, Maremma dogs.

Europe: Chasing travel dreams by land or sea
Kiwis starting to think about next year's holidays have plenty to choose from in Europe, writes Victoria Clark.

Italy: A room with a view - or not
The summer might be over in other parts of Europe but the heat lingers longer in Venice, discovers Helen Barlow. September is a good time to go.

Cruising: Oracles and miracles
Richard Lawson discovers Greek temples, Christian shrines and many other treasures on a luxurious Mediterranean cruise.

London: A Kiwi in the Tower
They represent the historic face of Britain and are a famous tourist attraction in their own right, Susan Buckland discovers.

Portugal: Idle romanticism in Lisbon
Any excuse will do for a visit to one of the great southern European capital cities, writes Michael Lamb.

Australia: Driving Aussie's greatest highways
Following the broken lines, Jennifer Ennion shifts into overdrive to reveal the highlights of Australia's open roads.

Fiji: Head down the line
In search of adventure, Tess Nichol is soon hurtling through the treetops, upside down on a wire.

Western Australia: Wildflower west
Floral carpets put spring in Anna King Shahab's step on this coastal trail.

Delays expected as staff strike in Aussie
Kiwis travelling to and from Australia are urged to check-in early as workers strike across Australian international airports today.

Korea: Kind heart, warm Seoul
Seoul is clean and easy to navigate, by foot, bus, subway or taxi if that is more your style. I reckon this is a destination that will feature more often on Kiwis' itineraries. Seoul definitely has a warm heart and a kind soul.

Adelaide: Southern charmer
Native-born Australians ignore elegant, artistic Adelaide - and Mark Chipperfield is glad.

Egypt: In the lap of Luxor
For those with a sense of adventure, visiting Egypt now has big advantages, discovers Courtney Bonnell.

Cruising: Where the wild things are
Danger is never far away on an Arctic expedition, writes Sarah Marshall.

Ten highlights of the Great Ocean Road
David Leggat pauses to stretch his legs while on one of Australia's most picturesque road journeys, between Melbourne and Adelaide.

Los Angeles: Flirting with Spider-Man
Shandelle Battersby dreams a California dream in the front row at the Dolby Theatre.

Croatia: The TV star of Dalmatia
On the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik, Winston Aldworth marvels at one of the world's prettiest cities.

Top Southeast Asian street food tours
The most authentic Southeast Asian foods are to be found in the small alleys and laneways reached aboard a tuk-tuk or decrepit taxi, finds Brett Atkinson.

Western Australia: In nature's great gallery
A stretch of Australian beach is transformed by abstract artworks, writes Pamela Wade.

Warming up to passport-free Tasman trips
The concept of travelling without passports between Australia and New Zealand may be edging closer.

Cruising: A real gem
A five-day taste of ocean life is enough to convert cruise newbie Catherine Smith.

Cook Islands: One that got away
The 'E2 Way' keeps angler Jane Jeffries happy - and her prey gets to live another day.