Dreamed of going to India but worried about surviving? Bruce Morris gets a taste of this exciting land, the safe and comfortable way.

Why hire a car in Italy when you can travel like the locals? asks Venetia Sherson.

In Orange County, Shandelle Battersby swaps fast food for fresh, sophisticated cuisine.

Thousands of passengers in UK say they will no longer show their boarding passes at the checkout over VAT "rort".

It may not be politically correct, but lucha libre is hilarious, finds Calum Henderson.

Josh Noel finds the island of Molokai non-touristy, caring and relaxed - not to mention friendly.

Thousands of Kiwis cross the Tasman to see the Melbourne Cup each November. Ewan McDonald went to see why.

Elisabeth Easther and her son enjoy the festive cheer on board a freighter ship in the Pacific.

Devon in wintertime is cold and cosy, which is Jane Luscombe's kind of Noel - but only for a few days.

Now's the time to think about a romantic snowy Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere. Ewan McDonald takes a Yuletide cruise on the Danube.

Sophie Barclay takes the train from New Orleans up through Tennessee to Chicago, following a trail of American music history.

With his backside almost touching the ground, Andrew Louis pretends he's a racing driver.

Anne Gibson checks into the stylish Hotel ibis Styles in Edinburgh, where the carpet teaches her to speak Scots.

It took eight years but an emotional Steve Deane finally gets a luxury honeymoon in Fiji.

The best bartenders in the world tell Sandrae Lawrence where they like to drink.

Alex Robertson enjoys incredible skiing at a resort in Utah with a rich history, loads of powder and an incredible number of runs.

This city's horror was 70 years ago, but the memories will never leave, says Kevin Pilley.

Beignets and buskers are among the Big Easy's delights, writes Megan Singleton.

Fresh water or salt, the bathing options in Samoa are heavenly, says Elisabeth Easther.

If jazz is your poison, be prepared to drink your fill in New Orleans, writes Sophie Barclay.

Mark Muckenfuss follows in the footsteps of Darwin by travelling to the most plentiful and lush marine species environment on Earth.

See this year's winners of the National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

On a billion-dollar ship, Toby Manhire dodges the conga line and opts instead for several fine ales and a ride on the North Star.

Ahead of Air New Zealand beginning its direct flights to Houston in December, Ewan McDonald visits the space base.

From church services to Zumba classes, Filipino shopping malls offer everything.

From castles to quaint ski villages, here's our list of places around the world where you'll find communities that make the most of the colours of the rainbow.

Food is a family business for an expat pair who headed to Britain to study and found they just couldn't stay away from the kitchen.

Brett Atkinson experiences the Alaskan wilderness in style at a private lake retreat.

A friendly Aussie convinces Eveline Harvey to try out his local, and she likes the vibe.