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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.

Japan: Sumo enchanted evening
A night at the sumo stadium is strangely reminiscent of a job at the freezing works, writes Dean Parker.

India: Meeting the in-laws amid the masses
Regan Schoultz finds travelling with her partner's family offers a rare insight into life in an exciting, exhausting country.

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.

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.

Bali flights cancelled as volcano erupts
Thousands of Bali-bound holidaymakers - including countless Kiwis - have been delayed due to volcanic ash wreaking havoc at Denpasar Airport.

Vanuatu: The tree amigos
The perfect place to see a volcano erupt is high in the banyan treetops of Vanuatu, writes Peter de Graaf.

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.

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.

Five country music spots to visit in Nashville
You can't visit Nashville without embracing country music, writes Megan Singleton.

Italy: Coasting into euphoria
Charming vistas and idyllic villages of Italy's Ligurian coast fuel an indecent obsession for Carol Smith.

Australia: Desolation in a parched and ancient land
A slowly disappearing railway is a thing of surprising beauty for Fergus Blakiston in South Australia's Outback.

Fifth best destination in world
Lonely Planet rates island among the hottest travel destinations.

Western Australia: Take me to the river
Around Margaret River, the wines came first, then the food. Anna King Shahab relishes every tasty mouthful.