The Government plans to increase the application fee when it extends the passport validity, even though there seems no grounds for doing so.

Megan Singleton finds the best places to grab a drink in Washington DC.

Paul Rush discovers the enigmatic beauty and brilliance of black pearls in the waters of Fiji.pacific

In the Canadian wilderness, Winston Aldworth sees how sometimes in life you're the bear and sometimes you're the salmon.

Bev Wood experiences the Italian capacity for both wild frenzy and languid indolence.

Whale watching in Tonga goes extreme when Jane Jeffries hops in with the cetaceans.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from writer Lee Mylne.

Chris Leadbeater makes the most of a short visit to the harbour city.

Searching for the trip of a lifetime? Book a seat aboard one of these magnificent trains ...

Megan Singleton on the favourite tricks con artists play on unwary travellers.

John Coomber finds inconveniences don't bother him a bit on a cross-country rail trek.

Paul Rush meets creatures both noble and dangerous in waters of astonishing clarity.

In the Argentinian capital, Winston Aldworth finds that meat and mating are on the brain.

Avoid being overwhelmed on your first visit to this changing but traditional country — check out these temple tips and insider insights from Gill Charlton.

Teuila Fuatai finds herself relaxing in a Balinese paradise and considers relocating.

Budapest is one of the most elegant and charming of European capitals, and certainly one of the cheapest.

Once upon a time, airline passengers got dressed to the nines when flying internationally.

Far from usual tourist haunts, Katelyn Catanzariti uncovers a way of life that has flourished for centuries in Thailand.

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. This week we hear from service station owner Paula Nash.

As wonders of the world go, the Victoria Falls are astonishingly uncrowded, says Sandra McGregor.

Travelling with friends or family is grand, but sometimes it's nice to do a spot of intrepid exploring on your own ...

Winston Aldworth checks in to a traditional hotel in the Argentine capital.

Queensland has bonza outdoor adventures and family excursions everyone can enjoy. Lee Mylne suggests five of the best.

A bar atop a hill in Sicily's Taormina has plenty to seduce eyes, ears and palate, finds Kevin Pilley.

Two entrepreneurial Austrian friends have started up a walking tour with a twist.

Kurt Bayer flies NZ775 from NZ to Australia.

Fancy taking a punt at polo or tackling the tango? Get to BA, says Megan Singleton.

Laura Hutchins cherishes the easy-going pace of Cook Island life because she knows when she's home it'll be what she misses the most.

Dreaming of a sojourn on a Mediterranean island? You could join the rush to big and bustling Sicily, Sardinia, Crete or Capri. Or consider Pam Neville's six little sparklers.

Carol Smith overcomes a physical challenge and is seduced by beauty and birdsong.