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Dubai: A date with a mouthy mount
In Dubai, Pamela Wade meets a cranky camel who takes her on a peaceful and relaxing ride.

Where to shop like a local
Rhiannon Edwards reveals the best places to bag a bargain in the world's greatest markets.

Cruising: Waves of red and gold
Autumnal riches stud the New England coastal route and, for Pamela Wade, come courtesy of small-ship luxury.

The northernmost bar on the planet
Amid coal-dusted Stalinist buildings Jim Eagles finds a pole in the North Pole pointing to a pub ...

Exotic escapes for lovers
Hannah Stephenson suggests some destinations for more adventurous Valentines.

Nepal: With Dad and the Mother of the World
Twenty-six years ago, Nicholas Jones' father tested his youthful stamina on the mountainsides of Nepal. Recently, he returned to the roof of the world with his sons to relive his trekking adventure.

Vanuatu: The last headhunter
The grandson of the last cannibal in Vanuatu shares his family's extraordinary story with an astonished Diana Balham.

Five crazy ultra marathons
Megan Singleton looks at some races for the truly diehard. Or the truly mad.

Greece: A home away from home
Kiwi broadcaster Dennis Katsanos rediscovers his Greek heritage - and adds 4kg in weight.

Queensland: Sky's the limit on the GC
From top-notch dining spots to boat tours, the Gold Coast keeps Ellie Mitchell busy.

A Kiwi recommends ... the Gold Coast
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. This week, we hear from TV presenter Matai Smith.

Cruising: Off-grid ocean journey
A freighter is no floating hotel. But, as Guy Needham found, it offers mind-freeing - and enlightening - time-out from everyday life.

Turkey: Steeped in yesteryear
Modern history is a presence in Turkey that confronts visitors, writes Brett Atkinson. For Kiwis, though, the welcome is always warm.

Australia: Go with the Territory
After dark in Kakadu is party time for the local wildlife, writes a startled Pamela Wade.

Bar/fly: Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay
Hercule Poirot, aka Kevin Pilley, tips his homburg to Agatha Christie's mysterious bust using Franglais clues.

Run away with me - the best places to elope
Considering eloping? These world-class resorts promise wedding magic, writes Jennifer Ennion.

Thailand: After The Beach
Katelyn Catanzariti enjoys Thailand far more now than she did as a backpacker.

England: Budget accommodation at august institutions
Bed and breakfast under those famously dreaming spires allows a glimpse into how the other half thinks, writes Steve Braunias.

A Kiwi recommends ... the southern Sunshine Coast
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. This week, we hear from Red Hot Chilli Pepper herbs and spice store founder and Vicki Taylor.

Trips to Oz not real overseas holidays
Heading across the Ditch remains a favourite pastime for Kiwi holidaymakers, while trips to the US are becoming increasingly popular, say travel experts.

The world's finest luxury trains
Ten of the world's best rail trips - and the DIY alternatives.

Tasmania: Spooky tales of a sinister history
Stories of supernatural sightings enliven the nightly ghost tour at Port Arthur, writes Paul Rush.

Learning to dive
Don't miss out on the world beneath the water's surface just because you were born with legs, writes Beth Tierney.

Low fares to help fill seats
Air fares as low as $1,365 return to Europe are on sale as airlines try to top up planes for the coming year.

Sydney: From a great height
Dylan Cleaver conquers his fears and discovers a new outlook over Sydney.

Tokyo: Some like it hot
In the midst of one of the world's greatest metropolises, Sarah MacDonald goes on a quest for the ultimate urban sanctuary - Tokyo's natural hot spring.

Visiting Sir Ed's Welsh watering hole
Peter de Graaf follows in the steps of Everest's conqueror, visiting Sir Edmund Hillary's local pub in Wales.