Five great outdoor adventures to try in this northern US state.

Sculptures strung like pearls around Bondi are fascinating, writes Catherine Smith.

Niue is a an intriguingly rough diamond, writes Paul Rush.

When you hit the highway, leave your speedometer behind but pack your business cards, writes Ben Stanley.

Lace up your hiking boots and discover north-east Spain by foot. P.K. Stowers pays homage to Catalonia.

Ewan McDonald puts on his greatcoat and goes walking in the footsteps of a Belfast cowboy.

When confronted with 10 courses, just nibble, David Leggat quickly learns.

1000 years of history is on show for Rob McFarland.

Dominic Corry learns drinking and horse-riding are a good mix.

Graham Reid settles in at a colonial landmark for a cold one on a hot day in Sarawak.

Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene penned works here, writes Wynne Gray.

Cameron Ewen flies EZY819 across England aboard a budget carrier.

Watching these mighty beasts splash in the river is an amazing sight, says Alex Robertson.

It was built on industry, but there's more to Pennsylvania's second-largest city than steelworks...

A museum for the first family of independence is the place to start a post-junta tour of Myanmar, writes Naomi Estall.

Cheap babysitters, blissful massages, adult-only fine dining... Leah McLennan settles into life on Malolo.

A Kiwi-American blend of flavours and hops is pulling punters into this Pennsylvania brewery, writes Heather McCracken.

Danielle Murray saddles up for a family trip cycling the canalways and forested paths of southern France.

Japan's famous train turns 50 this month but it's still streaks ahead of its class. Joanna Symons joins the birthday party.

The best way to see Hawaii's marine life is to get wet, so Heather McCracken rides a paddleboard in Oahu.

Patrick McKendry stayed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to watch the boxing bouts of Kiwis Joseph Parker and Robert Berridge.

The real story about the song of wartime longing turns out to have a more earthy meaning, Peter Calder discovers.

Travelling with her savvy children gives Donna McIntyre new perspectives.

John Lee revisits his student daze in Canada.

Got a spare few hours before flying out of LAX? Try this hub of food and fun, writes Jesse Mulligan.

Zoe Walker flies across the Pacific to sunny Hawaii.

Loud, hot, crazy, confronting and the hostel's full of bedbugs - Nicky Park loved every minute in Morocco.

Run the NYC marathon like a pro, even if it's your first time, says Megan Singleton.

Seen Los Angeles? Head to one of these spots to see what else California has to offer.

The world's longest war memorial takes in spectacular coast and bush, writes David Leggat.