Eveline Harvey takes a domestic hop up Australia's east coast aboard QF520.

Paul Rush tours Efate Island and meets the smiling face of the Pacific.

Get some fresh air while marvelling at these magnificent sights.

US-style pizza caught on here. Now Kiwis' on-the-go meal is doing the same over there, writes Megan Singleton.

Pamela Wade reckons Tahiti's waterfront 'roulottes' are the wheel deal for fine French fare and good times.

Socotra has been called the Galapagos of the Middle East, writes Bhanu Bhatnagar.

Herald Cartoonist Rod Emmerson takes a tour over his old stomping grounds in Central Queensland and finds himself smiling at crocodiles.

If you're a fan of unusual signs and statues, make sure you stop for a photo with one of these on your next American road trip.

A few pearls of Pacific wit add to the glorious sights on the comedy cruise, writes Winston Aldworth.

Vietnam's Phu Quoc is what Phuket was 40 years ago. But it won't last, says Jacqueline Le.

Phoebe Falconer is intrigued to find one of the world's most recognisable statues sitting in the middle of a roundabout in northeastern France.

Abseiling was a bit much for Chris Pritchard, but Swaziland had many other exciting - and sometimes sweaty - attractions.

Mangere's Nick Afoa is wowing Sydney audiences with his Simba the Lion King.

Old and new set sail from opposite sides of the river, writes Carolyn Thompson.

The original French Alpine retreat has much appeal for the modern snowboard and ski traveller, writes Adam Ruck.

Brian Kelly finds out what a polar bear has to do with tropical Bundaberg rum.

Can a Kiwi cyclist out-sprint a hungry brown bear? In Japan Victoria Clark fixates on this point while pedalling through Hokkaido's forests. She need not have worried.

America has its fair share of quirky buildings - here are five of them.

Roll up! Roll up! For the chance to ride some of the best double-decker trams in Hong Kong, writes Russell Maclennan-Jones.

Ian Henderson relished the chance to venture beyond the world of safe, scheduled travel. His wife was not so sure...

Andrew Louis hones his ski skills — and falls in love.

This state-of-the-art speed train devours long scenic stretches while passengers enjoy views in comfort, writes Brian Kelly.

The charm and character of a fair dinkum train make for an epic rail journey, writes Mike Yardley.

See Bangkok life from different perspectives, says Megan Singleton.

For a musical experience you won't soon forget, head to one of these four spots.

Good intentions are being abused in voluntourism, says Neesha Bremner.

The name, Zanzibar, thrills the imagination and, writes Yvonne van Dongen so do its sights, sounds, smells and history.

Elvis Presley's spirit keeps music lovers flocking to Memphis, writes Adrian Sainz.

The Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas is being celebrated in a year-long series of events leading to the 100th anniversary of his birth on October 27, 1914, writes William Hageman.

Brett Atkinson finds plenty to keep him busy in the city that gave us the world's first farmers' market.