Head over heels for NSW waves, Duncan Gillies feels the fear but does it anyway.

The US' Pacific Northwest lights up in ardour for medicinal weed, writes Sam Wetherell.

Herald editorial cartoonist Rod Emmerson travels the Greek Isles and Turkish coast on a seven-night cruise aboard the luxurious Azamara Journey.

Hugh Biggar goes in search of exotic and elusive wildlife in Indonesia.

Diana Clement takes a decadent tour of Sydney's chocolate cafes.

Chris Wiltshire feasts until he can feast no more in the region known as the bread basket of Italy.

Winston Aldworth spends a few days enjoying beautiful Aitutaki - and wondering why Captain Bligh ever left...

Winston Aldworth flies EK407 to the United Arab Emirates, via Melbourne.

Looking for an unusual place to lay your head on your next holiday? From a trailer park to a school, something on this list should take your fancy.

Daniel Scott revisits the Wimbledon Common pubs he frequented in his youth.

Words can't do justice to majestic Niue, discovers Alexia Santamaria

Catering for many tastes requires a juggling act, finds Diana Dobson.

Penny Lewis and family escape to an island paradise and revel in all it has to offer.

Graham Reid visits a Swedish museum with spirit in every sense.

Ever dreamed of seeing France on two wheels? Lynette Eyb provides an overview to help you start planning your cycling adventure.

Andrew Alderson finds himself drawn to an unusual museum.

Jamie Morton heads home on TG491.

Raising your children on a sailing boat has its dangers, but seafaring parents claim the benefits are vast.

So few tourists go to colourful Bangladesh that you'll be spoiled, says J.J. Somerset - but you'll also be amazed and enchanted.

Eveline Harvey explores some lesser-known California hot spots.

Lifelong animal agnostic Louise Richardson discovers her inner Noah at Australia Zoo.

After a serve of super-fresh fish, some boutique ale, a snorkel and a scoot around, Ben Chapman-Smith reckons Raro's not so sleepy after all.

James Robinson finds Oklahoma people are good-natured and big on basketball and memorials.

Car sharing is fun and much cheaper than European rail, writes Eva Buzo.

A wealthy Chilean has amassed an impressive but chilling display, writes Christopher Adams.

Peace reigns after inter-tribal war, writes Paul Rush.

Ellie Mitchell discovers Brisbane has several ways to quench your thirst after a day in that hot Queensland sun.

Carol Smith finds herself looking enviously at the new single cabins on her recently refitted ship.

No continent is left out in this roll call of diverse and wonderful sites.

Gatsby fans will love the sheer opulence of these five high society houses in Newport.