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.

Bruce Holmes traces the gruesome footsteps of London's most notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

Grant Bradley gets a lift at a museum that celebrates the right stuff.

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.

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.

Rhett Butler and Scarlett come to life for Paul Rush as he visits the deep South.

Pam Neville finds an unexpected joie de vivre among Beijing's bustling population.

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

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.

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.

A ship is like a second home to regular cruisers, writes Denise Montgomery.

The warm welcome at PNG's Kiriwina Island leaves cruise passenger Paul Rush smiling.

An unfunded shelter mends the wildlife that doesn't make it across Australian highways, writes Shandelle Battersby.

James Ihaka enjoys fine vodka in optimum conditions.

Rod Pascoe discovers the best way to skirt the NZ coast and cross the Tasman is to be one of the 3000 fortunate passengers on board a luxury liner.

There are some great skifields in the States that won't cost you a fortune, writes Jennifer Ennion.