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Hong Kong: Silence beyond the skyscrapers
Brendan Manning steps out of Hong Kong's hub and discovers there's peace and tranquillity to be found in the lush, abundant country parks nearby.

Flight check: Sydney to Auckland on Emirates
Lucy Bennett flies Emirates from Sydney to Auckland.

Five fabulous shopping cities
Shop to your heart's content in Megan Singleton's five favourite credit card-damaging destinations.

Great US ski fields
These five American ski resorts offer everything required for a great winter holiday workout.

Brisbane: A gallery of two halves
Herald sports writer Daniel Richardson is philosophical about some impressive art exhibitions in Brisbane.

The wildest spots on Earth
Mark Johanson has the lowdown on some of the most extreme places on the planet.

A very Mormon Christmas
Sam Wetherell finds himself an object of curiosity - and possible conversion - in Utah.

Ask a local: Southern Great Barrier Reef
Peter Chapman discovers the island paradises of the southern reef.

Las Vegas: A piece of Britney
Britney Spears' big, bold and beautiful over-the-top shows are pulling in the crowds on The Strip at Las Vegas.

Vietnam: Hands-on adventure
Wynne Gray escapes the bustle of the big cities with a delicious escape in Hoi An.

Port Douglas: A carnival on the coast
Port Douglas has become a great man-made paradise, writes Kurt Bayer.

Ireland: The walls hatred built
Graham Reid feels the impact of grand gestures at Ireland's infamous Jealous Wall.

Five top things to do in Dublin
Megan Singleton reveals her spoon skills in a quest to find five things to do in Dublin.

USA: Six great family trips
Thinking of taking a family holiday in America? Consider visting one of these top spots.

Niue: Diving in Snake Gully
Niue's scariest inhabitants are also utterly non-threatening, writes Andrew Louis.

Test the endless autobahn
Germany drives home its rich automobile history, writes Diana Plater.

Croatia's crystal coastline
Jared Savage joins a yacht trip that opens his eyes to high-spirited fun on Balkan waters.

The etiquette of Auschwitz
Jared Savage confronts a tourist who's seemingly unaffected by the former concentration camp's sombre atmosphere.

North America: The shadow of greatness
Pamela Wade - and her nightie - enjoy her cruise so much she'll be back.

China: Beijing's better by bike
The sprawl of this ancient city lends itself well to cycling, writes Anthony Doesburg.

Travel: Beyond Las Vegas
Once you've seen the bright lights of The Strip, check out these other great things to see and do in The Silver State.

Malaysia: Cultures shape Melaka
The city of Melaka, on Malaysia's peninsula, is home to a vibrant multicultural society, writes Sophie Barclay.

Vegas: Sanctuary on the Strip
Las Vegas may never sleep but Daniel Richardson found just the place to relax - in glorious Roman style.

Queensland: It's not all sun, and sea
Clarke Gayford escapes the usual cliches of Queensland's Gold Coast, driving a convertible to the hinterland for some speed cheese tasting and a bit of a flutter.

Bar/fly: Oregon
Brett Atkinson climbs aboard Portland, Oregon's Ale Trail of tastes at craft brew pubs.

Tanzania: Smiling through
The children of Tanzania have a priceless gift they often share with visitors, writes orphanage volunteer Seth Zwart.