Just when you are convinced that men with too much time on their hands have already discovered the most insane ways to risk their lives, you stumble across evidence to the contrary in the Swiss Alps.

Paul Rush follows one family's visit to the ancestral homelands of Hawaiki, the birthplace of Polynesia.

It’s just been world topless day which got us wondering if there are any classy hotels and beaches around the world that cater for such vacations. Here is our roundup of the best five resorts where getting your kit off is not only legal, it’s expected.

Plenty of discoveries await the explorer, writes Pamela Wade.

On a Himalayan journey, Winston Aldworth has his breath taken away by the scale of Everest.

Advice on visiting Italy and where to go cycling and walking in Europe.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree shops his way around Melbourne and has a close encounter with King Kong.

Hopping through the 200-island archipelago, Sankha Guha finds an enchanting region of Greece that offers a chance of beating the crowds.

Shandelle Battersby gets a taste of Chinese medicine - with inconclusive results.

Norfolk Island's annual commemoration of heritage is a soulful celebration, writes Paul Rush.

Ewan McDonald flies TK51 from Japan to Turkey.

From street food to museums, we've got the Taiwan highlights covered.

The Russian village of Oymyakon is generally known as the world's coldest permanently inhabited place.

Judy Bailey experiences a South Australian treasure.

The old postman’s path is a thrilling journey that zigzags along the coast and over a mountain pass, discovers Mark Rowe.

This posh Seoul suburb is a hub of luxury and excess, discovers Sharon Stephenson.

Graham Reid offers tips in a fascinating and noisy city.

For a holiday far from the madding crowd, with nary a shop nor restaurant in sight, you’ll love cruising along South Australia’s Murray River. Here are five tips to know before you go.

In the Philippines' highlands, in a storm, John Summers discovers eerie tombs.

Got Tokyo fatigue? The beautifully preserved Edo town of Takayama is the perfect salve, and just a short train ride away. Sit on the right and hope for clear skies to get a good view of Fuji.

The fjord-indented coastline delights Gillian Orr during the long daylight hours.

At a remote spot deep in the French countryside, Britons Bob and Diane Kirkwood have created an eco-friendly refuge that is like taking a step back in time.

Rob McFarland finds a city of music, food and friendliness in Texas.

Sweden unveiled a permanent monument to arguably its greatest cultural influences since the Vikings this northern Spring... Abba The Museum.