The Waikato River Trails section of the NZ Bike Trail opens up a beautiful tract of backcountry North Island.

Wayne Thompson cycles the Karangahake Gorge section of Nga Haerenga and finds marvels of a bygone era.

Nordic skating is a favourite winter pastime on the pristine ice that stretches amid the islands of Stockholm's archipelago, writes Aglaja Adam.

Zambia is not nearly as firmly on the African safari trail as some of its neighbours, especially Tanzania and Botswana.

Andrew Alderson loses some desk-jockey flab while trying out a new cycle trail.

Mauricio and Charlotte witness roadside dentistry in China and partake in a celebratory Laotian feast.

Robin Charteris boards the boat for a white-knuckle trip into a scenic marvel.

The breathtaking majesty of Spain's Picos de Europa inspires Cliff Taylor.

Charlotte and Mauricio see two sides of China as they travel from futuristic Shanghai to traditional Fenghuang.

Jill Worrall is captivated by the cycle of life on display within Serengeti National Park.

Te Araroa - a national walkway running the length of the country - will be officially opened this weekend.

Pop-up tents make camping easy, writes Diana Clement.

Enjoy adventure surrounded by tropical beauty, writes Rob McFarland.

Charlotte and Mauricio head further east for food, wine... and some confronting images at the local market.

Think you've got what it takes to be crowned one of the world's greatest travellers? The Global Scavenger Hunt might be for you.

Mauricio and Charlotte explore the geological fantasy land of Cappadocia and venture up a snow-covered mountain to see some ancient statues.

In the frozen north of Scandinavia, Lapland is starting to look its seasonal best, says Chris Leadbeater.

The cafe culture in Thessaloniki rivals that of New Zealand, giving it a very laid back attitude.

Mauricio and Charlotte brave crowds of 'Romeo and Juliet' aficionados in Italy, go tramping in Slovenia and find some fellow All Blacks fans in Croatia.

Kiwi journalists Maurcio Olmedo-Perez and Charlotte Whale are taking the scenic route home from London.

Vicki Virtue gets high on the beauty of the first mountain in NZ to see the sun.

Andy Kenworthy gets a whole new perspective on Auckland's mighty Harbour Bridge.

World's largest conservation area legally established in southern Africa.

The latest exotic expedition for the moneyed traveller is being organised for the centenary of the Titanic disaster.

The Tara River Canyon is best navigated through an adventurous rafting tour, writes Patricia Schlosser.

Travelling with the original Lonely Planet as a guide, writer Brian Thacker finds what's changed in 35 years.

Scaling the Matterhorn is something best done while you're young, says Alpine guide Rudi Steindl.

A close encounter of the cetacean kind endears Paul Rush to a truly special place.

When two exhausted cyclists pull up to Eden Park on the evening of the World Cup final, few will know how far they've come.

Canada's beautiful Rocky Mountains are best enjoyed by train, writes Joanne Carroll.