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Queensland: Change of pace
Enjoy adventure surrounded by tropical beauty, writes Rob McFarland.

Sampling Georgia's Old World wines
Charlotte and Mauricio head further east for food, wine... and some confronting images at the local market.

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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.

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

Lapland: Europe's original winter wonderland
In the frozen north of Scandinavia, Lapland is starting to look its seasonal best, says Chris Leadbeater.

Greece and Turkey: Economic woes forgotten
The cafe culture in Thessaloniki rivals that of New Zealand, giving it a very laid back attitude.

Albania: A land in transition
The roads in this country's north are atrocious affairs, writes Mauricio Olmedo-Perez.

Croatia to Montenegro: Five old towns in six days
Because it's the low season the usually bustling yachties' hang-out of Hvar was transformed into a sleepy haven.

Mt Hikurangi: A positive altitude
Vicki Virtue gets high on the beauty of the first mountain in NZ to see the sun.

Auckland: Take it to the bridge
Andy Kenworthy gets a whole new perspective on Auckland's mighty Harbour Bridge.

Africa's epic five-country reserve
World's largest conservation area legally established in southern Africa.

Titanic wreck tours offered to mark disaster's centenary
The latest exotic expedition for the moneyed traveller is being organised for the centenary of the Titanic disaster.

Montenegro: Rafting Europe's largest canyon
The Tara River Canyon is best navigated through an adventurous rafting tour, writes Patricia Schlosser.

South-East Asia on a 1975 guide book
Travelling with the original Lonely Planet as a guide, writer Brian Thacker finds what's changed in 35 years.

Switzerland: Conquering an alpine legend
Scaling the Matterhorn is something best done while you're young, says Alpine guide Rudi Steindl.

Western Australia: Beach breakfast with a playful pod
A close encounter of the cetacean kind endears Paul Rush to a truly special place.

Rugby World Cup: Cyclists spread the oval ball gospel around the world
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.

Otago: Jetboat spin offers unexpected thrills
A cold, wet end to a thrilling wilderness voyage is all part of the adventure, writes Elizabeth Binning.

Swaziland: Speed dating for the King
Sometimes - but not every year - Swaziland's king picks a new bride from among women taking part in the annual Reed Dance.

Ask Lonely Planet: Off to see the wildebeest show
Advice on getting the best wildebeest migration safari experience in Africa.

Ask Lonely Planet: Mediterranean delights await
Advice on travelling between Italy and Greece and volunteering in the Philippines.

NZ-made canoes complete Pacific voyage
Six voyaging canoes from Pacific islands, including New Zealand, have completed their journey to San Francisco.

Kiwis' ridiculous requests of MFAT
If you get into trouble overseas, don't expect the Government to send in a helicopter.

Queenstown: Who needs snow when you have this?
Kieran Nash visited Queenstown before last week's dumping of snow, and still found plenty to keep him thrilled and chilled.

Speed thrills in Rotorua
Sue Baxalle and family enjoy an adrenalin-packed weekend with a few hairy moments.

Uzbekistan: Kyzylkum Desert crossing
Not all survive Central Asia's hostile Kyzylkum Desert, writes Jim Eagles.

Mt Maunganui: Up, up and away with boredom
It's never too early for your children to become social climbers, writes Alex Tully.

Indonesia: Downhill cycling Bali-style
Kirsten Warner's cycle trip in Bali takes in a volcano, the mysterious 'cat fox' and kopi luwak.

Brown's Island: Rewarding watery adventure
Efforts are rewarded on a group kayaking trip by gorgeous sights and a hearty lunch. Andy Kenworthy joins in.