It's never too early for your children to become social climbers, writes Alex Tully.

Kirsten Warner's cycle trip in Bali takes in a volcano, the mysterious 'cat fox' and kopi luwak.

Efforts are rewarded on a group kayaking trip by gorgeous sights and a hearty lunch. Andy Kenworthy joins in.

Even bad jokes and -25C gusts couldn't keep Kieran Nash off the slopes at Winter Park in Colorado.

An action-packed trip to Hong Kong and Vietnam offers contrasting cultural lessons for mum, dad and the kids, write Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney.

Cate Foster gets on her bike and enjoys the trails of Woodhill Forest - and the refreshment waiting at the end of her journey.

Liz French paddles beneath the Whanganui River's Bridge to Nowhere.

The Ruapehu region is a great place to get on your bike.

Having fallen into disuse once rail made life easier, the Central Plateau's Old Coach Rd is now being utilised by cyclists. Diana Clement got on her bike.

Budding astronauts love Auckland's Stardome, writes Alex Tully.

Who is that masked travel writer? Robin Esrock and he's down for the count.

Cycling through Marlborough is picturesque, says Maria Slade, especially when there's wine at the end of the road.

Liz Light drops into a big black hole where trusting the ropes on the way down is one thing - and climbing back up is another.

Overcoming her fears was easier than Joelle Thomson imagined in her wildest downhill nightmares, thanks to a top Auckland ski instructor.

Susan Larter ran into "difficulties" while on a supervised snorkelling expedition, say police.

More interested in play than pinot? The Murray River is still for you, writes Rob McFarland.

There's heaps to enjoy on the Melbourne to Sydney touring route, writes Rob McFarland.

Novice canoeist Diana Clement satisfies a long-held ambition to paddle the mighty Whanganui River - and all in one easy weekend.

Bolivia's infamous Death Road is an unlikely must-do for bike-riding gringos, writes Grant Dyson.

A weekend in Tauranga has a wet theme for Sarah Lawrence who goes kayaking, to a seafood festival, looks for dolphins and visits hot pools.

Trekking through the Altai Mountains on horseback is a unique experience, finds Ian D. Robinson.

The Discovery Channel's wonderboy of survivor shows, Bear Grylls, has been in New Zealand.

Jim Eagles discovers crazy heart-pumping, breath-taking thrills on historic rivers, mining tunnels and shafts on the West Coast.

Land divers leave Susan Buckland in awe, risking life and limb to prove their manhood.

Travel in India is exciting but not for the faint-hearted. Chris Reed journeys through three regions.

Jacqui Madelin spots sheep and scores great views on a bike adventure in steep MacKenzie Country.

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.