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Ship check: Spectrum of the Seas
Greg Fleming travels to Shanghai to experience Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship.
Greg Fleming travels to Shanghai to experience Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship.
Elephant riding was big business, but in Thailand things are changing, writes Lindy Laird
Hong Kong festival is a foodie dream come true.
The elaborate palaces of Chettinad are a triumphant mash-up of architectural styles.
To find rich experiences, thriftiness can often pay off.
Adventures and learning experiences await, writes Helen van Berkel
Janie Walker digs deep into the recent traumatic history of Laos.
Lucy Casley gets a taste for the indigenous cuisine of Taiwan
Aleney de Winter gets under the skin of Guanzhou.
Janie Walker leaves her home comforts behind in Indonesia.
A long-haul journey needs a great stopover along the way and Singapore is just the place
Long after Beijing hosted the Olympics, Chris Leadbeater finds it's still at a crossroads.
Japan's customs can be confusing, but there are simple ways to fit in when you travel
Anna Hartley finds the landmark is both awe-inspiring and smaller than you think.
Cat Weakley discovers bowing attendants at ski lifts, fabulous food and legendary powder.
Eating and drinking costs are comparable to those in European ski resorts.
Jane Jeffries explores five of the city state's great neighbourhoods.
Ancient beliefs and modern life makes for an epic contrast in Kathmandhu.
Jonathan Norman checks out when he discovers there's no bowl to eat his cornflakes from.
Neil Porten visits the hills and the harbourside to check out historic sites.
All Black legend Dan Carter recommends some hidden gems for Kiwis visiting Japan.
Tokyo has many other intriguing delights for visitors as Dylan Cleaver discovers
A big bustling city can still be a friendly place for the family to stop over.
Fiona Bruce revisits the country she visited as a backpacker 30 years ago.
As cherry blossoms bloom early in Japan, AI is being used to predict the start of spring.
Residents of the Thai capital share their inside knowlege, writes Linda Meads.
The island nation off the Chinese mainland has a fascinating and proud culture.