After seeing life at street level, Jim Eagles climbs a precarious minaret in Khiva for a bird's eye view of the town.

Advice on tackling the epic 7865km Trans-Siberian route... and learning a little Mongolian.

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

Ed Vulliamy was only 20 blocks away when the twin towers were attacked by al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001. Here, in this highly personal account, he recalls those devastating first moments and the eerie days that followed.

Genital surgery barely registers on scale of today's headline-grabbers.

As Auckland Art Gallery reopens its doors today, Linda Herrick walks through its marvellous collection of New Zealand art.

Vietnam is foodie heaven for learner cooks. By Jason Burgess.

Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond

The historic city of Pingyao has so far kept the sprawl of modern China at bay, writes Jacqueline Smith.

Erotic carving and brilliant birding lure Liz Light to Khajuraho.