John Lee revisits his student daze in Canada.

Anne Farrar recharges her batteries during a week-long hiking expedition in the Selkirk Mountains.

Enjoy snow-capped ranges, striking glaciers and exotic wildlife from the comfort of a carriage, writes Pamela Wade.

Burger King is buying Canada's Tim Hortons coffee-and-doughnuts chain in a deal which would create the world's third-largest fast-food company.

From igloos to heli lodges in the Canadian wilderness, Jennifer Ennion looks at three of the Northern Hemisphere's top snow hotels.

Australia is forecast to be among the fastest-growing economies this year, making it harder for the central bank to convince currency investors it won't raise interest rates.

Old and new set sail from opposite sides of the river, writes Carolyn Thompson.

Sometimes there's nothing like a chilly holiday to leave you feeling invigorated.

Prince Charles has compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler over Russia's actions in Ukraine.

James Ihaka enjoys fine vodka in optimum conditions.

A former Napier city councillor will stand trial in Canada on charges of murdering his wife and trying to organise the deaths of five others associated with the case.

The residents of Calgary go crazy for their annual Stampede, writes Peter Hughes.

Whistler Mountain and the surrounding areas are a must-do experience after they were transformed for the 2010 Winter Olympics, writes an impressed James Ihaka.

Pamela Wade - and her nightie - enjoy her cruise so much she'll be back.

The city's best attractions are the ones you can visit for free, writes Charmaine Noronha.