Community spirit, cool cafes and amazing walks add to the gold mining town's charm, finds Elisabeth Easther.

The craggy and wild Main Divide really does split New Zealand into two different landscapes, writes Bronwyn Sell.

Diana Balham enjoys culinary masterpieces and vintage tipples in Hawkes Bay.

The hunt for the man-eating Komodo, writes Rachel Williams, makes for one heart-stopping cruise excursion.

For decades, it was a whipped dog of a city but Kate Roff discovers a different Detroit. This one is grabbing hold of a new lease on life.

On a cruise stopover in Kotor, Carol Smith finds the view from the top is worth the climb. The medieval Balkan town and hilltop fortress is one port of call on a magical trip around the Mediterranean.

Luxury meets location at Singapore's Four Seasons, as Grant Bradley discovers.

Peter Hamling flies AC47 from Canada to Hawaii.

Mackerel floss anyone? Jesse Mulligan finds new and innovative Asian eateries in Sydney.

Even the rain has a five-star edge at Te Waonui Forest Retreat, finds Bronwyn Sell.

Munich's Oktoberfest is the largest festival in Europe and one Josh Martin enjoyed a little too much.

Man's best friend is never far from Tessa Chrisp's side, offering companionship on a Rarotongan holiday.

Somaliland has become a bastion of democracy and stability compared with Mogadishu and other areas in the war-torn south, writes Christopher Adams.

Antisocial fliers make for plane hell, says Megan Singleton.

AirBnB isn't for everyone. And it's definitely not for the apprehensive or risk-adverse, writes Lee Suckling.

If you're taking your first steps towards a floating holiday, Jane Archer offers tips to help you enjoy your break.

In a market more competitive than a bazaar of carpet sellers, airlines see that by improving their food, they improve the experience and are more likely to get the passenger booking again.

Pitching a tent with the family just got better, says Sarah Ell.

A visit to the USA's famous Monument Valley is an awe-inspiring experience, writes Ellen Creager.

Swedish Lapland is a wonderland in winter, when traditional activities belie its modern role as an up-and-coming hub of international communication.

The adults-only Palm Island Resort has holiday relaxation down to a silent art, writes Tori Mayo.

This seaside city's history as a magnet for the prominent can be traced back further than its glittering 19th-century heyday, writes Robert DiGiacomo.

The secret coded language used by flight attendants has been revealed - from 'crotch watch' to 'slam-clicker'.

Justine Tyerman ends up with a squashed nose after travelling on Swiss trains ...

Elisabeth Easther's love for lighthouses wasn't dimmed after a trip to Tiritiri Matangi's 150-year-old beacon.

Bronwyn Sell stays at a family-friendly place with dramatic ocean views near Greymouth.

It seems the sun always shines on the East Coast, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Fresh seafood, lively market stalls and stunning architecture make this Spanish city a must-visit destination, writes Manuel Meyer.

Airline lays on more flights to Oz's far west for Kiwis, writes Megan Singleton.

Pamela Wade finds there's more to this Massachusetts city than its spooky history.