Nelson is host to a bike path that meanders through beautiful countryside.

Sure, there's gold in 'them thar hills' but there's far more to do in the mining town than a weekend is time for, find Donna McIntyre and her family.

Time is running out to meet our biggest cousin, writes Sandy Kilgour.

P.K. Stowers visits Dali's birthplace, home to an enormous range of his art.

On a luxurious cruise ship, Jamie Morton goes hunting for his happy place.

When you hit the highway, leave your speedometer behind but pack your business cards, writes Ben Stanley.

Ewan McDonald puts on his greatcoat and goes walking in the footsteps of a Belfast cowboy.

Tongariro National Park turns on a bright blue day for a ramble to its even bluer lakes, writes Josie Dale.

When confronted with 10 courses, just nibble, David Leggat quickly learns.

Graham Reid settles in at a colonial landmark for a cold one on a hot day in Sarawak.

Watching these mighty beasts splash in the river is an amazing sight, says Alex Robertson.

John Summers travels to a city devoted to Maoism - a place where Stalin is revered as a hero of the people.

You've had the first XV in Newcastle - now here are six impact players from down the road, writes Geoff Cumming.

Japan's famous train turns 50 this month but it's still streaks ahead of its class. Joanna Symons joins the birthday party.

The best way to see Hawaii's marine life is to get wet, so Heather McCracken rides a paddleboard in Oahu.

Takaka has a bustling arts scene and pretty scenery, writes Elisabeth Easther.

John Lee revisits his student daze in Canada.

Loud, hot, crazy, confronting and the hostel's full of bedbugs - Nicky Park loved every minute in Morocco.

Low-key agricultural conversions are opening up the cool, green north of Portugal to visitors, writes Fiona Dunlop.

Elisabeth Easther and her son Theo took a sneak peek at Motat’s newest exhibit Welcome to the Machine, declaring it entertaining, educational and epic.

This diverse river city offers adventures, galleries, top cafes and more, writes Elisabeth Easther.

A great boys' trip up north is about golf and sleep not babes and beach for family man Rob Cox.

In Turkey, those who do not want to remember the past are choosing to concrete over it, writes Ewan McDonald.

There are cultural symbols aplenty in the kiwiana capital of New Zealand, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Belinda Henley visits a property that offers opportunities for physical exertion and relaxation in equal measure.

Ben Stanley's nine hours in Houston International Airport feel like torture.

Cape Cod defies stereotypes as an enclave for the rich by offering spectacular cycle and hiking trails for adventurous families, writes Jenni Quilter.

As Scotland considers its place in the UK, Ewan McDonald searches for his family's place — and history — in Scotland.

The centre of Hokkaido delivers family-friendly service and plenty of snow, finds Kelly Lynch.

North is just the tops, Elisabeth Easther discovers on a trip up to Whangarei.