Australia makes a handsome profit from the notoriety of its national bad boy, discovers Shandelle Battersby - from the site of that shoot-out to the gallows in Melbourne Gaol.

David Brown finds the hotels in this West African country are cheap, the locals are welcoming and there are still places where you can discover a new fetish.

Film a location and tourists will flock there, writes Graham Reid.

No matter what the weather, Elisabeth Easther finds plenty to do at the beach.

Elisabeth Easther flies on a DC-3 to Tauranga and travels back in time.

The harsh Auckland Islands claimed many a ship and their crews, finds Paul Charman.

America's favourite summer pastime can be a hypnotic experience, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Blainey Woodham explores the best the glitzy, glam tourist magnet has to offer.

Ethiopians are happy to share their traditions, whether it's marriage rituals or the mysteries of churches carved into solid rock, writes Jim Eagles.

Palm Springs is party-town again, writes Leena Tailor.

Visiting Whakatane, Elisabeth Easther discovered two isles literally fizzing with fabulousness.

A century after the Welsh poet's birth, Kevin Pilley wonders what Dylan Thomas would make of his old boozer.

Being scared witless is pure fun for the whole family at the Gold Coast's theme parks, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Visitors will be amazed at the variety of attractions, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Formula One driver Mark Webber drives internationally but keeps returning to Tasmania.

Before you embark ensure five essentials are packed, advises Megan Singleton.

Wolf, fox, beaver, otter, mink, lynx: take your pick. Alaskans stuff 'em and keep snug in 'em too, finds Pamela Wade.

Helen van Berkel is reminded why Fiji remains a family favourite.

Tranquil yet full of interest, this town is well worth a visit, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Graham Reid meets a New Zealander who is living the dream in Spain.

Brendan Manning steps out of Hong Kong's hub and discovers there's peace and tranquillity to be found in the lush, abundant country parks nearby.

Mark Johanson has the lowdown on some of the most extreme places on the planet.

Sam Wetherell finds himself an object of curiosity - and possible conversion - in Utah.

Peter Chapman discovers the island paradises of the southern reef.

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.

Britney Spears' big, bold and beautiful over-the-top shows are pulling in the crowds on The Strip at Las Vegas.

Frolic at Paekakariki for a perfect holiday, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Wynne Gray escapes the bustle of the big cities with a delicious escape in Hoi An.

Elisabeth Easther falls in love with a slice of coastal paradise.

Niue's scariest inhabitants are also utterly non-threatening, writes Andrew Louis.