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London to Tokyo by train: Project makes 14000km route possible
Japan and Russia are in serious discussions, in spite of their historic differences.

Tourists brag about dingo pictures days after toddler attack
Elders have said tourists need to be held "accountable" for their actions.

Cathay cracks down on ice cream thieves in crew
Cathay's supply chain is leaking mini tubs of Haagen-Dazs ice cream, bottles of champagne.

Arras: A history of violence
Denise Stephens finds where many have fought and died for centuries.

Report highlights Boeing's shady safety practices
One of Boeing's factories has been bombarded by claims of concerning work practices.

'YES, it's real!' Ranger's Gorilla selfie goes viral
The primates apparently took a break from monkeying around to stand in for a selfie.

Lyaness: World's best cocktail bar reborn
Dandelyan's decision to close its doors astounded fans after being named world's best bar.

Don't forget to pack a brain
Check your bags. Chances are you've forgotten something, says study.

Murwillumbah: Pleasing patterns of Tweed
The drive to Murwillumbah is almost as great as its gallery, writes Dionne Christian.

Pamela Russell: Enter at your own risk
'Comfort' stops overseas can be an interesting experience, writes Pamela Russell.

Airline's 'Mad Men' requirements for female flight attendants
An airline is under fire after its 'Mad Men' dresscode surfaced online.

A woke tourist's guide to elephant encounters
Elephants are still a big draw for tourists, but many are now conflicted by the sight.

Are airports powerless to stop rogue pilots causing havoc?
Thomas Bywater looks at possible solutions to the industry's drone woes.

Notre Dame Paris to rebuild in 5 years
In just five years the structure could be restored, or taken in a brave new direction.

Delta has an answer to selfish seat recliners
Hate it when the passenger in front reclines their seat abruptly? Delta has a fix.

The trouble of travelling when your name is Tony Hawk
His name is synonymous with a sport and beloved by a generation who grew up skateboarding.

Stratospheric: World's largest plane takes flight
'Unreal' twin-hulled, six-engine Stratolaunch has historic launch as biggest plane.

Wim Hof: Cult of the Iceman
It sounds like a form of torture, or perhaps a sort of cult. These travellers swear by it.

Emirates hides first-class bar items to stop thieving passengers
Passengers have two weeks before these 'top shelf' items go under lock and key.

Let the festivals begin
Kate Ford finds some inspiration giving you an excuse to leave the cold weather behind.

'Chernobyl killed my grandmother, now it's a disco?'
Once the most radioactive place on the planet, the Chernobyl rave scene is booming.

Stockholm for $200
Stockholm is an expensive city, but you can still get by without breaking the bank

Could this replace plastic wraps and bags?
It's high time NZ took a leaf from another country's book.