The occasional bad guy of international politics also has an artistic creative side.

Travelling on a budget means you often encounter the seedier side of the world.

This slice of paradise made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio is to be closed to the public.

Sofia Ambler of Heletranz shares her top tips for New Zealanders visiting Sweden.

Eleanor Hughes discovers the crazy, colourful spectacle of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil's second city is a meltingpot for cultures and ideas. There are African, Portuguese, even Japanese roots stretching from the sands of Copacabana to Sugarloaf Mountain.

The world's happiest city, if you trust the polls, but there's more to Rio than samba.

Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.

The multi-cultural metropolis has changed hands between Britain, China and Japan many times and is full of intrigue for travellers.

A stock market reporter reveals his best spots for steak, wine, seafood and more.

The family spent 11 months travelling for almost the same cost as staying in Tauranga.

Adele Thurlow looks at what makes the Colorado capital such an appealing destination.

This amazing, natural rock formation is a must see for visitors looking for a wilder west in Monument Valley. The Wave's other-worldly colours are more 'final frontier' than frontierland

Andrew Stone joins a safari in Sri Lanka and spots all creatures big and small.

Pyeongchang is hosting the Winter Olympics, but Seoul also takes the opportunity to shine.

The aroma of a traditional cup of joe wafts across Ho Chi Minh City, writes Eric San Juan.

There are over 24,000 islands in Stockholm's archipelago. Here's the island where modern Sweden first began.

Braoque capital of bohemian whims and classical music. Prague is the city that inspired Mozart. Walking across the Charles Bridge or from the top of Petrin park, it's no surprise

Winston Aldworth works up a sweat on a legendary Rarotongan trail.

Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.

Why India's most famous monument has a complicated history

Kasey Bird gives her top foodie picks from another season travelling the globe.

Winston Aldworth shares his tips to Kiwi travellers bound for Tokyo, Japan's massive city of tiny details

Anna Leask treats her taste buds to some Scotch whisky.

The crowded, chaotic and rubbish-ridden metropolis weaves a unique magic.

Four Points by Sheraton Auckland is hosting an open day for potential staff

Corazon Miller takes a look at things to do in New South Wales' Southern Highlands.

Viking's gleaming, three-month old flagship makes its first stop in New Zealand.

Maureen Marriner spends four days crossing the North Atlantic in a bubble of indulgence.

Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.