Kiwi adventurer Sequoia Schmidt gives her tips for independent travel.

Think of Japan, and often the image that comes to mind is a futuristic one.

There are many ways to fall in love in - and with - this city, writes Dominic Bowden.

Eleanor Barker checks into a waterfront room on an island kingdom.

Touring by bicycle offers a way to see the continent at a much more personal level, writes Lauren Jones.

With its Mex-testing and aggressive flora, this destination is a little different.

Lucy Casley checks in to a Ho Chi Minh City hotel with an excellent rooftop pool and bar.

If you are on a budget there are less-expensive joys to be found, writes Isobel Marriner.

Planning ahead may help you find sleep on long-haul flights, writes Eli Orzessek.

Stephanie Holmes flies EY450 from the UAE to Australia.

The warmth of the people is the winner, writes Guy Heveldt.

Wish we were there - spike in Kiwis searching for overseas holidays as wet weather battered the country last weekend

It's the international rugby tour you haven't heard of - and it's played on snow.

Split from the madding crowds and head for a quieter part of Croatia, suggests Hannah Stephenson.

Dani Wright takes in the country air, gourmet delights and small-town charms of Victoria's high country.

Liam Dann and family check into a hotel overlooking Disney California Adventure Park.

Thai wine importer JW Sam shares his top picks for what to see and do on tropical Borneo.

A World Heritage site gives plenty of reasons to ponder its existence, writes Owen Young.

Miriyana Alexander flies QF155 from Australia to NZ.

Isobel Marriner checks into an architecturally-stunning hotel in an equally-stunning tropical surrounding.

Malta's Azure Window was a notorious cliff-jumping spot.

Greg Fleming flies VA152 to Australia.

Stephanie Holmes has some advice on how to keep yourself out of trouble when you're globetrotting alone.

Travel-loving women share their favourite memories from all-girls trips.

In response to our Macpac competition, female Travel readers share their top tips for independent adventure.

Never let a lack of experience stand in the way of adventure.

Cameron McMillan flies NZ729 to Australia.

There are few more quintessentially English experiences than supping ale in an old public house.

The Cecil Hotel gained infamy for the litany of murders that have occurred there.

Memorials and the skeletons of World War II armaments abound in the Solomon Islands, writes Emma Kemp.