Only in Europe is the saying 'to travel to hell and back' literally possible.

The next time you holiday in Vanuatu, don't expect to see any M&Ms or Mars Bars in every hotel minibar.

Our online guru Eli Orzessek looks into visas for China, Russia and Mongolia.

Julie Anne Genter's best travel tip is to always take your togs.

In Vietnam, Eli Orzessek finds friends to help him navigate a new country.

The Funky Monkey Boy Band performs on a boat in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

If your idea of wellness is total relaxation, there's nothing better than a holiday massage Wellness.

Peruvian food is the hot cuisine trend right now. Elise Scott lists seven specialities contributing to the clamour.

In Chicago, Damon Smith follows in the footsteps of a hero.

Janine Hall crewed on board an all-female yacht during Antigua Race Week.

Want more from a Fiji break than just a pool and a cocktail? Healthy holidays are easy to find, writes Lauren Jones.

Every breath you take reminds you you're in Beijing, writes Jacqueline Smith.

Cambodia authorities have begun to enforce new entry tariffs for the first time in 25 years for the Angkor temples, which are on UNESCO's World Heritage list.

The old Japanese-style squat toilets that many foreigners find difficult to use are still commonly found around Japan.

Eli Orzessek investigates the best way to change currency.

In the buena visitor club Karen Yates fulfils a long-held dream to discover the music and magic of Cuba.

Visit these hotspots before they transform from 'gritty cool' to 'smart gentrification'.

I miss my family. But I don't regret selling my possessions to wander around the world.

There are plenty of good reasons to add Abu Dhabi to your list writes Stephanie Holmes.

Stephanie Holmes flies NZ105 to Australia.

Auckland and Northlanders will be enjoying a glorious public holiday today and the entire country will be celebrating Waitangi Day next Monday.

Tess Nichol finds there's plenty to do in Whistler, even when you don't feel like hitting the slopes.

Looking for paradise? You might find it on eBay.

Mark Garrison flies from India to Singapore.

New York's Lily Dale Assembly is the United States' oldest continuously operating spiritualist community - and visitors still seek guidance here.

A rare final chance has arisen to view the Aurora Australis from a commercial flight.

Susan Strongman is charmed by Taiwan and its people and finds many links to NZ.

When you're travelling, some places resonate with you better than others.

Life is just a beach of parrot fish poo in New Caledonia for Maureen Marriner.

The museum is is welcoming visitors for the first time since it was damaged in a car bombing three years ago.