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![Would you stay in a Taliban hotbed?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Would you stay in a Taliban hotbed?
Travellers can now book budget accommodation in the Taliban hotbed of Quetta via Airbnb.
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Travellers vent about Zika on social media
Travellers have taken to social media to express concerns about visiting countries potentially affected by Zika.
![As happy as a pig in water](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
As happy as a pig in water
You can swim with just about anything these days - but on a tiny island in the Bahamas, pigs paddle with tourists.
![Wish I Was Here: Sundance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wish I Was Here: Sundance
It's got a star-studded guest list, exclusive parties and plenty of fine filmmaking: we wish we were at Sundance right now.
![Playgrounds in paradise ports](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Playgrounds in paradise ports
Hawaii is a perfect family destination and the Hilton Hawaiian Village is a large multi-purpose resort complex close to many iconic attractions.
![Hot deals: Breakas, bro](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hot deals: Breakas, bro
Choose to stay for seven nights or just four; Vanuatu holiday packages start at $989pp, twin-share, with Air Vanuatu flights from Auckland.
![The world's coolest waterslides](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The world's coolest waterslides
In this stinking hot summer weather, cool off with these pictures of the world's coolest and scariest waterslides
![Carnivals cancelled across Brazil](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Carnivals cancelled across Brazil
At least 48 cities in eight states across Brazil have cancelled their carnivals due to the recession.
![Denmark: The happiest place on earth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Denmark: The happiest place on earth
Stroll around Tivoli Gardens and try to wipe the grin from your face.
![Rachel Ward: World in our web](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rachel Ward: World in our web
Look online but book directly with Africa's hotels, writes Rachel Ward.
![Wish I was here: Skiing in Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wish I was here: Skiing in Japan
Sweating in Auckland's humidity this morning, we couldn't help but fantasise about crisp mountain air.
![Cleveland: A city of contrasts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cleveland: A city of contrasts
With its rustbelt grit and rock 'n' roll cred, Cleveland is an ideal urban getaway, writes Heather McCracken.
![Greece: Laidback and loving it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Greece: Laidback and loving it
Lefkas Island is one of Greece's best-kept secrets, finds Ellen Manning, as she soaks up the solitude.
![Celebrate the Samoan way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Celebrate the Samoan way
If you want to know what makes Samoa tick then head along to any of the events at the annual Teuila Festival.
![Stephen Fry's tourist etiquette tips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stephen Fry's tourist etiquette tips
Tourists touching down at Heathrow Airport are being introduced to British etiquette by a video starring comedian Stephen Fry.
![Wahiba Desert: All in a hush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wahiba Desert: All in a hush
Wahiba Desert holds a moving tranquillity, Jim Eagles finds in an early-morning expedition to the dunes.
![Meet Gandalf, the travelling cat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Meet Gandalf, the travelling cat
An adventurous fluffy gray cat has travelled around the United States, amassing a huge Instagram following.
![Ethiopia: Better than a Band Aid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ethiopia: Better than a Band Aid
Volunteering with Ethiopia's Hamar tribe gives Guy Needham an experience that satisfies his soul.
![Take a holiday with the stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Take a holiday with the stars
What do Olivia Newton-John, Bono and Robert De Niro have in common? They all own hotels. And these celebs know a thing or two about how to treat a guest, Leah McLennan writes.
![Six music festivals to go to this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Six music festivals to go to this year
With so many great festivals around the world, it can hard to choose. We've picked out six of the best - so get planning.
![Airport finds weevils in juggling balls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Airport finds weevils in juggling balls
Argentinian traveller will have to re-think her act after disgusting find at Auckland Airport.
![A twist on the traditional](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A twist on the traditional
Anna Harrison goes to Brisbane and finds herself embracing its playful side.
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Tour Bowie's favourite haunts
Honour the legacy of legendary musician David Bowie by visiting some of his most memorable hangouts and haunts.
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Got the middle seat? There's an app for that
A new app could bring a glimmer of hope to anyone who's ever been stuck in the dreaded middle seat on a plane.
![Californian state of mind](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Californian state of mind
While one part of California dries out, Shandelle Battersby gets soaked in another.