Tourists who don't do their research can make all kinds of cultural gaffes abroad for something as simple as a hand gesture or a drink order.

It being midday and the sun being out, the mayor of Volvic was on the beer. Not the famous local water.

Erme says the locals' united stand has gone some way to alleviate the climate of fear that once existed, and the violence once demonstrated so publicly by the mob.

Perched high up in Singapore's vertigo-inducing Supertrees, I'm struck by the scale of the island's ambitions.

It's understandable to feel a bit panicked over the Zika virus - it's all over the news right now.

On a girls' week in Fiji, Shandelle Battersby goes on a cultural safari in Sigatoka, via jetboat.

Travellers on an expedition ship have out-of-ordinary cruise experiences, encountering wild animals and pristine nature

With the help of Contiki, New Zealand's most popular bloggers have shared their dream destinations and wanderlust inspiration for 2016.

If you've ever been teased for your fiery locks, this is the event for you.

Once known as the 'Pearl of Asia', Phnom Penh is filled with French colonial buildings and has a picturesque riverside promenade.

It's a little after 10pm, and I'm standing somewhere in the middle of the Andean cloud forest in the Choco region of northern Ecuador, with six others.

Corazon Miller visits Fraser Island, a World Heritage Site that's been crowned the world's largest sand island.

Sydney features some of the most incredible culinary experiences and jaw-dropping views in Australia. Why not enjoy both at the same time when you visit?

The start of the T20 World Cup in India this week has got cricket fans shutting the Cricinfo browser on their desktop and researching travel opportunities.

Dust off that "Kiss me I'm Irish" t-shirt and get ready to down a pint or two of green beer - St Patrick's Day is nearly upon us.

When I was in my 20s and 30s, I was all about backpacking. Often exploring alone, I made it my mission to travel far and wide, leaving few stones unturned.

The plane crawls high above the Mekong delta - flooded paddy, intestinal loops of river, roads crammed with Honda 50s and lined with shops selling rice and Marlboros.

For travel in South America, she recommends carrying a mixture of US dollars, partly in cash and partly in travellers' cheques, or ATM cards.

It started out innocently enough as a cocktail class before dinner - only we never made it to dinner.

A is for Aitutaki. Outside of Rarotonga, this is the most famous of the other 14 islands in the Cooks and can be explored on a day trip.

Just like Auckland in 2011, as we swung into Rugby World Cup mode, Brisbane has undergone a rejuvenation and had an injection of coolness

Stadiums, including the Aquatics Stadium and Future Arena are in the finishing stages, and the tottering remains of a favela, or slum, are being torn down.

WATCH: Video of yesterday's total solar eclipse proves that a plane provides the best possible vantage point to view the natural phenomenon.

If you've ever dreamed of a safari holiday but baulked at the price, here's your chance to experience one from afar.

Remember to withdraw cash when you're in big cities or airports, as smaller locations might not have the facilities available.

Five drowned "Apostles" have been discovered under the water near Victoria's world-famous 12 Apostles tourist attraction.

If you're looking for a holiday home with a spooky twist, this could be the property of your dreams - or maybe nightmares.

New Zealand may have one of the most powerful passports in the world, but when it comes to driving overseas, our licences don't hold quite the same clout.

One of my best mates is a total pro when it comes to finding memorable, well-priced accommodation anywhere in the world, from New York to Invercargill.

Ewan McDonald heads to the UAE to live the high life.