I had been working as a news producer for one of the most-watched commercial television networks in Australia for 18 months, but suddenly I'd had enough.

In January 1966, the first ship carrying "citizen-explorers" arrived in Antarctica and only a handful of leisure travelers had ever considered visiting.

Did you miss me yesterday? I'm sorry, I was delirious in bed and couldn't write.

Where's the best place to watch next year's US eclipse? If you're thinking the grand open spaces of Wyoming, you have plenty of company.

A British family savagely beaten while on holiday in Thailand have vowed never to return to the country.

Alex Lawton thought he was just having a bit of a laugh with his mates, but instead he quickly found himself trapped in a nightmare scenario overseas.

WATCH: Shocking footage has emerged of a gang of thugs brutally beating a British family in Thailand apparently because they were Western tourists.

A distraught couple looked on in tears as a cruise ship sailed away with their young children on board after they missed the departure time.

A Japanese tourism board has highlighted three unwanted habits in a bid to stop holidaymakers behaving badly when visiting

Behind us are three sparkling shopping malls where Swedish clothing giant H&M recently opened its first shiny store in India.

Katherine Alex Beaven has tried one of the world's deadliest meals - and much more.

If you've ever missed your dog while on holiday, this Caribbean island could be the perfect destination for you.

Windows were smashed and passengers were injured after a 'freak wave' hit the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship on Monday.

Top travel website TripAdvisor has been accused of "profiting from the world's cruelest animal attractions" by an international animal welfare charity.

A good rule is not to get anything written on your body that you don't understand - we've all heard the horror stories.

Cruising the Mediterranean today gave us the entire day to explore the boat - which is quite spacious, with many nooks and crannies to discover.

Daily breakfasts and a number of other meals are also included.

Of course, one of our party rings the bell, which hangs above a boardwalk approaching the chapel.

Prince's Paisley Park estate is set to become a museum, as fans mourn the tragic loss of the legendary musician.

It seems Prison Break star Dominic Purcell really doesn't like Vancouver.

A survey released this month by New World Wealth has revealed Las Vegas' luxurious Bellagio is the No.1 hotel choice for the world's wealthiest people

Celebrities are just like us - they even use Airbnb to find holiday accommodation.

A passenger on a Korean Air flight had to be tied up by the hands and feet after he allegedly injured a flight attendant who wouldn't serve him more beer.

A Snoopy Museum dedicated to the artwork of Charles M Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip, is opening its doors in Japan.

Many travellers experience culture shock - but what about when it happens in the bathroom?

Prince fans wanting to make a pilgrimage in honour of the Purple One will have to head for the otherwise little appreciated US city of Minneapolis.

I feel awe, and some emotion, as I stand in the dark beamed Tudor schoolroom where William Shakespeare was taught.

Today on New Zealand herald Focus A major manhunt is underway after a ploice dog was shot in Porirua and we remember global pop superstar Prince, and the outpouring of grief around the world. And in sport Laura has footage of football team AC Milan trying their hand at a haka

Santa Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California has long been a playground for the celebrity set.

Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach was ripped to shreds by an Aussie radio host this morning - here are some other beaches to visit instead.