More than 150 passengers and crew sick on board cruise ship docked in Sydney.

The road gripped the jeep in a fierce hold and threw it in all directions in a violent tantrum.

With the help of Booking.com, we've put together a year of thrifty travel, with the cheapest times to visit a variety of locations around the globe.

While some dishes are strongly associated with certain countries, global travel has opened up a whole new world of food - and Instagram proves it.

From galleries to flea markets, this city is abuzz with culture, says Megan Singleton

Venice Beach is distinctively Californian and a must see area of Los Angeles, Chris Lynch says.

Travel insurance sales for trips to Latin America have surged, a top provider says.

St Maarten is just one of several unbelievable runways around the world - here are five of the scariest.

A note on the actual seat: Vietnamese silk cushions were a lovely touch.

The world's longest and highest glass-bottom bridge opens in China this year.

Scuba, eat, tan and repeat. That pretty much sums up my time on luxury vessel Spirit of Freedom.

Backwards, forwards, with dogs and without - Hollywood's A-list can't get enough of this free LA activity.

A second American Airlines flight makes an emergency landing after passengers and crew fell ill on board.

Don't drive in Saudi Arabia if you're a woman, ensure you wash your car in Russia and let the animals cross the road in South Africa.

How much would you pay for that perfect holiday selfie?

Travellers can now book budget accommodation in the Taliban hotbed of Quetta via Airbnb.

Travellers have taken to social media to express concerns about visiting countries potentially affected by Zika.

You can swim with just about anything these days - but on a tiny island in the Bahamas, pigs paddle with tourists.

It's got a star-studded guest list, exclusive parties and plenty of fine filmmaking: we wish we were at Sundance right now.

Hawaii is a perfect family destination and the Hilton Hawaiian Village is a large multi-purpose resort complex close to many iconic attractions.

Choose to stay for seven nights or just four; Vanuatu holiday packages start at $989pp, twin-share, with Air Vanuatu flights from Auckland.

In 1866, Mark Twain wrote that he "went to Maui to stay a week and remained five". I would have done the same had I been given the chance.

A Thai airline has offered to serve food and drinks to dolls - as long as they've purchased a ticket.

In this stinking hot summer weather, cool off with these pictures of the world's coolest and scariest waterslides

At least 48 cities in eight states across Brazil have cancelled their carnivals due to the recession.

Stroll around Tivoli Gardens and try to wipe the grin from your face.

Look online but book directly with Africa's hotels, writes Rachel Ward.

Sweating in Auckland's humidity this morning, we couldn't help but fantasise about crisp mountain air.