Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Sunshine Coast Tourism and Events Queensland director Lynne Banford.

If it involves bats or balls or both the Australians are bound to want to be involved -- and so is Nicholas Jones, who joins the crowds for a fiesta of sport at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

It's 1940, Britain is at war and code-breaker Alan Turing is hard at work. Danica Kirka time travels at Bletchley Park.

Tim Stewart takes to the trails of Utah and is overwhelmed by the diversity and beauty of the rock formations.

Superstars and royalty have laid their heads in Sydney hotel with a tragic story, writes Lauren Quaintance.

Eveline Harvey samples some of the gourmet highlights on offer in Noosa.

Richard Madden finds it impossible not to be moved by the sight of a pride of lions or a leopard and her cubs in Tanzania.

Former Aucklander Tiffany Beal is an executive at Business Events Sunshine Coast.

Small but important details can sometimes be overlooked when jetting off on a romantic break with your partner.

Christian Bonetto spends a weekend in Melbourne.

In Dubai, Pamela Wade meets a cranky camel who takes her on a peaceful and relaxing ride.

Rhiannon Edwards reveals the best places to bag a bargain in the world's greatest markets.

Autumnal riches stud the New England coastal route and, for Pamela Wade, come courtesy of small-ship luxury.

Amid coal-dusted Stalinist buildings Jim Eagles finds a pole in the North Pole pointing to a pub ...

Hannah Stephenson suggests some destinations for more adventurous Valentines.

Twenty-six years ago, Nicholas Jones' father tested his youthful stamina on the mountainsides of Nepal. Recently, he returned to the roof of the world with his sons to relive his trekking adventure.

The grandson of the last cannibal in Vanuatu shares his family's extraordinary story with an astonished Diana Balham.

Daniel Richardson sees the city from a kayak.

Kiwi broadcaster Dennis Katsanos rediscovers his Greek heritage - and adds 4kg in weight.

From top-notch dining spots to boat tours, the Gold Coast keeps Ellie Mitchell busy.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. This week, we hear from TV presenter Matai Smith.

A freighter is no floating hotel. But, as Guy Needham found, it offers mind-freeing - and enlightening - time-out from everyday life.

Modern history is a presence in Turkey that confronts visitors, writes Brett Atkinson. For Kiwis, though, the welcome is always warm.

It doesn’t take long to be seduced by Mana Island.

After dark in Kakadu is party time for the local wildlife, writes a startled Pamela Wade.

Hercule Poirot, aka Kevin Pilley, tips his homburg to Agatha Christie's mysterious bust using Franglais clues.

Considering eloping? These world-class resorts promise wedding magic, writes Jennifer Ennion.

A year-long global ed-venture (education adventure) is giving a mother and her young son a year of discovery they will never forget.

Fun, fitness, sightseeing - the Swim Series is a great winter getaway with something for everyone from 7 to 70, writes Zoe Hawkins.