Megan Singleton looks at some races for the truly diehard. Or the truly mad.

Alex Robertson makes a moonlight trek up a sacred mountain to experience its magnificent view of the rising sun.

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.

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.

Katelyn Catanzariti enjoys Thailand far more now than she did as a backpacker.

Bed and breakfast under those famously dreaming spires allows a glimpse into how the other half thinks, writes Steve Braunias.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. This week, we hear from Red Hot Chilli Pepper herbs and spice store founder and Vicki Taylor.

Heading across the Ditch remains a favourite pastime for Kiwi holidaymakers, while trips to the US are becoming increasingly popular, say travel experts.

Ten of the world's best rail trips - and the DIY alternatives.

Stories of supernatural sightings enliven the nightly ghost tour at Port Arthur, writes Paul Rush.

Air fares as low as $1,365 return to Europe are on sale as airlines try to top up planes for the coming year.

Dylan Cleaver conquers his fears and discovers a new outlook over Sydney.

In the midst of one of the world's greatest metropolises, Sarah MacDonald goes on a quest for the ultimate urban sanctuary - Tokyo's natural hot spring.

Peter de Graaf follows in the steps of Everest's conqueror, visiting Sir Edmund Hillary's local pub in Wales.

Heading to the US' Sunshine State? Stop in at the city of St Petersburg and check out some of these sights ...

The hunt for the man-eating Komodo, writes Rachel Williams, makes for one heart-stopping cruise excursion.

A wildlife cruise on the Isle of Mull is heaven for bird lovers, writes Richard Tulloch.

From fun parks to family safaris, Danielle Wright introduces her children to Melbourne.

For decades, it was a whipped dog of a city but Kate Roff discovers a different Detroit. This one is grabbing hold of a new lease on life.

On a cruise stopover in Kotor, Carol Smith finds the view from the top is worth the climb. The medieval Balkan town and hilltop fortress is one port of call on a magical trip around the Mediterranean.

Brand new and full of impressive technology, Quantum of the Seas promises a new experience in cruising. Winston Aldworth gets a unique perspective on a very new ship future.

In Ibiza's bars, young travellers pay big prices, but there are ways to avoid a budget blowout, writes Sam McKeith.