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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liz Light finds Hoorn is steeped in Netherlands history.

Don't miss out on the world beneath the water's surface just because you were born with legs, writes Beth Tierney.

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.