Founded in 1682, Philadelphia served as the US capital for a decade while DC was built. Here are six places you should visit when you're in this historic city.

Tony and Selena Reid fly NZ045 from the Cook Islands to New Zealand.

Jane Jeffries makes a return visit to one of the world's best collections, once protected as an education tool by its owner but now on show in a modern gallery.

Sri Lankans revere and celebrate their tumultuous history. As Chris Pritchard learned, they like visitors to enjoy it, too.

The hip sip in Oregon is probiotic kombucha — on tap, discovers Jesse Mulligan.

Kevin Pilley flies on Buddha Air for a close encounter with the Goddess of the Sky. Well, almost ...

Time is running out to meet our biggest cousin, writes Sandy Kilgour.

Singapore's cocktail bars are hip and their mixologists savvy, writes Paul Harper.

In Bali's hip spot, Katie Furze is torn between watching surfers and protecting her offspring from the local primates.

On a luxurious cruise ship, Jamie Morton goes hunting for his happy place.

Five great outdoor adventures to try in this northern US state.

Sculptures strung like pearls around Bondi are fascinating, writes Catherine Smith.

Niue is a an intriguingly rough diamond, writes Paul Rush.

When you hit the highway, leave your speedometer behind but pack your business cards, writes Ben Stanley.

Lace up your hiking boots and discover north-east Spain by foot. P.K. Stowers pays homage to Catalonia.

Ewan McDonald puts on his greatcoat and goes walking in the footsteps of a Belfast cowboy.

When confronted with 10 courses, just nibble, David Leggat quickly learns.

1000 years of history is on show for Rob McFarland.

George Clooney's wedding put Venice in the news. But Anne Hanley finds plenty for lesser mortals to do - for free.

Graham Reid settles in at a colonial landmark for a cold one on a hot day in Sarawak.

Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene penned works here, writes Wynne Gray.

Cameron Ewen flies EZY819 across England aboard a budget carrier.

Watching these mighty beasts splash in the river is an amazing sight, says Alex Robertson.

It was built on industry, but there's more to Pennsylvania's second-largest city than steelworks...

A museum for the first family of independence is the place to start a post-junta tour of Myanmar, writes Naomi Estall.

Cheap babysitters, blissful massages, adult-only fine dining... Leah McLennan settles into life on Malolo.

A Kiwi-American blend of flavours and hops is pulling punters into this Pennsylvania brewery, writes Heather McCracken.

Danielle Murray saddles up for a family trip cycling the canalways and forested paths of southern France.

John Summers travels to a city devoted to Maoism - a place where Stalin is revered as a hero of the people.

You've had the first XV in Newcastle - now here are six impact players from down the road, writes Geoff Cumming.