Roll up! Roll up! For the chance to ride some of the best double-decker trams in Hong Kong, writes Russell Maclennan-Jones.

Andrew Louis hones his ski skills — and falls in love.

This state-of-the-art speed train devours long scenic stretches while passengers enjoy views in comfort, writes Brian Kelly.

Ian Henderson relished the chance to venture beyond the world of safe, scheduled travel. His wife was not so sure...

The charm and character of a fair dinkum train make for an epic rail journey, writes Mike Yardley.

See Bangkok life from different perspectives, says Megan Singleton.

For a musical experience you won't soon forget, head to one of these four spots.

Good intentions are being abused in voluntourism, says Neesha Bremner.

The name, Zanzibar, thrills the imagination and, writes Yvonne van Dongen so do its sights, sounds, smells and history.

Brett Atkinson finds plenty to keep him busy in the city that gave us the world's first farmers' market.

A ship is like a second home to regular cruisers, writes Denise Montgomery.

The warm welcome at PNG's Kiriwina Island leaves cruise passenger Paul Rush smiling.

An unfunded shelter mends the wildlife that doesn't make it across Australian highways, writes Shandelle Battersby.

James Ihaka enjoys fine vodka in optimum conditions.

Rod Pascoe discovers the best way to skirt the NZ coast and cross the Tasman is to be one of the 3000 fortunate passengers on board a luxury liner.

There are some great skifields in the States that won't cost you a fortune, writes Jennifer Ennion.

Grant Bradley flies QF146 from New Zealand to Australia.

Get your art, science, culture or history fix at one of these monumental museums.

The best concerts leave memories, mosh scars and minor hearing loss, says Chris Schulz.

Paul Abercrombie gets to grips with Venice's watery warrens during a once-in-a-lifetime rowing lesson.

Wildlife viewing in an open vehicle on a private African game reserve is an emotional experience, writes Paul Rush.

Veronique Dupont finds a veritable treasure trove of contemporary art in the desert city of Marfa.

Sophisticated cuisine and quaint forest accommodation enthral Paul Davies on Tamborine Mountain.

Being forced to pay a gratuity to serving staff seems unnatural for New Zealand travellers, writes Rod Pascoe.

Circles in the sky have become a hip way to view a city, so prepare your cabin for 'flight', says Peter Hamling.

If you want a dinkum Aussie drinking experience, you can't do better than Port Douglas, says Kurt Bayer, even if locals are scarce.

Scott Kara finds Mana Island's sand, sun and snorkelling irresistibly relaxing.

Winston Aldworth flies EK412 from the United Arab Emirates to New Zealand.

Paul Davies takes a look at the Gold Coast's international dining options.

Megan Singleton finds turbulence soothing in a rocking-the-pram kind of way, but for those who feel differently, here are her tips on getting through a bumpy flight.