Winston Aldworth flies EK157 from the United Arab Emirates to Sweden.

The state that gave the world Motor City is naturally also home to some of the USA's best automobile museums.

Graham Reid visits a photogenic spot that isn't quite as famous as it looks.

Dairy, beer and Harleys are the US state of Wisconsin's claims to fame, writes Pamela Wade - and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Alanah Eriksen reaches dizzy heights and has a few low moments on a culinary safari through Peru.

Detlef Berg discovers an historic gem of a city with a Unesco-listed monument at its heart.

Hayden Donnell discovers the dangers - and exhilaration - of Sapporo Beer Garden.

Victoria has top golfing, but there's one small - possibly deadly - problem for Kiwis, says Cameron McMillan.

Eveline Harvey takes a domestic hop up Australia's east coast aboard QF520.

US-style pizza caught on here. Now Kiwis' on-the-go meal is doing the same over there, writes Megan Singleton.

Pamela Wade reckons Tahiti's waterfront 'roulottes' are the wheel deal for fine French fare and good times.

Socotra has been called the Galapagos of the Middle East, writes Bhanu Bhatnagar.

Herald Cartoonist Rod Emmerson takes a tour over his old stomping grounds in Central Queensland and finds himself smiling at crocodiles.

If you're a fan of unusual signs and statues, make sure you stop for a photo with one of these on your next American road trip.

A few pearls of Pacific wit add to the glorious sights on the comedy cruise, writes Winston Aldworth.

Bruce Holmes traces the gruesome footsteps of London's most notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

Grant Bradley gets a lift at a museum that celebrates the right stuff.

Vietnam's Phu Quoc is what Phuket was 40 years ago. But it won't last, says Jacqueline Le.

Mangere's Nick Afoa is wowing Sydney audiences with his Simba the Lion King.

Old and new set sail from opposite sides of the river, writes Carolyn Thompson.

The original French Alpine retreat has much appeal for the modern snowboard and ski traveller, writes Adam Ruck.

Brian Kelly finds out what a polar bear has to do with tropical Bundaberg rum.

Can a Kiwi cyclist out-sprint a hungry brown bear? In Japan Victoria Clark fixates on this point while pedalling through Hokkaido's forests. She need not have worried.

America has its fair share of quirky buildings - here are five of them.

Rhett Butler and Scarlett come to life for Paul Rush as he visits the deep South.

Pam Neville finds an unexpected joie de vivre among Beijing's bustling population.

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

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

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

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