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.

The food on Hawaii's island of Oahu sends Heather McCracken into raptures.

New Zealand has a rival for the world's most breathtaking landscapes, writes Hayden Donnell, after taking in the view from Mt Annupuri during a skiing trip to the resort of Niseko on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.

Justine Tyerman takes a 'virtual' hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia.

On a three-day Dubai stopover, James Hacon looks past the city's shiny veneer to discover some local secrets.

Sheriden Rhodes checks out some of the best spa-cations across Asia and Australia.

Communist Laos is still close to its agricultural roots, writes Yvonne van Dongen.

Jane Luscombe reacquaints herself with some old haunts.

Britt Basel makes good on a long-held promise to visit Sturgis' annual motorcycle rally with her father.

Helen van Berkel senses the suffering of the prisoners of war who died to build the Death Railway.

Head over heels for NSW waves, Duncan Gillies feels the fear but does it anyway.

The US' Pacific Northwest lights up in ardour for medicinal weed, writes Sam Wetherell.

Herald editorial cartoonist Rod Emmerson travels the Greek Isles and Turkish coast on a seven-night cruise aboard the luxurious Azamara Journey.

Hugh Biggar goes in search of exotic and elusive wildlife in Indonesia.

Diana Clement takes a decadent tour of Sydney's chocolate cafes.

Chris Wiltshire feasts until he can feast no more in the region known as the bread basket of Italy.

Winston Aldworth spends a few days enjoying beautiful Aitutaki - and wondering why Captain Bligh ever left...

Winston Aldworth flies EK407 to the United Arab Emirates, via Melbourne.

Looking for an unusual place to lay your head on your next holiday? From a trailer park to a school, something on this list should take your fancy.

Anna Leask experiences authentic and unspoiled Peruvian life at a rustic town in the Andean Highlands.

Away from the famous surf breaks and beaches, Heather McCracken discovers Hawaii's vibrant shopping, art, culture, and food scene.

Daniel Scott revisits the Wimbledon Common pubs he frequented in his youth.