Plenty of discoveries await the explorer, writes Pamela Wade.

On a Himalayan journey, Winston Aldworth has his breath taken away by the scale of Everest.

Advice on visiting Italy and where to go cycling and walking in Europe.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree shops his way around Melbourne and has a close encounter with King Kong.

Hopping through the 200-island archipelago, Sankha Guha finds an enchanting region of Greece that offers a chance of beating the crowds.

One of the biggest misconceptions about London is that it's a swarming mass of dirty grey concrete, with the nearest glimpses of nature a whole Ryan Air flight away. Not so...

In the south of Ireland, Living’s restaurant reviewer Peter Calder finds fine food — and a decent cup of coffee at last.

Shandelle Battersby gets a taste of Chinese medicine - with inconclusive results.

From street food to museums, we've got the Taiwan highlights covered.

The Russian village of Oymyakon is generally known as the world's coldest permanently inhabited place.

Judy Bailey experiences a South Australian treasure.

The old postman’s path is a thrilling journey that zigzags along the coast and over a mountain pass, discovers Mark Rowe.

There is a different side to this mad city, one that'd get a tick of approval from even the most hardened hipster. Or aesthete. Or whatever that group with cynical world views and ironic clothing is being called these days.

The Northern Territory is one of Australia's premier tourist destinations, but Australia has many other, less-known territories. Some are bleak, isolated outposts, but others offer an intriguing, off-the-beaten track experience for adventurous travellers.

This posh Seoul suburb is a hub of luxury and excess, discovers Sharon Stephenson.

In the Philippines' highlands, in a storm, John Summers discovers eerie tombs.

Got Tokyo fatigue? The beautifully preserved Edo town of Takayama is the perfect salve, and just a short train ride away. Sit on the right and hope for clear skies to get a good view of Fuji.

The fjord-indented coastline delights Gillian Orr during the long daylight hours.

At a remote spot deep in the French countryside, Britons Bob and Diane Kirkwood have created an eco-friendly refuge that is like taking a step back in time.

Rob McFarland finds a city of music, food and friendliness in Texas.

Sweden unveiled a permanent monument to arguably its greatest cultural influences since the Vikings this northern Spring... Abba The Museum.

If the annual cheese roll in England or wife carrying competition in Finland is too boring for you, here are five very strange ones that might be worth visiting, even if it's just to tweet a pic from.

Pamela Wade visits New Caledonia's southernmost atoll for a veritable feast.