Diana Plater tries traditional healing in Macau.

Knives are out in a dark room on a stormy Sri Lankan night, writes Alex Robertson.

This handsome university city is undergoing a modern makeover, as Adrian Mourby discovers.

Pandas and a soaring Buddha statue greet Harriet O'Brien on a visit to this Sichuan city.

After the surreal volcanic delights of the island's remote north, Sankha Guha goes whale watching, warms up in a thermal pool and catches a glimpse of the elfin pop diva.

James Lane goes in search of ostentatious Dubai's subtle side.

Kevin Pilley joins the gossips and listens to some tall tales.

A winter's break in the Estonian capital reveals snowy scenery, a Christmas market and small craft stores for picking up one-off gifts, writes Will Hawkes.

Think you've seen Sydney? Megan Singleton rounds up some lesser-known highlights.

There's no end of great places to visit in this state. Judy Bailey singles some out...

Herald guest editor John Kirwan's guide to getting the best out of his old homeland.

Judy Bailey dances with sea lions in a magical swim before enjoying a night in the Outback.

Both the Heide Museum of Modern Art and Montsalvat are sprawling art precincts that make for eye-opening visits, writes Jon Bridges.

The alternative spirit is seeping across the bay to Oakland, a once down-at-heel city that's on the up, says Christian Koch.

Accommodation website Airbnb is gaining traction with holidaymakers who want to stay off the beaten tourist track.

Alex Robertson sniffs out some bargains in what can be an expensive city to visit.

The state's ski resorts are taking the offensive in ensuring their industry isn't hurt by recreational marijuana stores.

Megan Singleton rounds up some of her favourite places in one of her favourite destinations.

In the Swedish capital, Winston Aldworth finds some surprising parallels with home.

Jared Savage enjoy a new view from his room each morning as he cruises the Mediterranean.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree is blindsided by a moving exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery.

Lyon's famous food has to be tasted to be believed, writes Deborah Telford.

Judy Bailey gets up close and personal with Queensland's native bush dwellers.

Graham Reid discovers the history and vibrant artistic culture of Tasmania's capital.

Think Barossa and if you know anything at all about wine, you'll probably think 'Shiraz'. Patrick Smith does.

Ewan McDonald takes a young relative to meet one of our most infamous cousins.

New Zealanders are far more likely to have visited Australia or the US than their own national parks, according to a new survey.

Brendan Manning learns flashy Macau is not the place to grab a casual beer.

Tourists who have lapped up the December-long pleasures of German Christmas markets could do worse than to try Austria's this year.

Jamie Morton travels aboard the world's slowest - and arguably most beautiful - express train.