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Dating from the 1200s and crammed with landmarks, Gamla Stan drips with history.

Denmark's third largest city takes its name from Odin, the king of the Nordic god.

Compact, cultured and convivial, Copenhagen embodies the essence of Nordic cool.

Helsinki is far more intimate and compact than the other Scandinavian capitals.

After a 17 hour-plus flight, splurging on extra-indulgence is entirely justified.

Few destinations offer the bewitching spectacle that Aitutaki does.

Mike Yardley spends a leisurely few days in the winter-defying Bay of Islands.

San Diego's crown of temptations is overlaid with that infectiously carefree SoCal spirit.

Mike Yardley checks in to the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki.

A sunset stroll at Laguna Beach is like stepping into a vivid painting.

Mike Yardley discovers a town that's pleasant, prosperous and wreathed in Old West history

Mike Yardley embarks down America's famous Route 66 highway.

Mike Yardley explores the Picton and the silent beauty of Queen Charlotte Sound.

Mike Yardley experiences the abundance of the Nelson-Tasman region.

Mike Yardley follows the call of the road to Albury-Wodonga.