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Welcome to Havana
American Havana: Cuba's capital is rekindling an old romance with its cold war rivals.

Deepest Mexico: cave diving discoveries in Tulum
Divers have stumbled upon the world's biggest cave system and it's incredible.

The responsible camper's travel guide
Seven tips on how to go camping, enjoy the outdoors, and leave no trace

Auckland time travellers get two New Year's Eves
Unexpected flight delay brings bonus for travellers.

85-year-old takes the plunge
85-year-old Michael Elling tackled the 47m high Ledge Bungy in Queenstown. Credit: AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand

Arctic explorer reveals why he sawed off his fingers
"My wife said I was getting irritable, so we decided we would try to cut them off."

Black water rafting in Waitomo
Neil Porten and his daughter go black water rafting. Here are their accounts of adventure.

The wild, wild life
A trip to the Galapagos Islands offers an escape to an untouched animal wonderland.

Colorado: Not for the faint-hearted
On a white-water wishlist trek Abi Jackson overcomes her fears in and out of the water.

Where polar bears meet
Drawn to civilisation, the white giants in turn draw intrepid tourists,.

Table Mountain: Deadlier than Mt Everest
It's one of the world's most majestic mountains but also one of the most deadly.

The world's most bizarre tour
Tours try to give you an authentic local experience - this one takes it to the extreme.

Ruapehu: Full on full blast
Liam Dann doesn't let a forecast storm stand in the way of a warming family holiday.

Five of the best hikes in Scotland
Head out into the wilderness on one of these scenic Scottish routes.

Hottest Kiwi destinations
Sally Jackson tests the waters at five of New Zealand's lesser-known hot springs.

Switzerland: Climb every mountain
When the heat is on the hikers get going, sometimes with assistance.

The heart of Italy
Gia Garrick walks part of the pilgrimage inspired by the life of St Francis of Assisi.

Seven greatest walks of the world
Sarah Downs scans the seven continents to find the right walk for you.

Chasing a breathtaking view
Above Everest Base Camp, comfort and breath are painfully whipped away.

'Gringo' trap: The perils of Bogota
Emma Reynolds was a naive 23-year-old when she travelled to Colombia ... and she loved it.

Europe: Have wheels will travel
Touring by bicycle offers a way to see the continent at a much more personal level, writes Lauren Jones.

Texas: Bordering on the bizarre
With its Mex-testing and aggressive flora, this destination is a little different.

Mediterranean sailing for newbies
Never let a lack of experience stand in the way of adventure.

Antarctica: There be penguins
At the bottom of the world, the wilderness is becoming busier, writes Sarah Marshall.

Snow holidays without skis
Keen on the snow but not on skiing? Here are other ways to have fun in winter.

Whales in the wilderness
Swimming with beluga whales in Canada's Hudson Bay entrances Sarah Marshall.