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Texas: Houston's all hospitality

Houstonians love their city and love to share it, writes Leena Tailor.

Australia: A peace of the reef

When the day-trippers have gone, the true wonder is revealed, writes Deborah Dickson-Smith.

The new New York

City shows off newcomers 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory as well as the old faithfuls, writes Margaret Scheikowski.

Best spot to escape the US election

Do you want to disappear, grab a nice cold pint, and forget about the US election? We've found the perfect place, but getting there is no mean feat.

Bar/fly: Glenlivet, Scotland

The folk tale of bootlegger George Smith is as delightful as his whisky, writes Paul Davies.

Balkan rail journey: Belgrade to Bar

Over 435 bridges and through 254 tunnels, this spectacular scenic railway is one of Europe's most stunning rides.

Flight check: London to Chicago

Max Bania flies from the UK to the USA to watch the All Blacks lose to Ireland.

Indonesia: A lesson in manners

It pays to be aware of cultural customs and sensitivities to avoid giving offence in foreign countries, writes Paul Rush.

Around the world with Manu Feildel

I began my exploration of India in Mumbai, a city of almost 15 million, the home of the Bollywood film industry and the country's foodie capital.

A Trans-Siberian adventure

Trying to learn the Russian alphabet during long days in a train compartment was unfortunately no help when advice was ignored, writes Natasha Harris.

Nepal: Natural-horned killer

He was a stone-cold killer. He'd killed three times before and, from the look in his eye, he was prepared to kill again.

Travel hits and misses: Natalie Medlock

Actress Natalie Medlock loved her Botswana safari but found herself bonding with a friend for all the wrong reasons in India.

North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park

This park's windswept, grassy valleys and desolate badlands are softened by the explosion of wildflowers which appear each spring.

Luxury at the revamped Watergate (but bugs to work out)

After a US$125 million renovation, you can sleep in a burglar's room with a Potomac view at this Washington DC landmark, writes Molly Sinclair McCartney.

Find your perfect Caribbean holiday

If you aren't sure how to pick the right spot, Carol Sottili has some tips ...

China: Breath-taking Harbin

In January China's coolest city hits minus 15C but they still swim, writes Paul Purcell.