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    Nothing beats travelling by rail

    A panoramic view of Berliner U-Bahn with Oberbaum Bridge in the background. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

    Nothing beats travelling by rail

    Visit some of Europe’s great capitals by train in this extract from  Lonely Planet’s "Dream Trips of the World". 

    Mediterranean history to savour

    The glorious old Teatro Greco. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Mediterranean history to savour

    Sicily is a nation within a nation; the adjacent ball to Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula, writes Mike Yardley. 

    Rob Roy Glacier beckons

    Scenes from Rob Roy Track. PHOTOS: MARK PRICE

    Rob Roy Glacier beckons

    Mark Price seized the opportunity to walk the oft closed Rob Roy Glacier track.

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    A dome away from home

    No more effort required for this view.

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    A dome away from home

    Alyth Grant scopes out an escarpment. 

    Roaming Rob Roy

    Rob Roy glacier. PHOTOS: DEANNA GERLACH

    Roaming Rob Roy

    Summer holidays are a great time to get out and explore New Zealand’s wonderful back country.

    Pristine, majestic lake a must

    Lake Marian. PHOTO: DEANNA GERLACH

    Pristine, majestic lake a must

    A second extract from Wild Walks Aotearoa, by Hannah-Rose Watt.

    Small eateries, big tastes

    The entrance to Gotanda Hills, where there are three floors of tiny restaurants. PHOTO: HOSHINO...

    Small eateries, big tastes

    Gotanda Hills was not a deluxe dining destination at first sight.

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    24 hours in Methven

    Ōpuke thermal pools and spa — connect with yourself and the landscape. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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    24 hours in Methven

    Soaring over a patchwork of paddocks, soaking in pure mountain water and speeding upriver: Lisa Scott spends a weekend in Canterbury’s coolest little town.

    Into the wild

    Into the heart of the Earnslaw Burn. PHOTOS: HANNAH-ROSE WATT

    Into the wild

      Experienced tramper Hannah-Rose Watt, of Christchurch, hopes to inspire more people to enjoy the country’s great outdoors. Here is an extract from her new book, Wild Walks Aotearoa.

    Samoa: top 10

    Photo: Gillian Vine

    Samoa: top 10

    Gillian Vine lines up 10 things to see and do on your Samoan escape.

    Land of stunning vistas

    The first evening, at the campsite in Gwatt. PHOTOS: JOHANNES GULDNER

    Land of stunning vistas

    A week of Swiss wonders: photography student Johannes Guldner explores the heart of the Alps.

    Glorious San Sebastian

    The beautiful walking tunnel that leads from Concha beach to Antiguo. PHOTOS: ALEX HANNAGAN

    Glorious San Sebastian

    A trip to San Sebastian is a dive into sheer beauty, reports Alex Hannagan.

    Icebergs are born

    A humpback whale breaches among the icebergs at Ilulissat. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK

    Icebergs are born

    People sit in silence at Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord.

    Serenity in Vietnam’s huge caves

    Hang Son Doong Cave — the largest cave in the world.

    Serenity in Vietnam’s huge caves

    Vietnam’s cave kingdom makes Lonely Planet’s list of 60 of the world’s most serene spaces.

    Friendly, culturally unique

    Slaughter Bay.

    Friendly, culturally unique

    In this excerpt from Ultimate Island Escapes: Australia, travel blogger Emma Shaw offers her tips and recommendations for exploring Norfolk Island.

    Stepping back in time

    Looking down on the Grand Canal from the Rialto Bridge.

    Stepping back in time

    Eleanor Hughes steps back in time on a barge and bike tour of northern Italy.

    Making ‘scents’ of London

    Smell of the dog. Never a dull moment on the Underground.

    Making ‘scents’ of London

    London is a treat not just for sightseeing but for all five senses, as Paul Gorman discovers.

    From Daleks to cave trolls

    The monster vault at the "Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder" exhibition in Wellington has life-sized...

    From Daleks to cave trolls

    On a recent trip to Wellington, Rebecca Fox took advantage of a rainy day to visit a couple of the city's mind-bending indoor attractions.

    Cycling in Switzerland

    Alpine views are very distracting when cycle touring in Switzerland. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

    Cycling in Switzerland

    A new 380km cycle route from Lucerne includes spectacular alpine views and pastoral backcountry — not to mention delicious local cheese and wine, Sarah Gillespie discovers.

    Quick Qatar refresh

    Doha’s Souq Al Waqif was restored 20 years ago. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE

    Quick Qatar refresh

    Gillian Vine takes a break in Qatar.
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