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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

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A dome away from home

Alyth Grant scopes out an escarpment.

Roaming Rob Roy

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

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

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

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.