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Super tramp

The legend of Davey Gunn was inspiring, but Richard Tulloch preferred to experience the beauty of New Zealand's Fiordland with some creature comforts. more

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Airline to introduce fingerprint check-in

Scandinavian airline SAS Sweden will allow passengers to identify themselves with a fingerprint for domestic flights.

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Australia

That's the spirit

Graham Simmons visits a small country town with some big attractions.

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Here's the thing. I don't agree with whaling. I'm sickened by the sight of whales being harpooned in our oceans, and it drives mad that whalers continue to get away with these "scientific research" excuses. But if I was travelling through Japan (or Iceland, or Norway), and was...

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World's largest swimming pool

Photos Chilean resort makes a splash with its world record swimming pool.

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Short breaks

Sodden romance

The elements conspire against Elicia Murray during a night aboard a luxury yacht.

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History, ahoy

Joanna Hall tours the eastern Mediterranean's ancient civilisations on board a luxury ship.

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Food and wine Secrets revealed
Spas and resorts Rubbing shoulders with the locals

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Rio de Janeiro

The international tourist crowd take advantage of Rio's ritzy side - there are innumerable opportunities to be decadent. But Rio also has much to offer the budget traveller.