The thrill of climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge

Veteran bridge climber 83-year-old Lloyd Poulton

Oprah did it, and 83-year-old Lloyd Poulton did it too, and one couple got married on it. In fact over 2.7 million people have climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge.

How do you deal with the visitor from hell?

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The dilemma is this – how do you tell a visitor who is trashing your hospitality and trust to get out of your house?

Travel deals: Europe, Dubai, Greece, Spain

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Where in the world do you want to go? Every day I receive emails on travel deals from all over the world, so here’s a regular hit list of the best.

Paddling down the Amazon on a raft. Seriously.

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Over 50 teams are expected to take part in the 13th annual Great River Amazon Raft Race event this October in Peru. Wacky, weird and what an excellent adventure!

Berlin’s art scene comes alive in autumn

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There’s no better time to visit Berlin than in autumn when the colors of the season are vivid and the arts scene comes to life after summer holidays.

Mountain and medina adventures in Morocco

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With some of the Middle East too unsettled for tourism, travellers’ tastes for adventures are turning to the mountains and medinas of Morocco.

China’s Macau and Portugal all tarted up

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What do the Chinese island of Macau and Portugal have in common? Delicious little tarts.

Tahiti is a heavenly place to get hitched

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Tahiti is heartbreakingly beautiful, so what a perfect place to get married.

Spicy laksa is a must eat in South-East Asia

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Laksa is a big slurpy bowl of crunchy, creamy and spicy surprises. It has to be one of the best things to eat when travelling in South-East Asia.

9/11 memorial and museum opens

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Occupying eight of the 16 acres at the World Trade Center, the 911 Memorial, now open to visitors, is a tribute to the past and a place of hope for the future.