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Bali: What to do on a family holiday
Adventures and learning experiences await, writes Helen van Berkel
Latest from Asia Holidays
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Fun for all the family: Everything's easy, breezy, at this Bali resort
A renewed family focus has many benefits for guests at this Bali resort.
Asia: It takes a village in Flores, Indonesia
Janie Walker leaves her home comforts behind in Indonesia.
Family travel: Why Singapore is the perfect long-haul stopover
A long-haul journey needs a great stopover along the way and Singapore is just the place
China: New ideas in old Beijing
Long after Beijing hosted the Olympics, Chris Leadbeater finds it's still at a crossroads.
Blowing your nose, eating on the go, littering: What not to do in Japan
Japan's customs can be confusing, but there are simple ways to fit in when you travel
China: In awe of the Great Wall
Anna Hartley finds the landmark is both awe-inspiring and smaller than you think.
Japan: Snow problem
Cat Weakley discovers bowing attendants at ski lifts, fabulous food and legendary powder.
Japan: Dos and don'ts of skiing in Japan
Eating and drinking costs are comparable to those in European ski resorts.
Singapore: The past revived and refreshed
Jane Jeffries explores five of the city state's great neighbourhoods.
Kathmandu: An authentic Nepal experience
Ancient beliefs and modern life makes for an epic contrast in Kathmandhu.
Sri Lanka: The Airbnb shuffle
Jonathan Norman checks out when he discovers there's no bowl to eat his cornflakes from.
Kobe: Highs and lows
Neil Porten visits the hills and the harbourside to check out historic sites.
Dan Carter's hidden gems for Kiwis visiting Japan
All Black legend Dan Carter recommends some hidden gems for Kiwis visiting Japan.
Tokyo: Stranger delights for the RWC 2019
Tokyo has many other intriguing delights for visitors as Dylan Cleaver discovers
Hong Kong: Big sleepover
A big bustling city can still be a friendly place for the family to stop over.
Thailand: Fiona Bruce returns to paradise
Fiona Bruce revisits the country she visited as a backpacker 30 years ago.
Japan's blossoming AI technology predicts cherry bloom
As cherry blossoms bloom early in Japan, AI is being used to predict the start of spring.
Thailand: A Bite of Bangkok
Residents of the Thai capital share their inside knowlege, writes Linda Meads.
Taiwan: Rich history
The island nation off the Chinese mainland has a fascinating and proud culture.
Maldives: Islands of dreams
These new luxurious hotels will inspire you to make dreams a reality.
Thailand: There's an island with your name on it
Eli Orzessek recommends the best Thai islands, whatever you need from a holiday.
India: Rich pleasures in the land of rajahs
Go big and go beautiful on a first visit to India, writes Jo Bell.
China's until-recently Forbidden City opens to public at night
Traditionally off-limits at night for anyone except emperors the city is open to visitors.