Sri Lanka
Lessons learned the easy way
Thatched huts line the wide, sandy beach offering surf lessons and surfboard hire as well as other water sports.
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Andrew Taylor
Andrew Taylor is the Deputy Arts Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald
The new masters of apres ski
The pristine powder and enchanting scenery make Valle Nevado seem heaven-sent.
Flight Test
Worth flying for the in-flight safety video
It's worth flying Air New Zealand just to watch the in-flight safety videos.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's five-star monkey business
It's a glass half-full for the cranky macaque and his gang of droopy-nippled alcoholics who slurp up the spilt gin.
South Australia
Vino and velo at Tour Down Under
The six stages of the Tour Down Under take in the vineyards of the Barossa and McLaren Vale.
What to do in four days in Queenstown
Hit the slopes, try some adrenaline-packed adventures or just chill out in some of Queenstown's finest eateries.
Thailand
Thailand: From bike rack to ruins
His fortune in hand, Andrew Taylor pedals into the quiet of some of Thailand's magnificent historic ruins.
The best job in the world? Postie on this route
Wild weather, dramatic landscapes, friendly canines, history and colourful characters are all part of a trip on the Magic Mail Boat around New Zealand's Queen Charlotte Sound.
Cavallo Point offers luxury with California cool
A former army post, this luxury lodge commands respect for its style, views and attention to detail.
Peru
Peru 'misfortune' teller delivers bad news
The promise of learning what the future holds is irresistible even if it feels faintly like a drug deal.
Bountiful Biltmore
A relaxed vibe makes this the perfect place to chill out in the sun.
Australia
Lord of the islands: Australia's own breathtaking Pacific paradise won't last
Australia's own Pacific paradise is diverse: It ranges from magnificent to breathtaking, writes Andrew Taylor.
Kept in the dark
Deep inside a limestone cave, pitch black apart from a weak beam of light from my head torch, I’ve crawled into many people’s worst nightmare.
NSW
Twenty reasons to visit Blue Mountains
Wowing visitors for millions of years, the Three Sisters have long been guaranteed crowd-pleasers in the Blue Mountains.
Oasis of relaxation
Amid the neon-lit bars and clubs of Bangkok is a place of calm, elegance and luxury, writes Andrew Taylor.
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