Let me commence this story by stating that the Disney Californian Adventure is in no way a lesser of the two theme parks in the Disneyland resort.

The flat of her foot is exposed, toes clinching to the thong of a plastic slipper. Were it not for this I would have thought the painting Parisian, but here, in El Salvador’s Suchitoto, listening to a tale of lost love, last hope and redemption through art, I learn there are things universal, made local in the details.

If there is one place that truly encapsulates all the finest aspects Norway or indeed even Scandinavia, it absolutely has to be magical and mighty Western Fjords.

Being a keen photographer with a soft spot for sunrise and sunset photos, I was determined while in Bali to make a visit to the famous temple by the sea known as Tanah Lot, in hope of snapping a photo as the sun set.

Revisiting one of my favourite theme parks brought back so many great memories of my childhood.

Holiday Goddess, Alison Carmichael-Rulten takes on pinball, gondolas and chocolate – and a faux Johnny Depp.

The seemingly endless smiles and giggles emanating from the little traveller in our group quickly dispelled the myth that Universal Studios is not suitable for the under five.

Who wants sugar in their tea? The Mad Hatter asked. Everyone cheered. It is at this moment when I realised the greatest thing for the 'little traveller' was the parks unique way to bring treasured favourites to life, such as a favoured classic, Alice in wonderland.

Visitors to NHM’s Dinosaur Hall will find themselves up close and personal with some of prehistory’s most commanding and beguiling creatures.

From the infamous ‘Rat Pack’ performances of the 1960’s to the unforgettable ‘Elvis years’, Las Vegas is synonymous with hosting the best of the best and then some.

As part of my ‘celebrity’ experience in the USA, I decided to visit all of the major studios in town that offer behind-the-scenes tours to get a glimpse of some of that movie magic.

Grandvewe Cheese is Tasmania’s only organic ‘Sheep Milk Cheesery’ and overlooks the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, a mere three kilometres south of Woodbridge.

It started with a coat. In need of a good wash, it’s lining in tatters and missing a button (or three); it was the single most perfect piece of clothing I had ever seen. So began my obsession with Sydney’s market scene.

It has it all: a town sheriff, loaded cowboys and a mysterious crime, cows, extreme heights, ain’t afraid of some grime. It’s Agroventures for excitement, laughs and fun times.

If you don’t know Yoon Eun Hye than you’ve been living under a rock or somewhere other than Asia.

I’m not usually an early riser. But when a morning drive through one of South Africa’s beautiful game reserves beckons, I’m the first one up. Forget the worm – this bird wants to catch an elephant, or a rhino, or even a hyena.

There’s always that one photo that brings back a figurative sea of memories: clear blue waters, a cool breeze and something faintly prehistoric.

When Bart Simpson is stranded on a deserted island in season nine of the Simpsons, he naively asks whiz-kid Martin Prince to make a radio and Nintendo out of coconuts. Impossible? Maybe. But whilst the versatility of the coconut may not extend to electronics, this remarkable fruit is able to provide for just about anything else, particularly in the Philippines.

Sushi, Tempura, Ramen, Yakisoba … You probably know these dishes. But what about Ishikari-nabe, Hiyajiru, Funazushi, Fukagawa-meshi?

A dog chases a thrown coconut through the spray of water, our guide runs past barefoot, and we’re clinging to a rope, eyes wild and smiles big.

It’s not often that I see lunch as an unwanted distraction, particularly when it is as appetizing as the buffet offered on Vanuatu's Coongoola day trip.

Surveying photos of the Castle Chillon I imagine pulling up to the fortress would be like stepping into the fifteenth century where I would expect (and hope) to see dragons fly over the towering, historic structure, knights riding on horseback and wizards strolling past juggling potion bottles and charms.

If you’re adventurous and want a ‘real’ life experience, one that differs from the usual beaten track of austere hotel rooms and overcrowded landmarks, a homestay in Malaysia is perfect.

They say that eyes are the window into the soul and in this case the London eye provides the perfect vantage point to gaze at the heart and soul of London city.