Tattoos, tulle and eleven-inch heels: Sydney's gay community turn up the heat and take it to the streets.

Walk through the treetops with Fleur Bainger as she sways on a series of suspended bridges 40m above ground level.

Two miles' worth of clubs, music stores and boutique hotels: saunter down Cape Town's most cosmopolitan street.

Meet an elder who paints his tribal songs, find out how to behave on the Islands and track down authentic art.

Car horns and the call to prayer - take an aural tour of Cairo and get a taste for the latest short-break hotspot.

First sung by a freed black slave, the call to prayer is a vital part of the Islamic tradition. Baxter Jackson visits the Middle East to find out all about it.

Got a hunger for fresh lobster, surfing and swimming with seals? Poppy Stockell finds all three on a tiny island off Scotland's west coast.

Dive in with Fleur Bainger as she heads to Coral Bay and gets up close and personal with whale sharks and their 300-tooth smiles.

You've heard the podcast, now get the facts on Brighton and get to Britain's famous seaside.

Is hearing believing? Listen in to the wild tales of Iceland's resident gnomes, dwarves, elves and hidden people.

Malaysia's biggest party delivers the best local sounds - not to mention Polish bagpipes.

How to get there and why you should venture beyond the Old City for legendary temples, the best massage and DIY BBQ

Want to escape the bustle of Bangkok? Just get off the main roads and into the canals, back- alleys and Skytrains.

Mountains one minute, Gucci and Prada the next - strap yourself in for a high-speed aural roadtrip through Andorra.

El Salvador has shaken off the strife of the past and is ready for a new chapter. Listen to the locals and their visions for the future.

If glitter and Kylie remixes don't do it for you, there's another side of Sydney's gay scene that just might.

Are they what they used to be? Fleur Bainger goes to Koh Pha-Ngan's most famous bash, where debate runs hot. Bucket cocktails - friend or foe?

Listen in as Fleur Bainger kicks up some sand in the town they call 'Dallas without the glitz'.

Sighing Tubes, lobster phones, music journalists and an 86-yr-old barmaid: cop an earful of London's cacophony.

The Mayans took sun worshipping to a new level, sacrificing themselves to get closer to their god. Join Ray on his final Mayan ruins tour: get tips on hiring local guides and discover the pyramid temple that acts as a seasonal calendar.

Explore the popular ruins of Palenque, with its preserved frescos, delicate drawings and camera-shy agoutis.

Three thousand kilometres and two very sore bums; Patrick Abboud meets Gab and Eva who are riding their bikes from Paris to Cairo.

Listen to the pounding rain and the hefty insects as you explore the ruins of Kohunlich and Dzibanche.

Listen to the first instalment of our four-part podcast on the ancient Mayan ruins of Yucatan. This week, the beachfront city of Tulum. Did they wear bikinis back then?

The chainsaws grind and the competition gets fierce in this podcast from Sapporo's Snow Festival frontline.

David Garrido goes from the training ring to ringside seats on the trail of the ancient art of Thai kickboxing.

Battle lines are drawn and the Barmy Army are ready to charge in this clash of the cricket titans.

Read Huck Finn, make a raft out of street trash and float down the Rhine. Sound good?

Listen up to the latest Icelandic sounds at the Iceland Airwaves music festival. Yes, there is life beyond Bjork.

If it's illegal, it must be fun, right? Get a taste for underground Stuttgart.

Listen to the magical mayhem of Galicia where markets hum, bagpipes skirl and oysters are shucked like castanets.

A good book or a nice lie down? Travellers tell us the best ways to cope with the long haul.

The courtyards and alleyways of Beijing's hutongs are vanishing under the developer's dozer.

Are you a lone wolf or always part of the group shot? Travellers tell us their preferred travel arrangements.

Nude camping in Croatia: It's tents up and kit off, among the international 'free body culture' set.

Anguilla: hard to pronounce, but oh so easy to love. Rob Crossan tunes into this stylish British corner of the Caribbean.

When the King of Lovely wants to talk, he calls George Dunford, the Prince of Sweet.

Tune in to the multicultural mashup that is the famous Camden market. It's music to your shell-likes.

As Hurricane John moves on, Puerto Vallarta is again airing its considerable cultural charms.

Soaring music and soaring spires - Robert Landon breaks bread with the nuns of northern Portugal.

Wee George is tartan himself up to gallivant around Glasgow with the latest bands.

The Berlin scene screams to be seen this summer. Come on, let us introduce you to the in-crowd.

The empire's last outpost stars staggering views, cute monkeys and dismal nightlife.

Pass here and go on. You're on the Road to Heaven.' Jack Kerouac

Each culture has its own way of getting ready for that one last trip of a lifetime.

Drink with the locals as we take you on a late-night crawl of Krakow's bars.

Rob Crossan is in Tristan da Cunha, recording the intriguing sounds and voices of the world's most remote island.

Got a motorcycle licence and two weeks to spare? Get over to India and take part in a colourful ride from Goa to Kerala on a Royal Enfield

What's the word on the streets of Melbourne? We ask visitors and locals during the Commonwealth Games.

Viva What Vegas? Not content with blackjack and yards of margaritas, Janet and Jane go off-strip to discover the bars and the art of The Other Vegas.

What the hell is the capital of Ghana? Think you know? Well here's your chance to show off, have fun, and maybe win a guidebook.

It'll take more than Hurricane Wilma to dampen the Mayan sprit. Join Suzanne Plank in the luscious green heart of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Author Matt Phillips can't get enough of Ethiopia. But is it your cup of chai?

Author George Dunford spills the beans on New Zealand. Learn about Lord of the Rings, lamingtons and essay extensions.

Ben and Marina are in the Basque country for a delicious evening with the Gastronomique Society. Hear the clang and sizzle in this tasty podcast.

When it comes to hot destinations, hell, any destinations, Tony Wheeler talks the talk and walks the walk. Albania or Algeria, anybody?

Fionn Davenport blows the cream off the top of his Guinness as he takes us on a tour of Dublin - and it all starts with a pint at Kehoe's.

Lonely Planet author Joe Cummings has a bunch of South-East Asian secrets and he's not afraid to share them. Here he blows the lid on the region's most authentic curries.

Brrr, Bolivia. Author David Atkinson can't stop asking 'porque estas tarde'. He also can't stop ordering 'Viagra' soup and jellied sheep's head.

Central Mexico's colourful towns have author Andrew Dean Nystrom's heart. He's still not sure about the chilli ice cream though.

Author Ryan Ver Berkmoes tells us why Bali is still Bali, despite the recent bombings. It's just a smile away.

Author Pableaux Johnson shares his experience of Hurricane Katrina. The good news - don't cancel your 2006 Mardi Gras plans just yet.

How lonely is it at Lonely Planet? Very Lonely for host Scott McNeely who's sitting by the phone wondering when someone will call to tell him about their inspiring travels. Please, somebody phone Scott!

A symphony of sounds awaits you as Lonely Planet authors Verity Campbell and Virginia Maxwell take you on a wander through Istanbul.

Where is the 'rockingest' town in Colombia? Michael Kohn, currently residing in the bohemian corner of Bogota, lets us in on the secrets of one of the most exciting new travel destinations.

What made legendary chef Alice Waters, founder of Chez Panisse Restaurant in California, become a chef? All it took was a cup of tea, a small bit of cheese, and the unexpected kindness of a stranger.

Lonely Planet author Paul Clammer reckons there's nothing scary about Nigeria, except maybe the goat's head soup... If you want to know more, grab a cold Guinness and join him on his pot-holed journey.

Rafael Wlodarski talks about tsunami-affected Thailand. He's seen a remarkable recovery - mai pen rai, as locals would say.

Listen in for an insider's guide to St Petersburg. Simon Richmond gives you his top 3 places to visit that aren't on the tourist trail plus the low-down on when to buy your furry hat.