Aussie Stomping Grounds: In South Australia, the wines have funny names -- and go down easy. (Post, Oct. 31, 2004)

Touched by an Emu: And a koala. And dolphins. And fairy penguins. On an Aussie wildlife tour, it's easy to do what comes naturally. (Post, June 8, 2003)

Meat Pies, Get Your Meat Pies! (Post, March 2, 2003)

Horseback Outback: On the Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive, the author went from greenhorn to jillaroo. (Post, Jan. 5, 2003)

Aussie Bridge Climb, From the Ground Up (Post, May 19, 2002)

Auckland's Ponsonby: So Boho (Post, Feb. 13, 2005)

The Best Place on Any Earth: Since appearing as Middle-earth in 'The Lord of the Rings,' New Zealand has been packing them in. Well fie on Frodo! With knockout vistas and life-of-the-party locals, this is simply . . . (Post, April 4, 2004)

Art Deco, Kiwi Style (Post, Oct. 12, 2003)

In New Zealand, a Soaring Success (Post, March 23, 2003)

Auckland Unfurled: Don't Dismiss the America's Cup City (Post, Sept. 22, 2002)