From the Archives,1996:Clinton says thanks to'a remarkable nation'

From the Archives,1996:Clinton says thanks to'a remarkable nation'

On November 19,1996,US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary landed in Sydney. In his address at Lady Macquarie's Chair,Clinton thanked this"remarkable community".

  • byJohn Huxley

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From the Archives,1988:Fastest man on earth a drug cheat

From the Archives,1988:Fastest man on earth a drug cheat

On this day in 1988,Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson won the 100m final at the Seoul Olympics. Three days later he tested positive to a banned performance-enhancing drug and was disqualified.

  • byJohn Huxley
From the Archives,2006:Australia's historic World Cup win over Japan

From the Archives,2006:Australia's historic World Cup win over Japan

On June 12,2006,Tim Cahill scored Australia's first ever goal at the FIFA World Cup finals,in a thrilling come from behind victory over Japan.

  • byJohn Huxley
Rutland,England:The smallest county in England

Rutland,England:The smallest county in England

The smallest county in England is home to a quirky history.

  • byJohn Huxley
Majestic Princess cruise,Australia-New Zealand:A Michelin-starred chef,luxurious spa and millions of other reasons to cruise

Majestic Princess cruise,Australia-New Zealand:A Michelin-starred chef,luxurious spa and millions of other reasons to cruise

Whether it's a soothing massage in the Lotus spa or dining on dining in fine style,you'll find your niche aboard the Majestic Princess.

  • byJohn Huxley
Cruise New Zealand:See Great Barrier Island's dark sky sanctuary and Maori culture

Cruise New Zealand:See Great Barrier Island's dark sky sanctuary and Maori culture

An incomparable heavenly vista,geysers and the Hobbit's"movie habitat"await on a cruise that lets the locals tell you their stories.

  • byJohn Huxley
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Travel in Guatemala:The one rare thing worth seeing in Central America's most diverse country

Travel in Guatemala:The one rare thing worth seeing in Central America's most diverse country

We have flown 27 hours to this country to see just one thing:it's big,very rare and slightly comical.

  • byJohn Huxley
On board The Ghan:Travelling Adelaide to Darwin on a luxury train

On board The Ghan:Travelling Adelaide to Darwin on a luxury train

It's a rail trip that traverses not only the width of a nation,but a chunk of its history and culture.

  • byJohn Huxley
Flores,Indonesia:Sacred sites,stunning natural bounty and dragons too

Flores,Indonesia:Sacred sites,stunning natural bounty and dragons too

The island of Flores,named by early European visitors for the abundance of flamboyant,red flowers found on local trees,offers so much more than a fascinating history.

  • byJohn Huxley
Dudley Black Country Living Museum:Living England's history

Dudley Black Country Living Museum:Living England's history

The Black Country is a place like no other;a seemingly unlovable place that gained its name in the mid-19th century for its dirty industries,its coal,its grime,its smoke.

  • byJohn Huxley
New Caledonia:Where you can get a taste of France without leaving the Pacific

New Caledonia:Where you can get a taste of France without leaving the Pacific

A trip that offers something different but is not too far to travel.

  • byJohn Huxley