Have you ever wondered what people are talking about when they say ePassport? Well find out why Australia is the leader in development of biometric passport technology and was one of the first countries to introduce an ePassport.

Why choose SPAIN for your next incentive or conference?

Spain is a fantastic choice for all MICE events for many reasons including its unique culture, history, tradition, people, gastronomy, lifestyle and entertainment value.

Flying economy class for business purposes can be quite an ordeal, particularly when flying long-haul. It isn't just the fact that you're usually stuck in a seat that isn't exactly roomy. The food that is served sometimes leaves something to be desired and, on the more crowded planes, your ears ring to the sound of wailing children and scolding parents for most of the flight.

Downtown is LA's creative bulls-eye, where world-class architecture, cutting-edge restaurants, avant-guard art and of-the-moment nightlife come together as one. Here's a 24-hour itinerary of how visitors can thrill to Pritzker Prize-winning buildings (the Academy Awards of architecture), fabulous food and sizzling sports and entertainment:

If you are fed up with the same old routine and feel it's time for something a bit more adventurous this year, men's Web site askmen.com has come up with a list of the top 10 exhilarating activities for 2008.

Our heroic leader returned safe and sound from his adventure up Cerro Aconcagua and although his trip was extremely challenging he enjoyed it thoroughly.

John commented on his achievement by saying "It is the toughest thing I have ever done. It's a very tough mountain and not everyone is successful in accomplishing their goal to make it to the top."

We continue our series on destinations that are under threat from rapid development, global warming, pollution and deforestation.

The web site askmen.com recently came up with top 10 list of ancient and treasured sites, that whether due to environmental causes, over-tourism or conflict, are at risk.

To visit these or any other destinations before they disappear, please contact our leisure department on 08 9442 0100.

Downtown Buenos Aires is as sophisticated as any European city, with its wide avenues, fine colonial architecture and rows of pavement cafes. The city was built by French, Italian and Spanish immigrants and the Porteños (locals) still regard themselves as more European than South American. Travellers walking through the leafy parks and boulevards could be forgiven for thinking they were in Madrid, Paris or Milan.

It is impossible not to fall in love with Paris. The city's people are stylish and flirtatious, its architecture seductive, its restaurants and nightlife devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and its streets are scattered with dreams.