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The middle seat is still comfortable in Air New Zealand's premium economy.

Airline review: Air New Zealand, Boeing 777 premium economy, Auckland to Houston

Ten hours of sleep, and possibly the best entertainment system in the sky.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
Buzz Aldrin and the Lunar Module on the moon.

Space Centre Houston marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing

In the lead up to the 50-year-anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we go face to hatch with the original command module at Space Centre Houston.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt
Thriving arts scene: Graffiti artist GONZO247's mural in downtown Houston.

Things to do in Houston, USA: The three-minute guide

The US's fourth largest city offers everything from Texas barbecue to exploring a space shuttle replica.

  • by Rob McFarland
Premium economy on Air New Zealand 777-200.

Airline review: Air New Zealand premium economy, Sydney to Houston via Auckland

There's a dedicated crew and extra touches include hot towels and sparkling wine after take-off

  • by Rob McFarland
Diners feast at Franklin Barbecue in Austin.

Texas barbecues: Ribs, brisket and the biggest steaks in town

Yes everything does seem bigger in Texas – including appetites for meat.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
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One for the bucket list: The Toilet Seat Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas.

The 11 weirdest museums to visit in the USA

From moist towelettes, to toilet seats to sex. Here are 11 unusual if obscure US attractions for tourists.

Rodeo action.

Round up the cowboys

Louise Goldsbury takes to the roads of Texas in search of men in stetsons and musicians on form.

Cosmic fashion ... space suits on display at the Kennedy Space Centre.

Across the final frontier

David Whitley launches himself on an exploration of the universe with feet firmly on Earth.

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Your questions

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The Lone Star plate

Guy Wilkinson packs his appetite to boldly venture where the meals are bigger than, well, Texas.

  • by Guy Wilkinson