If the idea of the long flight Down Under fills you with dread, Will Hide suggests seven cities where you can break your journey along the way.

Malaysia's Dylan Thomas landscapes and Devonshire cream teas help prepare Ellie for home

Andy Pietrasik finds Malaysia and Indonesia to be tolerant and safe.

Kuala Lumpur: At first Sue scarcely notices her transition from East Malaysia to West; she continues to enjoy the peace of the rainforest, and finds herself in yet another cave. However a visit to Kuala Lumpur, where she climbs the KL Tower only to find people hurling themselves from the top, soon serves to highlight the differences...