Chinese emperors dubbed Shaolin Temple the First under Heaven and blanketed in the first snowfall of winter it truly looks otherwordly. The temple is built on Mt Shaoshi and when we arrive night is falling and snow is thick on the ground. Ice covers the little stone footbridge tourists cross to enter… More
12:00PM Wednesday February 10, 2010
Under $1300 Fly return from Auckland to Cairns and spend seven nights at Rydges Esplanade Resort - all priced… More
12:00PM Tuesday February 09, 2010
As we wandered along the trail, admiring the spectacular views of Ruapehu soaring in front, the verdant farmland… More
4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010
To be honest, I can't tell you whether you can get a decent cup of coffee in Vancouver. What I can tell you, however… More
11:00AM Tuesday February 09, 2010
What do we, as New Zealanders, do to highlight our nationality when we're overseas? Sometimes, of course, displays… More
Valentine essentials
Love at the Langham Auckland's Langham hotel has the answer to Valentine's Day gift-giving with a range of luxury packages sure to woo. If you're wanting to go all out try the… More
Macquarie Island: South Westies
So there's this bull elephant seal having a snooze on the beach at Sandy Bay on Macquarie Island. It's not fully mature but still weighs in at a couple of tonnes. And down the beach… More
$15 for Jetstar airport lounge
Jetstar has opened a pay-per-use lounge at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal. Passengers travelling on Jetstar's domestic network can purchase entry to the Akarana Lounge to… More
US airline to charge $8 for blankets
If you want a pillow and blanket in economy class on American Airlines, it's going to cost you. The airline will charge US$8 ($11.51) for a pillow and blanket in economy ("coach")… More
Antarctica climb planned
A group of New Zealand climbers will leave this month for Antarctica with plans to climb Mt Parry. The group hope to take a previously unexplored route to the remote 2520m summit… More
Vanuatu: Dancing to the beat of an island haven
Chief Nelson is waiting on the beach. You can't really tell from this distance that the diminutive figure in a blue Hawaiian-style shirt with missing front teeth is the big kahuna… More
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