Travel Journalist/Digital Producer
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Kiwi après-ski: The best ski bars and iconic winter pubs
Unwind after a day on the slopes at these iconic apres-ski institutions in New Zealand.
Inside the turret of Canterbury's historic luxury retreat
Juliette Sivertsen finds restoration and nourishment at a luxury lodge in Tai Tapu.
Adults Only: Best child-free retreats for ultimate relaxation
Call the babysitter and prepare for a properly peaceful summer escape.
Dream destination: Hiking the highlights of the Jordan Trail
When we can travel again, hiking in ancient Jordan will be good for body and soul.
Trip Notes: The conversation that made our Travel Editor cry
Listen: The lost dreams of the writers of a travel magazine.
Raise a glass to six of the prettiest wine regions in New Zealand
These wine regions never fail to impress.
Get Lisa Carrington's golden guns with these top NZ kayak and canoe trips
Continue the Olympics vibe at home and pick up the paddle.
'I went to Fiji and couldn't eat a thing': Travel with an eating disorder
Count memories, not calories.
Kiwi actor Michelle Langstone on the staggering beauty of Milford Sound
Why Fiordland is best visited in winter.
Hotels with tubs: NZ's best stays with the best soaks
Nothing says indulgence like an oversized hotel bath tub.
Karapiro: Five golden reasons to visit the home of NZ rowing
Celebrate our golden athletes with a visit to Karapiro.
Celebrity food writer's narrow escape from Australia lockdown
"I thought it would be really safe."
Save the date: New Zealand's upcoming wine and food festivals
Block out the calendar and support our favourite local producers.
Top tips to plan your Cook Islands holiday
Soak up the sunset, salt and sand of this tropical getaway.
Transtasman bubble: Opinion - I'm a travel writer and I'm having an identity crisis
How do you make a living when the world keeps pushing you away?
Top tips for how to plan for family holidays
Bring snacks, plan around nap-times, and fib to your kids about the music on offer.
How to deal with homesickness when travelling
Homesickness can become a debilitating experience for some.
Five of the coolest art hotels in NZ
Forget the cookie-cutter hotel - these gorgeous stays have personality and flair.
Trip Notes: Survival stories from NZ's toughest adventure trail
Travel tips for the adventurous souls.
This is what you learn on a women-only health retreat
Juliette Sivertsen gets a new leash on life, but some habits are too good to give up.
Matariki rising: How to get the perfect star photograph
Astrophotography is having its moment in the moonlight this month.
Wellness with wow factor: NZ's most luxurious spa retreats
Overhaul your health with these indulgent spa experiences.
Trip Notes podcast: What defines luxury travel?
Listen: How would you travel if money was no issue?
Sydney's new Little National Hotel proves big things come in small packages
Enjoy Sydney's big city life at this cleverly-designed hotel.
Can a weekend hot pool retreat heal body and mind?
It's easy to find mindful moments on a weekend wellness retreat but how to make them last?
In hot water: The best places to bathe in New Zealand
Where to warm up in warm water this winter.
Craving a child-free holiday? Have an adults-only bubble escape
Find someone to take care of the kids - then let someone else take care of you.
Go NZ! Unexpected winter adventures in nature
There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.
Friluftsliv: The new Nordic concept to embrace this winter
Move over hygge and lagom - friluftsliv is the philosophy we need this winter.
The Martinborough Hotel: Classy base for a Wairarapa weekend
Rest your head in charming space after a day of wine tasting in Martinborough.
What's new, Sydney? Fresh hotels, restaurants and experiences
Central Sydney's been making itself new again, just in time to welcome back Kiwi visitors.
Travel Well: How to sleep better when travelling
Try these different tools to help you drift off to dreamland.
Travel sketching: capturing travel without a camera
Juliette Sivertsen swaps the camera for a pen.
Moondance, heartbreak and zombies; Julia Stone's life in song
Indie favourite Julia Stone reveals the songs that inspired her to become a musician.
An ex-flight attendant's guide to travelling with mental distress
Tips for flight attendants and passengers as they take to the skies in our new bubble.
Hotel review: A dreamy escape at a luxury vineyard villa
You can practically taste the wine from your bed at this villa in the vines.
Transtasman bubble open: What it's like to fly to Australia
Juliette Sivertsen takes the first Transtasman bubble flight out of Auckland to Sydney.
Live: Tearful reunions as transtasman travel bubble opens, PM thanks Kiwis
About 400 quarantine-free weekly flights will arrive at and depart from Auckland Airport.
Mindful hiking: Upgrade your tramp for a wellbeing boost
Benefits include improved memory and lower stress levels.
Brain fuel: Five kid-friendly educational days out
Their little minds will explode with all the new information they gain.
Travel Well: Why you should always keep a travel journal
A travel diary offers more than just a collection of holiday memories.
Flair and personality: Central Auckland's Hotel DeBrett
A nod to the Art Deco era adds personality to this iconic Auckland hotel.
I did a boudoir photoshoot and this is what I learnt about my body
"It feels like you're giving the middle finger to those societal demands."
Travel Well: Is travel therapeutic or just an escape from reality?
Are your travels a healthy respite or a way to avoid uncomfortable realities?
Rachel Hunter on why being in nature brings her 'back home'
The Kiwi supermodel loves to escape into nature to restore her wellbeing.
No kids allowed: the best adults-only retreats in NZ
These lodges, restaurants and cocktail bars provide a space for grown-up conversations.
Try this on holiday to deal with back-to-work stress
Add these tips to your toolbox to learn how to be present in travel.
Can a holiday romance last? For these couples, they have
What happens when a chance meeting while travelling turns into something more?
Travel Well: Why travel is good for your mental health
Try these different types of trips to enhance your wellbeing.
City beach breaks: A beachfront vibe in the concrete jungle
Just because you're in the city, doesn't mean you can't feel like you're at the beach.
Formica tables and long-drop loos: Kiwi bach culture
A home for mismatched cutlery, old furniture and jigsaw puzzles with one missing piece.
Yum! Auckland chefs share their favourite parts of the city
A guide to the neighbourhoods of Auckland, according to the city's top foodies.
Our meanings and memories of the beaches we love
What does the beach mean for you? Writers explain what their favourite means to them.
The Man On The Island: Life off-grid on Rakino Island
"Once you've seen paradise, why would you look anywhere else?"
Outsider's guide to New Zealand, from our friends overseas
See these world-famous attractions in New Zealand before the crowds return.
NZ's stunning snorkel and dive spots
Grab the fins, snorkel or scuba gear and dive into our beautiful underwater world.
Martinborough: How pinot noir taps into a person's psyche
There's a certain type of person who makes pinot noir - and they live in Martinborough.
The Man On The Island: Life on the off-grid island of Rakino
"Once you've seen paradise, why would you look anywhere else?"
Escape Artist: Mark Stafford on art, grief and blokeism
The former TAB frontman talks about blokeism, grief and using art to escape pain.
Hotel review: Beachfront living in Bowentown
Escape from the city this summer with a beachfront apartment that feels like home.
Howzat! Black Caps share their backyard cricket locations
Where do Tom Latham and other Kiwi cricketers go for a spot of backyard cricket?
Notes on a menu: Kind Cafe, Morningside
Juliette Sivertsen learns about the kindness of food in Morningside.
Top chefs spill beans on favourite Auckland dining spots
A guide to the neighbourhoods of Auckland, according to the city's top foodies.
Go NZ! Gourmet hiking trip celebrates Coromandel cuisine
There's an easy way to indulge your taste buds on a foodie hiking trip.
Go NZ! A thrill seeker's guide to New Zealand
These heart-thumping activities will help you release all that 2020 tension.
Bubbles, social distancing: How languages evolve during a pandemic
Juliette Sivertsen explores some of the pandemic terms that are now in everyday use.
Room Check: What it's like to stay at Hotel Chatham on the Chatham Islands
Gets a taste of life on Rēkohu at this iconic waterfront hotel.
Sir John Kirwan's travel documentary is an emotional return to his life in Japan
"I wasn't expecting it, but a lot of emotions came flooding back."
How to strengthen your mental health with travel
How reimagining travel can support your wellbeing.
Travel memories of a Fijian island paradise
A day trip to Beachcomber Island represents so much more than just fun in the sun.
Travelling in a wheelchair: 'We're treated like second-class citizens'
People with disabilities are willing to pay for travel, but many places aren't suitable.
Flying solo: The best places to visit for some alone time
Where to find joy when you're travelling solo.
Travel tips: How to pack an eco-friendly picnic
As we get closer to spring, here's how to minimise the waste on your next picnic.
Robyn Malcolm on This Town: 'Pain is funny'
The film is the first Kiwi movie to be released since lockdown.
RNZB dancer Kihiro Kusukami on keeping the joy in performance
"Performing makes me feel proud of my art."
Go NZ: The best long walks for a short break
The best half and full-day walks when you're on a short getaway around New Zealand.
The lifestyle and diet of a yoga studio founder
Intermittent fasting, meditation and yoga are the tools for a sound body and mind.