OpinionWildlife bonanza in the Okavango DeltaCamp Okavango is an oasis of tall leafy trees and statuesque palms, writes Jill Worrall.01 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionBoteti's life-giving waters flow againThe Boteti River is not, as some travel brochures and websites say, dry.29 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelWaikato River Trails: Backcountry with hidden beautiesThe Waikato River Trails section of the NZ Bike Trail opens up a beautiful tract of backcountry North Island. 28 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelHauraki Rail Trail: In the shadow of a gold mountainWayne Thompson cycles the Karangahake Gorge section of Nga Haerenga and finds marvels of a bygone era.27 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelSweden: Searching for the perfect iceNordic skating is a favourite winter pastime on the pristine ice that stretches amid the islands of Stockholm's archipelago, writes Aglaja Adam.19 Dec 09:30 PM
TravelZambia: Trailing leopards on a night safari Zambia is not nearly as firmly on the African safari trail as some of its neighbours, especially Tanzania and Botswana.19 Dec 03:00 AM
TravelOhakune: Free wheeling on the Fishers TrackAndrew Alderson loses some desk-jockey flab while trying out a new cycle trail.18 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionChina and Laos: From superpower to super minnowMauricio and Charlotte witness roadside dentistry in China and partake in a celebratory Laotian feast.16 Dec 03:30 AM
Travel'Hang on tight' - why nothing compares to Grand Canyon raftingRobin Charteris boards the boat for a white-knuckle trip into a scenic marvel.13 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelSpain: Path of pilgrimsThe breathtaking majesty of Spain's Picos de Europa inspires Cliff Taylor.11 Dec 07:45 PM
OpinionEnjoying celebrity status in ChinaCharlotte and Mauricio see two sides of China as they travel from futuristic Shanghai to traditional Fenghuang.07 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionAll aboard the slow train to ZambiaThe 1860km-long Tazara Railway links landlocked Zambia to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salam.06 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionIndia: Death on the banks of the GangesMauricio and Charlotte visit Varanasi, where bodies are routinely cremated on the banks of the Ganges River.01 Dec 12:30 AM
TravelTanzania: Life and death on the African plainsJill Worrall is captivated by the cycle of life on display within Serengeti National Park.29 Nov 12:00 AM
OpinionJim Eagles: The great walk of New Zealand opensTe Araroa - a national walkway running the length of the country - will be officially opened this weekend.28 Nov 08:30 PM
TravelQueensland: Change of paceEnjoy adventure surrounded by tropical beauty, writes Rob McFarland.24 Nov 11:00 PM
OpinionSampling Georgia's Old World winesCharlotte and Mauricio head further east for food, wine... and some confronting images at the local market.23 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelSign up for your own amazing global raceThink you've got what it takes to be crowned one of the world's greatest travellers? The Global Scavenger Hunt might be for you.18 Nov 03:20 AM
OpinionTurkey: Magical CappadociaMauricio and Charlotte explore the geological fantasy land of Cappadocia and venture up a snow-covered mountain to see some ancient statues.18 Nov 12:00 AM
TravelLapland: Europe's original winter wonderlandIn the frozen north of Scandinavia, Lapland is starting to look its seasonal best, says Chris Leadbeater.15 Nov 12:00 AM
OpinionGreece and Turkey: Economic woes forgottenThe cafe culture in Thessaloniki rivals that of New Zealand, giving it a very laid back attitude.10 Nov 11:30 PM
OpinionAlbania: A land in transitionThe roads in this country's north are atrocious affairs, writes Mauricio Olmedo-Perez.01 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionCroatia to Montenegro: Five old towns in six daysBecause it's the low season the usually bustling yachties' hang-out of Hvar was transformed into a sleepy haven.27 Oct 11:40 PM
OpinionFear and loathing in VeronaMauricio and Charlotte brave crowds of 'Romeo and Juliet' aficionados in Italy, go tramping in Slovenia and find some fellow All Blacks fans in Croatia.26 Oct 02:00 AM
OpinionCharlotte Whale: Leaving London's Bellinis behindKiwi journalists Maurcio Olmedo-Perez and Charlotte Whale are taking the scenic route home from London.20 Oct 10:20 PM
TravelMt Hikurangi: A positive altitudeVicki Virtue gets high on the beauty of the first mountain in NZ to see the sun.26 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Take it to the bridgeAndy Kenworthy gets a whole new perspective on Auckland's mighty Harbour Bridge.24 Sep 04:30 PM
WorldAfrica's epic five-country reserveWorld's largest conservation area legally established in southern Africa.22 Sep 01:20 AM
TravelTitanic wreck tours offered to mark disaster's centenaryThe latest exotic expedition for the moneyed traveller is being organised for the centenary of the Titanic disaster.20 Sep 04:00 AM
TravelMontenegro: Rafting Europe's largest canyonThe Tara River Canyon is best navigated through an adventurous rafting tour, writes Patricia Schlosser.14 Sep 10:20 PM
TravelSouth-East Asia on a 1975 guide bookTravelling with the original Lonely Planet as a guide, writer Brian Thacker finds what's changed in 35 years.07 Sep 03:45 AM
TravelSwitzerland: Conquering an alpine legendScaling the Matterhorn is something best done while you're young, says Alpine guide Rudi Steindl.07 Sep 01:00 AM
TravelWestern Australia: Beach breakfast with a playful podA close encounter of the cetacean kind endears Paul Rush to a truly special place.06 Sep 05:30 PM