TravelSilk Road: Tracing the path of ancient footstepsJim Eagles travels a well worn path through a historic landscape and finds plenty of remnants from its fascinating past still in place.11 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldNZ firm revels in Brit's Amazon successThe first man to walk the entire length of the Amazon river put his NZ-made backpacks through some serious paces.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandI just tried to stay on top, says avalanche survivorA skier caught in an avalanche on Mt Hutt has described how he fought to stay on top of the snow.10 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelPlaying hide and seek in KazakhstanHospitality from an ex-pat Kiwi family in Kazakhstan provides a restful break for the 51st Traverse team.10 Aug 04:00 AM
TravelOtago: To heli and backDoug Sherring fulfils a lifelong ambition on Wanaka's pristine backcountry slopes.07 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelStaying on track in Central OtagoWayne Thompson tackles a beautiful but challenging rail trail.29 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelMongolia: A lesson in turning the tablesAs I watched my bike disappear down the dusty road and out of sight, I began to feel rather stupid.26 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelMongolia: Broken leg spells end of a dreamA mishap on the road sees one of the 51st Traverse team members being sent back to NZ.21 Jul 12:45 AM
TravelQueenstown: Peaks of perfectionDonna McIntyre and family pack their ski gear and head for the Remarkables and Coronet Peak.15 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: The family's takeDonna McIntyre's family give their verdicts on their trip to the snow.15 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelOut and about in NZBeaches and cocktails are nice, but how about some ideas for healthy Kiwi breaks?11 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelUtah: Two-wheel heavenJacques Marais risks life and limb in a legendary land of hair-raising, bone-jarring, biblical grandeur - and loves every minute.10 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelA meeting with Mongolian nomadsAs the 51st Traverse team continue on across the Mongolian steppes, they encounter some local hospitality.09 Jul 04:30 AM
TravelSolo riders each have a storyRob Gray finds that all you really need to ride around the world is a motorbike and a fair bit of determination.05 Jul 02:30 AM
TravelMt Ruapehu: A snow bunny is bornHelen van Berkel returns to the slopes and finds that skiing is nothing like riding a bike... and that kids are better at it.04 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelSyria: In charge of a tour group - and 16 camelsWill it be useful to add to my CV, I wonder, the title of honorary Bedouin camel trekking manager?01 Jul 05:15 AM
TravelFlorida: It's a kind of magicMegan Singleton falls under the spell of the newly opened Harry Potter theme park.27 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelMolesworth: Scenic show on the roadPleasure and a touch of pain intertwine for Greg Bowker on a four-day cycle trip in the South Island.24 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelPot yourself an ethical safari in AfricaBy choosing a safari with greener credentials, at least some of your money directly supports conservation and communities.20 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldTeen sailor to attempt second round-the-world bidThe parents of US sailor Abby Sunderland have defended the 16-year-old's doomed circumnavigation attempt.13 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelWalking on thin iceHiking to a retracting ice river's face can be inspiring and nerve-racking.03 Jun 04:00 PM
TravelQueensland: Colourful Cooloola CoastForty shades of sand are just one of the many attractions in this laid back holiday spot.26 May 04:00 PM
TravelCycling circle savours NorthlandA slow-paced bike tour lets you drink in the sights, says Margie Elley-Brown.25 May 12:00 AM
TravelRussia: Extremes of more than temperatureA visit to a tiger sanctuary and a beer-infused sauna are all in a day's work for the 51st Traverse team.24 May 02:03 AM
TravelQueenstown: Just close your eyes and jumpA recent addition to Queenstown's adventure activities, Ziptrek is a two-hour flying fox experience through the forest.23 May 04:00 PM
WorldNo room at the top in Everest rush hourClimbing the world's tallest peak has gone from rugged challenge to booming tourist attraction. Sir Edmund Hillary would turn in his grave.22 May 04:00 PM
