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Travelling Kiwis share Airbnb tips after 6000km on the road in Europe
OPINION: Airbnb stays in Europe can either be dreamy or disastrous.

Everyone dreams of a Nile river cruise, but does it live up to expectation?
Yay or nay for the journey of a lifetime in 2025?...

Cruising Western Australia in absolute luxury will be huge in 2025
The last frontier ... explored in style.

Is this the most luxurious night's sleep in Australia?
Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, this hot spring retreat might outshine NZ's offerings.

Paul Lewis: How overtourism turned Porto's Livraria Lello into a sardine can
OPINION: A haven for book lovers, Livraria Lello is now a tourist trap drowning in queues.

The unexpected UK destination that's a culinary hotspot
Boasting more Michelin-star restaurants than anywhere else outside of London.

Rome isn’t just disappointing – the city is an absolute mess
Telegraph: “A bingo card of disappointments.”

Hands down, this is the most insanely luxurious way to get from Queenstown to Dunedin
Why drive when you can take a 228-guest discovery yacht?

Why Lapland boasts the most magical winter holiday in Europe
Of course Santa Claus’ snowy home makes the perfect Christmas setting

The absurdly luxurious French hotel where a burger cost me $80
Hotel Byblos has attracted the biggest names in showbiz for decades.

11 Christmas-themed experiences that make London magical in December
Does this prove that the Northern Hemisphere does Christmas better?

Paul Lewis: €154 fine for a €3 bus fare - Kiwi tourists’ Bologna nightmare
OPINION: Simply catching a bus can cost a small fortune for the honest and unwary.

Two of the most blissful nights you could spend at any Tokyo hotel
It’s not all white-on-beige minimalist design in the Japanese capital.

The perfect winter trip to Japan for non-skiers
Snowshoeing, snow canoeing and onsens – who says you need skis to enjoy snow?

Experience the ultimate luxury on a private Australian island
Live like a filthy rich Robinson Crusoe.

Experience the ultimate luxury aboard Palau's finest liveaboard cruise ship
The 'floating resort' will take you to absolute paradise.

This bucket list Queensland holiday is cheaper and easier than you think
Seven days of heaven in the Whitsundays: An achievable adventure.

Travelling for a cuddle, or more, at European sex parties
New York Times: Europe’s sex party scene is booming post-pandemic.

Why London’s Garden Museum is an underrated city highlight everyone should visit
Head Gardener, Matt Collins recently compiled the Lonely Planet's The Tree Atlas.

Why walking New Orleans is the best way to get to know the city
New Orleans is a city you must explore on foot.

Secrets of Tokorozawa, the most underrated Japanese city one hour from Tokyo
A world away from the glass and concrete of the Japanese capital.

One trip, three European capitals, nine days
Short on time, budget and annual leave? Get it done. Fast.

What it’s like to trek through a Ugandan forest to meet gorillas
It’s all fun and games until something crawls up your pants…

Is it okay to undertake the famed Camino de Santiago by car?
Sacrilegious or sensible? A world-renowned pilgrim walking route can also be a road trip.

How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago
No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.

Why Malaysia is the perfect destination for a family adventure
This might be the easiest, most stress-free family holiday you could have.

Where to find the world's last unspoiled destination
Sailing away from mass tourism - it isn't easy but it is worth it.

Thirty years of travelling Europe together – what’s changed more, travel or us?
The difference between travelling in your 20s versus your 50s.