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Samoa: A tropical love affair

I fell in love with Samoa in the unlikeliest of places, 4 hours after leaving New Zealand.

The unpaved road to Nirvana

The road gripped the jeep in a fierce hold and threw it in all directions in a violent tantrum.

A year of thrifty travel

With the help of Booking.com, we've put together a year of thrifty travel, with the cheapest times to visit a variety of locations around the globe.

Los Angeles: Tarot cards and temporary tatts

Venice Beach is distinctively Californian and a must see area of Los Angeles, Chris Lynch says.

Duck! Plane's terrifying landing

WATCH: This is the jaw-dropping moment a passenger jet flew just feet above holidaymakers' heads on its approach to one of the "scariest" runways in the world.

What lies beneath

Scuba, eat, tan and repeat. That pretty much sums up my time on luxury vessel Spirit of Freedom.

The world's weirdest driving laws

Don't drive in Saudi Arabia if you're a woman, ensure you wash your car in Russia and let the animals cross the road in South Africa.

Tonga: Kingdom of kayaks

It's an exhilarating feeling to launch a sea kayak from the beach and set out to explore a cluster of islands shimmering like a mirage under the tropical sun.

Perth: Eat and drink like a local

Food Loose Tours offer an insider's guide to Perth's culinary scene, discovers Sue Baxalle.

Californian state of mind

While one part of California dries out, Shandelle Battersby gets soaked in another.

Space travel: Houston's great problem

At the Johnson Space Center, Winston Aldworth meets men from the brave past and bold future of space travel.

Cruising: Dreaming of the luxury life

Ewan McDonald sails (not cruises) on a yacht (not a ship) across the Mediterranean from Rome to points east and south.

Where in the Pacific to say 'I do'

Say 'I do' on the golden sands of a sun-kissed isle as soft waves gently lap the shore. Bridget Jones writes.

Great tips for cheaper flying

Already dreaming of your next holiday? Here's how to get the best deals.

Where do Kiwis travel now?

A growing number of New Zealanders are travelling to destinations off the beaten track.

Queenstown's peaks of perfection

Fergus Blakiston finds time between lattes for snowboarding on a trip to Queenstown.

Dunedin: Southern charm

From wildlife to heritage to chocolate, Peter Feeney finds plenty of reasons to extend your visit to Dunedin.

South Africa: A weekend in Cape Town

Chris Leadbeater makes the most of a short visit to the harbour city.