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Why Hobbiton's behind-the-scenes tour is a must-do for fans of Middle-earth
OPINION: Ever wanted to step into the minds of Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor?

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.

The Great NZ Road Trip: Queenstown to Dunedin
The Great NZ Road Trip: Queenstown to Dunedin Video / NZ Herald

The Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to Kaikōura
The Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to Kaikōura. Video / NZ Herald

'I wish all travellers knew this': Kiwi expert reveals hotel check-in hack
Don't waste time waiting for your hotel check-in time.

Kiwi travel journalist reveals five embarrassing mistakes she made abroad
Opinion: From nightmare Airbnbs to hungover flights.

The best way to see British Columbia
Rainforest to Rockies is one of the world's most iconic journeys - here's how to do it.

From mountain biking to waterfall walks: What to do in Ruapehu this spring and summer
A trip down State Highway 4 for sunny activities in alpine towns.

Club InterContinental opens in Auckland, but is it worth the upgrade?
"The Club is to the InterContinental, what the Koru Club is to Auckland Airport."

Sober tourism is a growing trend — but could you do it?
NYT: How abstaining from alcohol can enrich your travel experiences.

Everyone should visit Cambodia at least once - here's how to do it tourist-free
Experience local life in Cambodia; meet the people and explore their villages.

Dave Mollard: Our fellow citizens are not competition
OPINION: Step back from our self-centred needs and open our eyes at the arrivals gate.

What’s the best place to stay in Fiji with kids?
OPINION: Struggling to find the best spot to holiday with family? We've got you covered.

Alternative lifestyles: What's it like to live on a remote island in the Hauraki Gulf?
Balancing work, family and conservation, Milly Lucas navigates island living.

Aviation experts raise concerns over TikTok flying 'hack'
A flight attendant and a travel expert have both weighed in on the contentious video.

Man's choice of where to sit on nearly empty plane divides the internet
If you had the choice to sit anywhere, would you really sit here?

Stay at the first and only resort in Fiji with authentic overwater bures
Where glass floors put the ocean bed directly beneath your feet.

I almost fell for this dangerous tourist trap in Morocco
Days later I learned it was a common technique used to mug tourists.

Around the world in 180 plates: Every country’s must-try food revealed
Do you know your fufu from your kimchi?

Italy's 'other Venice' is a city of canals that are far more tranquil
Hidden gems await in Italy, just 30 minutes away from Venice.

Dad blasted for allowing cabin crew to spoon-feed 5yr-old son
A dad, travelling with his young son, has been blasted for the entitled midair act.