OpinionShandelle BattersbyShandelle Battersby: Cubans discover a little Kiwi spiritThe news that Cubans have seized the opportunity to travel more has Shandelle Battersby thinking about how much New Zealanders take jetsetting for granted.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionShandelle BattersbyShandelle Battersby: Don't take the weather with youChoosing the perfect time for your mid-winter break is tricky but crucial, writes Shandelle Battersby.18 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionHow many years 'til parentmoon?A holiday with a young child is not a relax-a-thon by any stretch of the imagination.18 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Snoop Dagg, harbinger of doomAll Black Israel Dagg's rapping appearance in the latest Air New Zealand safety video is a potentially dark omen, writes Winston Aldworth.17 Aug 06:23 PM
OpinionTravelling with kids? Just do itThe "getting there" part of travelling with kids can be tricky, but it's worth the effort, writes Mel Homer.16 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionPam Neville: Reviving Greek ruinsThey're rich in ancient history, but poor in modern money. Pam Neville writes that the home of democracy needs our help.11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthA white Christmas is overratedBing Crosby had it all wrong - the classic white Christmas is totally overrated, writes Winston Aldworth.10 Aug 09:34 PM
OpinionShandelle BattersbyShandelle Battersby: Your bag won't leave without youAirport baggage carousels bring out the worst in travellers, says Shandelle Battersby.04 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Holiday fun with the Minister of HawaiiIt strikes me as odd that our Minister of Tourism's most renowned holiday breaks are offshore, writes Winston Aldworth.03 Aug 07:27 PM
OpinionCatherine MastersThe protocol around tippingDo you tip when travelling abroad? And if so, who do you pay, how much and how often? Catherine Masters tries to get to the bottom of it.27 Jul 09:15 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: The traveller trumps the cowAs the happy days for dairy draw to an end, we need to get behind the tourism industry, writes Winston Aldworth.27 Jul 06:35 PM
TechnologyReview: Huawei P8 smartphoneIt's championed as having the best smartphone camera technology on the market - Dana Johannsen puts Huawei's new P8 through its paces on a trip to London.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPatricia Greig: Rage against machinesAll Patricia Greig wants is a human being to help her and her luggage get safely and sanely to their destination.21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Haters gonna hate, player's gonna layerThe "extra-layering" swifty has long been a cunning loophole for the low-cost passenger to exploit, writes Winston Aldworth.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAlex Robertson: Left in Las VegasAlex Robertson mulls over his lost expensive items before a victory with insurance.14 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionSoap star confessionsFor the past 24 years, David Farrier has been collecting the mini soaps and little bottles of hand cream and shampoo from every hotel he visits.13 Jul 09:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: The recline of civilisationIt's a no-brainer, writes Winston Aldworth - the person seated in front of you has the same right to recline their seat as you do to recline yours.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: The hidden costs of travelPreparing for another overseas journey, Peter Bromhead has been experiencing the inevitable onslaught of pre-flight nicks to his credit cards.09 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelBook Review: Lonely Planet's Guide to PrideAuckland is one of 20 cities in the Lonely Planet Guide to Pride, another reach out to the queer communities by the largest travel guide publisher in the world.08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAnthony Peregrine: The guidebook to touristsAnthony Peregrine runs the rule over the many visitors you'll encounter visiting Europe in the summer.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionThe great selfie-stick debateAre selfie-sticks a dangerous annoyance or are we being too sensitive? Our travel editors take opposing sides in the argument.06 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBen Stanley: Along for the rideThe cool thing about ridesharing on your travels isn't just the savings on cash - it's the people you meet, writes Ben Stanley.30 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionShandelle BattersbyPut the camera awayWe're getting so used to imagining how cool everything will look on Facebook that we're forgetting to really look, writes Shandelle Battersby.29 Jun 07:28 PM
OpinionWorld's most overrated job?There are some downsides to travel writing that most people don't realise, warns Sharon Stephenson.23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: A woman's workThe airline industry hasn't got a great record on women's rights - and it has a long way to go, writes Winston Aldworth.22 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionHow to fly when pregnantFlying while pregnant calls for an intense chat with your travel agent, warns Babiche Martens.16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthGetting naked in pretty placesWhy do people - typically young western backpackers - feel they have to get naked in beautiful places? Winston Aldworth wonders.15 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionNZ passport's a blessingThe privilege of holding a New Zealand passport shouldn't be taken for granted, says Rosalie France.09 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthA light-fingered listWinston Aldworth delves into a new survey revealing the nationalities most likely to make off with more than just the toiletries from their hotel rooms.08 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAndrew LaxonBlogging while travellingA family backpacking trip became a school in internet expression for Andrew Laxon.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthSitting with Sir BobAll the old rogue has really done is highlight the fact that none of us really pay attention to the safety briefing, writes Winston Aldworth.01 Jun 09:47 PM
OpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: My bowel runneth overWhen you get that bad gut feeling, Derek Cheng advises you to clench.26 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthTwo JKs and Anti-Travel TaxOur source has hacked the Government's computers to provide 'Herald Travel' with this secret transcript of a meeting between the PM and the Tourism Minister while last week's Anti-Travel Tax was been brewed up ...25 May 10:48 PM
OpinionJustine Tyerman: Left behind - and rightly soJustine Tyerman neglects her old tramping boot mates while in Switzerland.20 May 05:00 PM
