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10 causes of car arguments

There's nothing quite like a roadtrip to bring a little frisson to your relationship, writes Winston Aldworth.

Let icecream buyers beware

Ah, Rome. The romance. The architecture. The fabulous food and wine. The grubbing locals looking to scam you at every corner.

Diana Balham: Thrills good, spills bad

In the adventure sports world, dangerous and unsafe have different meanings, writes Diana Balham.

Winston Aldworth: Forget the food, just pass me the wi-fi

Many people will say they long to escape from the tentacles of electronic gadgets when they're on holiday. In truth, we seem to be hooked on plugging in.

Alan Perrott: Just one more before landing

Be wary of whom you end up next to on a plane. They may just ruin your relaxation rituals, discovers Alan Perrott.

Winston Aldworth: Sitting comfortably?

Airbus is booking a patent for an aircraft seating design that will send shivers up the exposed spine of passengers who crave a little comfort.

Winston Aldworth: Brownlee's lax attitude to security is no good

It must be great to be Gerry Brownlee: assuming for yourself — and receiving — special treatment to get around pesky airport security queues.

Winston Aldworth: The wonder of flight

The weird mechanics and the sheer beauty of flight still have the capacity to leave Winston Aldworth awestruck.

Jim Eagles: Living in a golden age of flight

The global aviation scene has changed, writes the Herald's former travel editor Jim Eagles. Great airlines have lost their way or vanished completely.

Winston Aldworth: NZ's highways are bad for tourism business

Winston Aldworth explains why he thinks extrajudicial, summary executions might just be acceptable for those who drive below 80kph, then speed up at passing lanes.

Andrea Sachs: Driving me to distraction

A dedicated member of the iCult, Andrea Sachs finds herself hopelessly dependent on her smartphone for navigation purposes.

Jesse Mulligan: Top 50 is an entree

You can get a taste of the best in the world's top restaurants, but cheap and local still rules, writes Jesse Mulligan.

Winston Aldworth: Mind your pennies to avoid holiday regrets

Abuse your credit card on holiday and repent later, writes Winston Aldworth.

Bob Pearce: Outwit the con artists

Forewarned is forearmed when it comes to dodging those clever scams overseas, writes Bob Pearce.

Jane Luscombe: Fasten seatbelts, prepare for tears

Jane Luscombe tries to keep her emotions in check at 30,000ft.

Winston Aldworth: Where there once was smoke

There was a time when overseas travel was synonymous with cheap cigarettes.