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<i>Jim Eagles</i>: With freedom comes responsibility

After digesting both sides of the debate, Jim Eagles believes there should be a uniform set of rules governing freedom camping.

<i>Alex Robertson</i>: Car inspection - a camera never lies

Checking your rental car for scratches before you depart on a journey can be tiring - but Alex Robertson has a solution.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Putting the romance back into flying

You may have noticed that over the holiday period Air New Zealand finally took delivery of the first of its five Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Peter Calder: The art of camping

Peter Calder takes a break from creature comforts - and city slickers.

Jim Eagles: All tied up with Spanish red tape

There was mild celebration last year when the New Zealand and Spanish governments negotiated an agreement on working holiday visas.

Jim Eagles: Free spirits must follow rules too

I am starting to think that in this case we do need a national policy on freedom camping, so campers and locals know exactly what the rules are.

A world of celebrations

I've enjoyed some fantastic New Year's Eve festivities in years gone by, usually with family and friends, and mostly at the beach.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Where are you flying off to next year?

A survey of 502 Kiwis found that 42 per cent said they usually decided on their travel plans around this time of year.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Unwrap a Christmas holiday bargain

If you fancy a bit of a break this Christmas but need to do it on the cheap, there are a few things you can do to help your money go further.

A tower of strength and light

Next time you're passing through Christchurch International Airport during the hours of darkness keep an eye out for the control tower.

A song and dance at Niue airport

I've had a bit to do with beauty queens over the years.

Kiwi travel habits savvy and inspired

A study by Expedia.com has found that New Zealanders organise their trips on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Foreign food not to everyone's taste

I was sitting in a restaurant in Urumqi, in northern China, enjoying the spicy food smells from the kitchen, when a plaintiff Australian voice quavered across the room, "I want steak, eggs and chips."

Best places to lay down on a layover

Over the years I've spent a fair bit of time hanging round the world's airports between flights.

No real fear for domestic airfares

Jim Eagles: Kiwis continue to stretch their wings

The recession hasn't clipped the wings of Kiwi travellers, writes Jim Eagles.

Tourism foibles can be a challenge

I can't help wondering why countries like Uzbekistan, which want to attract more tourists, persist in making arrival unwelcoming.

A painful but necessary reminder

Five years on I still get a lump in my throat when I think about visiting the Khmer Rouge's main torture centre in Phnom Penh.