OpinionJim Eagles: These are a few of my favourite thingsWhat are the special experiences every New Zealander - or every visitor who comes here, for that matter - should have?21 Sep 04:50 PM
TravelGraham Reid: Natural glow of a Rarotongan idyllThe scene of tropical holiday bliss is picture-perfect and, incredibly, it's real, writes Graham Reid.10 Sep 04:50 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: Word perfect tropical worldsThe second-best thing to do when the icy winds howl from the south and the rain pours down is to turn up the heating, make yourself a pina colada and settle down to a book set in the tropics.05 Sep 04:50 PM
TravelJill Worrall: Plastic bags for my own protectionWhat would worldwide airport security have done if certain plastic bag manufacturers hadn't already invented the resealable bag?28 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGraham Reid: Innsbruck dreamingFor about four years, from when I was maybe 10, I carried a photograph of Innsbruck in my wallet.05 Jul 04:50 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: Breaking down the barriersKnowing a few words of the local language can definitely help you to avoid many problems during a trip to foreign parts.27 Jun 04:50 PM
TravelGraham Reid: The things you find in the back streetsI wish I could remember the name of the place so I could recommend it - but then again, maybe it's best I can't.27 Apr 04:50 PM
OpinionTravel books: Pilgrims pursuing a visionIncreasing numbers of New Zealanders are walking across Europe on the medieval Way of St James, for instance, or travelling to India in search of ancient wisdom.18 Apr 04:50 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: We're East endersAsian countries like China, India and Vietnam were the growth destinations for New Zealand tourists last year.12 Apr 04:50 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: Lending a hand on holidayMost travellers will tell you that their best experiences in foreign lands have come not so much from visiting tourist attractions but from interacting with locals and getting a taste of their culture and way of life.28 Mar 04:50 PM
TravelJim Eagles: Grubs up, so let's hoe inOne of the best things about going overseas - for me anyway - is the chance to try different foods. 11 Oct 03:50 PM
TravelGraham Reid: A sad state in the Happy IslesThe Solomon Islands was once paradise on Earth, but to some it now feels like a trap.23 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelMosque kiss not onMisunderstandings between people of different nationalities can be the result of culture as well as language.01 Aug 04:59 PM
TravelJim Eagles: Breaking the language barrierIf there's one foreign term we all seem to know it's faux pas - perhaps because it's a good term to apply to many efforts to communicate in a foreign language.19 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelJim Eagles: Self-tributes set in stonePride may be one of the seven deadly sins but it's interesting to ponder how many of the amazing places we travel around the world to see would never have been built if it wasn't for rampant egotism.23 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelJim Eagles: The path less travelledAdventure travel is all the rage these days, but what exactly is it? 18 May 05:00 PM
TravelFear and loathing on the honeymoon trailThe doomsayers warned Peter and Debbie Simpson not to spend their honeymoon driving from Cairo to Cape Town. And they were proved right... but the optimists were right too.07 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelJim Eagles: Readers flush with loo talesGetting caught short is funny - if it's not happening to you. Readers recount their experiences.19 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelJim Eagles: Homegrown havensWhat are the secret sanctuaries you feel embody the magic of New Zealand?17 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelTony Wheeler: Just feel the fear and do it anywayIn the second of our two-part series, Lonely Planet's Tony Wheeler explains how to reduce travel risks.08 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelSkiing: Fields of dreams come cheapSkiing in New Zealand is cheaper than anywhere else in the world unless you want to hit the snow in Bulgaria.09 Jul 05:00 PM
