TravelA tour guide's etiquette guideThe kind of tourist you are determines the kind of tour you get, but unfortunately, I have learned, sometimes good people are bad tourists.20 Apr 04:13 AM
TravelThe most useful t-shirt for touristsThis clever T-shirt is emblazoned with 40 icons that tourists can use to communicate when they don't know the local language in whatever country they're in.20 Apr 03:40 AM
TravelAsk Away: Whats the point of flight mode?What exactly is the point of flight mode? Has there ever been an accident because of a mobile device being left on?19 Apr 11:00 PM
Travel10 places to hit on an empty stomachHawker centres abound but the Maxwell Centre, one of the biggest, is a good place to start your cheap-eats journey.18 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelMy holidays: Tristram ClaytonTristram Clayton is co-host of NZ Herald Focus, here he shares his most memorable travel memories.17 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelTim Bray's love letter to AucklandTim Bray appreciates the past of Auckland's theatre industry and how it has become home.15 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelAsk Away: Tahiti by bikeApart from the traffic/road conditions safety aspect I was also wondering about personal safety while biking around.14 Apr 10:00 PM
Travel5 ways to woo your beloved in BrisbaneA short drive from the city lies Brisbane's Scenic Rim region where you'll find national parks, local wineries and quaint country towns.13 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelHawkes Bay: The good lifeAt Mangarara, they put the planet before money, writes Tim Roxborogh.10 Apr 03:40 AM
TravelParis: What lies beneathStop! This is the empire of the dead, reads a sign greeting visitors at the entrance to the two-kilometre long tunnels filled with bones, writes Patrick Fort.10 Apr 02:00 AM
TravelTablets, free brekkie rate high for travelling kidsTablets are catching up to toys when it comes to travelling with kids and a free hotel breakfast is a must.06 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelAsk Away: Travelling to Brisbane?As far as activities, the Botanic Gardens are a must and free guided tours are available twice a day.05 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelHawaii: When you've done WaikikiThere's a lot more to Hawaii than Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour - here's a look, island by island.31 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelTipping is on the riseGratuities are being solicited more than ever and travellers are prime targets.30 Mar 04:31 AM
TravelAsk Away: Can pilots vary planned routes?My question is, can pilots vary the planned routes as he did or do they need airline approval? But it did save time on a long direct flight.30 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelGuyana: Jungle brothersBooks can take you places, but Steve Braunias wants to go for real to the exact place he's been reading about.29 Mar 05:00 PM
TravelKia Ora: BlackballFormerly known as Joliffetown and Moonlight Gully, it was subsequently named for the Blackball Shipping Line, which leased land in the area to mine coal.27 Mar 09:00 PM
TravelFive of the best sights in SydneyStay at the Ovolo Hotel in the former wool store-cum-Naval building on Finger Wharf (Russell Crowe owns an apartment at the end).23 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelHow air travel can make you sickYou're more likely to come down with a nasty bug than be injured while travelling - and that touch-screen entertainment device could be responsible.22 Mar 03:27 AM
TravelTourists' worst cultural gaffesTourists who don't do their research can make all kinds of cultural gaffes abroad for something as simple as a hand gesture or a drink order.22 Mar 03:25 AM
TravelAsk Away: Bit wary of Zika virusIt's understandable to feel a bit panicked over the Zika virus - it's all over the news right now.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Travel5 places to see in CambodiaOnce known as the 'Pearl of Asia', Phnom Penh is filled with French colonial buildings and has a picturesque riverside promenade.20 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelDoC walks: NZ's top 8 tracksNew Zealand boasts some of the world's top multi-day tramps and wilderness adventures.18 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelKia Ora: OwhangoFormerly a mill town, the area was surveyed in the 1880s, in 1903 the main trunk line came through and the school was opened in 1904, the same year the phone line was brought in.17 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelAsk Away: No smoking pleaseFor travel in South America, she recommends carrying a mixture of US dollars, partly in cash and partly in travellers' cheques, or ATM cards.15 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelTop underwater spots in the PacificHere are our top five sites to see the best sights the Pacific has to offer under water.13 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelHawai'i: Ice ice babyPeople rush back and forth behind the window, calling out orders as they move in seemingly synchronised motion.13 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelCruising: A real pearlerTime travel is difficult-but not impossible: witness the nostalgia-seeking horde that descends on Napier for the Art Deco Weekend each February.10 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelBrisbane: Toasting the high lifeJust like Auckland in 2011, as we swung into Rugby World Cup mode, Brisbane has undergone a rejuvenation and had an injection of coolness 10 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelAsk Away: Always carry a bit of local currencyRemember to withdraw cash when you're in big cities or airports, as smaller locations might not have the facilities available.10 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelFinding room at the innOne of my best mates is a total pro when it comes to finding memorable, well-priced accommodation anywhere in the world, from New York to Invercargill.10 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelSafety tips for a motorhome holidayMost road rules in New Zealand for motorhomes are similar to those for cars.08 Mar 04:00 PM
