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

Just over a week into his big OE, Jake Green is having the time of his life.

Old and new set sail from opposite sides of the river, writes Carolyn Thompson.

Elisabeth Easther finds a quiet town dominated by a mountain.

Plans for a $240m Fiordland monorail have been derailed by Conservation Minister Nick Smith, who says the project does not stack up economically or environmentally.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner will be allowed to fly farther on some long over-water trips after US regulators concluded it has proved its reliability.

Air New Zealand's first Boeing 787-9 has flown for the first time, completing a three-hour test flight above Seattle, in Washington state.

Tash McGill flies QF322 (or tries to) from New Zealand to Australia.

Do your research before you commit to that hotel room, writes Megan Singleton.

The publisher and photographer shares his travel memories.

That hour or so you spend waiting for your flight could be better used. Travel Editor Winston Aldworth tells you how.

Justine Tyerman saves on the international airfares and finds luxury accommodation just 45 minutes' drive from Auckland for a family reunion.

Sometimes there's nothing like a chilly holiday to leave you feeling invigorated.

Roll up! Roll up! For the chance to ride some of the best double-decker trams in Hong Kong, writes Russell Maclennan-Jones.

Thousands visit the ice in this world-famous beauty spot, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Leah McLennan looks at what's big and what's new on the Otago skifields.

Nothing re-awakens the Scot inside you like the aroma of a smoky whisky, finds Peter Feeney.

Sophie Barclay takes a domestic flight across Malaysia aboard MH2504.

Rugby's taken him all over the globe, only to confirm that 'there's no place like home'.

What better way to mend a broken heart than with a holiday fling?

Aviation website privatefly.com has named its top 10 scenic airports at which to land. Our very own winter wonderland Queenstown gets a mention.

Lucy Gillmore rounds up some of the best international tours based around famous tipples.

Don't take it for granted that you'll find wireless internet connections readily available when you're travelling, writes Christopher Elliott.

No matter what the weather's doing, Pamela Wade finds entertainment in Southland and Central Otago.

Miners and farmers have made way for curling, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Two New Zealand hotels have been named among the top 10 in the world for service and good value by travel website TripAdvisor.

Grant Bradley flies QF146 from New Zealand to Australia.

Take careful note of the terms and conditions when using credit cards for travel insurance, writes Jane Jeffries.

Megan Singleton finds the best of Ireland on a road trip around the Emerald Isle.

Get your art, science, culture or history fix at one of these monumental museums.