The pain of the plane boarding process is such that some scientists and mathematicians have come up with theories about how to speed it up.

"How much do you want to pay?'' the cab driver asked me, after I gave him US$60 cash (a $50 note and a $10 note) for a $55 fare.

How do you load a plane quicker? New research suggests a lengthy airport gate queues could be slashed by seating passengers according to their hand luggage.

It's no wonder people rave about the beauty of this place, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Winston Aldworth flies EK412 from the United Arab Emirates to New Zealand.

Paul Davies takes a look at the Gold Coast's international dining options.

Megan Singleton finds turbulence soothing in a rocking-the-pram kind of way, but for those who feel differently, here are her tips on getting through a bumpy flight.

The president of the AFRU shares his travel memories.

Running late, I did the only sensible thing and charged to the front of every line, apologising to those immediately around me as I squeezed past them, writes Winston Aldworth.

The lightweight, hard-shell Spin Trunk comes in three sizes - the heights measuring 55cm, 65cm and 75cm.

Jane Luscombe reacquaints herself with some old haunts.

Shandelle Battersby flies Stewart Island Flights to New Zealand's third island.

Follow these tips to arrive at your destination feeling fresh as a daisy.

Stop for a bite at one of these celebrity-owned venues next time you're Stateside.

Know thyself and, when travelling, know thy luggage - or get ready for a quick return trip to the airport, writes Linda Herrick.

Author Michelle de Kretser shares her travel memories.

Rose Matafeo's one-liner about Waiuku in last week's My Holidays segment raised some eyebrows down in the Jewel of Franklin.

Justine Tyerman flies from Taiwan to New Zealand via Australia.

The Garden City's slow but steady rebirth is welcomed by Megan Singleton.

The comedian once had two taxidermied stoats confiscated by Customs officials.

Airlines have been fussing about their wine lists for years, but have been slow to catch on to the recent rise in popularity of craft beer, writes Winston Aldworth.

Daniel Scott revisits the Wimbledon Common pubs he frequented in his youth.

Elisabeth Easther visits a small North Island town that's full of iron and ... more iron.

Graham Reid visits a Swedish museum with spirit in every sense.

Jamie Morton heads home on TG491.

Raising your children on a sailing boat has its dangers, but seafaring parents claim the benefits are vast.

Megan Singleton gets glamour tips from Emirates' cabin crew.

Comedian Trygve Wakenshaw says if you want to learn the language of the place you're visiting, you should find old people.

Car sharing is fun and much cheaper than European rail, writes Eva Buzo.

Winston Aldworth flies JQ213 from Melbourne to Auckland.