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Anna Hart: Death by Instagram
In a desperate bid for 'likes', hotel design is becoming identical the world over.

Ethical Traveller: Celeb bit
Celebrities jump on board to raise awareness about the effects of climate change.

My Holidays: Nadia Abu-Shanab
Nadia Abu-Shanab and Justine Sachs raise funds for mental health work in Gaza.

Cruising uncharted waters
Step away from the popular cruise ports and visit some of these destinations instead.

Review: Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
You never realise how loud a jet engine is until you have a decent pair of headphones.

Room check: 21c Museum Hotel
Peter Wheeler stays at 21c Museum Hotel, Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

Lonely at the bottom of the planet: NZ misses out on travel guide's top spot
After the 2018 guide New Zealand is notably absent from the Lonely Planet's top lists.

Room check: Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Tennessy Weir checks into Tahuna Beach Holiday Park, Tahunanui.

Tonga: After the storm
Tonga is still recovering from the cyclone, but that's all the more reason to go there.

Room check: The Ibis Styles Alice Springs Oasis
Thomas Bywater checks into the Ibis Styles Alice Springs Oasis.

Christchurch: Welcome back
Jesse Mulligan explores Christchurch and finds plenty for foodies, despite the diggers.

What happens to items left behind on planes
Hundreds of thousands of items are left on planes each year. This is what happens to them.

Flight check: Auckland to Tauranga
Sandra Simpson flies aboard NZ8135 from Auckland to Tauranga.

Flight check: Auckland to Seoul
Pamela Russell flies Korean Air's KE 130 from Auckland to Seoul.

World's greatest watering holes
Travel writers reveal the best bars that embody the city they're situated in.

Dip your toes in the water
New Zealanders are spoiled for choice when it comes to great swimming locations.

Bali: Fresh from the source
A Balinese cooking class is a chance to connect to the land and culture.

Tips for travellers with dietary issues
Grace Ellis has a few tips for travellers with dietary issues.

Three for the kids: Airlines
Flying long-haul as a family can be a challenge, writes Jane Jurgens.

We're all going on a summer holiday
Get prepared now so this break is your best yet, writes Stephanie Holmes.

Five items for looking good on long-haul
Laird Kay of Very Plane Clothes shares tips for staying fashionable on your flight.

Tim Warrington: Crime without punishment
Tim Warrington takes comfort after a brush with Russian muggers and apathetic police.

Five of the world's best late-night bites
Feeling peckish after nightclubbing is no problem in the world's hot-spots.