Winston Aldworth flies UA6755 from California to New Zealand.

Kevin Pilley would rather order good old room service than a colonic irrigation.

Readers share their tips and memories with Eli Orzessek.

Grant Bradley travels from Berlin to Frankfurt flying aboard Lufthansa 187.

Using your own headphones on a flight is easy if you have the right tools, writes Eli Orzessek

Paul Durrant is a volunteer at the New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland.

Kiwi adventurer Sequoia Schmidt gives her tips for independent travel.

There are many ways to fall in love in - and with - this city, writes Dominic Bowden.

Travel readers share their best tips for campervan holidays in New Zealand.

Liz French wants to see airline passengers lighten up on the baggage.

If you are on a budget there are less-expensive joys to be found, writes Isobel Marriner.

Shandelle Battersby flies aboard Air New Zealand's NZ8039 from Auckland to Blenheim.

Planning ahead may help you find sleep on long-haul flights, writes Eli Orzessek.

Readers share their best tips for travelling solo.

Entrants in our Trail Lite campervan competition share their best tips for getting the most out of the Kiwi roads.

Stephanie Holmes flies EY450 from the UAE to Australia.

Emily Cooper is a director of Silkbody, makers of compostable clothing.

Lucy Casley shares her guide to making the most of Hanoi's many treasures.

Stephanie Holmes flies NZ636 Queenstown to Christchurch.

A World Heritage site gives plenty of reasons to ponder its existence, writes Owen Young.

Kevin Pilley offers tips on coping while circling in airspace.

Miriyana Alexander flies QF155 from Australia to NZ.

Frequent business travellers share their tips for flying 'cattle class' in style, writes Sarah Marshall.

Greg Fleming flies VA152 to Australia.

Stephanie Holmes has some advice on how to keep yourself out of trouble when you're globetrotting alone.

Travel-loving women share their favourite memories from all-girls trips.

In response to our Macpac competition, female Travel readers share their top tips for independent adventure.

Pack ahead of time. Don't take what you need, only take what you can't live without.

Helen van Berkel flies Air New Zealand NZ996 from Auckland to Apia.

Never let a lack of experience stand in the way of adventure.