My holidays: Murray Lindsay

Murray Lindsay, wearing a hat he says "speaks for itself", on one of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca in Peru. Photo / Supplied

What was your greatest holiday?
We had a family holiday in Europe in 1999, which gave our kids the chance to see where Mum grew up in Holland. We were away for six weeks and covered a lot of territory, including time in Europe and Los Angeles. The kids still talk about our adventure and often get the photo albums out.

And the worst?
A friend's wedding in Fiji. We were in a lagoon bure and had mosquito hell for seven days.

If we bump into you on holiday, what are you most likely to be doing?
I try to sample as many local beers as I can while I'm travelling and I've had some taste surprises over the years. This year I discovered the local Peruvian beer Cusquena, which is a real tonic after spending time on Machu Picchu.

If we could teleport you to one place in New Zealand for a week-long holiday, where would it be?
Whangamata, as it's one of this country's greatest beaches and it's special to me after having a bach there.

How about for a dream holiday internationally?
The Maldives is my dream holiday and a picture from there has been my screensaver for years.

What's the dumbest thing you've ever done when travelling?
I blindly tried street food in Bali and then suffered Bali belly for several days.

Complete this sentence - I can't travel without...
My wife. Travel is fun but much more exciting when you can share the experiences.

What's the best travel tip you've ever been given?
Don't be afraid. The world is not nearly as dangerous as some make out.

What was the most memorable meal you've had while travelling?
This may disturb some readers but guinea pig, which is a Peruvian treat. It tastes like chicken with too many bones.

What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip?
New friendships because I love meeting new people.

Favourite airport at which to land?
As a plane-spotter from way back, Schiphol in Amsterdam. It's a true cosmopolitan airport.

What's the next trip you've got planned?
China.

Murray Lindsay is Coast FM's Drive host 105.4FM.