Volunteering with Ethiopia's Hamar tribe gives Guy Needham an experience that satisfies his soul.

What do Olivia Newton-John, Bono and Robert De Niro have in common? They all own hotels. And these celebs know a thing or two about how to treat a guest, Leah McLennan writes.

With so many great festivals around the world, it can hard to choose. We've picked out six of the best - so get planning.

Argentinian traveller will have to re-think her act after disgusting find at Auckland Airport.

Anna Harrison goes to Brisbane and finds herself embracing its playful side.

Honour the legacy of legendary musician David Bowie by visiting some of his most memorable hangouts and haunts.

A new app could bring a glimmer of hope to anyone who's ever been stuck in the dreaded middle seat on a plane.

While one part of California dries out, Shandelle Battersby gets soaked in another.

At the Johnson Space Center, Winston Aldworth meets men from the brave past and bold future of space travel.

Learn about the best deals you can get this week.

With a new year ahead, we've picked out some of the best upcoming destination for every style of traveller.

Ewan McDonald sails (not cruises) on a yacht (not a ship) across the Mediterranean from Rome to points east and south.

A British aviator who completed a 21,000km solo flight in a vintage open-cockpit biplane says her next stop is New Zealand.

In a capital city that's passionately embracing the future, Bridget Jones finds traces of a glorious past.

Biosecurity staff at Auckland Airport have foiled an attempt by a live huntsman spider, during a routine inspection of outdoor equipment.

Airbus managed to beat a company target for deliveries last year by churning out almost twice the average monthly number in December

Travellers are being being advised to allow half an hour extra for their journey through Auckland International Airport and customs.

Aussie actor Russell Crowe has expressed outrage after he was not allowed to take a Segway hoverboard on a flight.

How often do you travel? Whenever the band goes on tour, other than that I don't go too far from home.

Sitting at the edge of the Mediterranean on the Cote d'Azur, Nice is a region of beauty and diversity.

Graham Reid goes on an eye-opening walking tour in central Melbourne.

Several New Zealanders trying to get home for Christmas are stranded in Beijing.

In summer, the evenings stretch on and on as the sun hardly sets at all. In the depths of winter, however, the city turns into a fairy tale wonderland, with snowcapped mountains and ice skating.

Chicago is a city of neighbourhoods, each with their own character, and Lincoln Park is historical and funky.

Justine Tyerman has a not-too-close encounter with a cobra in Marrakech.

Kate Camp shares her experience of visiting the former battlefields of Ypres in Belgium.

Auckland Airport advises holiday-goers travelling over summer to arrive at the airport an additional 30 minutes earlier to avoid congestion.

With everything from whale-watching to markets on offer, it's easy to see why Vancouver has been named one of the world's most liveable cities.

In a castle in Scotland, Kevin Pilley quaffs mead in the search of a new coiffure.