TravelAsk Away: No smoking pleaseFor travel in South America, she recommends carrying a mixture of US dollars, partly in cash and partly in travellers' cheques, or ATM cards.15 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelHot Deals: Relax in RarotongaHelloworld has some great accommodation deals for Rarotonga.15 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelCambodia: Unveiling the true KhmerRecovery from the tormenting years of Khmer Rouge's reign, up until a decade ago, has been slow but sure for Cambodia.15 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelMexico: Take me to party townIt started out innocently enough as a cocktail class before dinner - only we never made it to dinner.14 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelIsland Time: The Cook Islands from A-ZA is for Aitutaki. Outside of Rarotonga, this is the most famous of the other 14 islands in the Cooks and can be explored on a day trip.14 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelBrisbane: Toasting the high lifeJust like Auckland in 2011, as we swung into Rugby World Cup mode, Brisbane has undergone a rejuvenation and had an injection of coolness 10 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelBrazil: Race to kick-offStadiums, including the Aquatics Stadium and Future Arena are in the finishing stages, and the tottering remains of a favela, or slum, are being torn down.10 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelExperience a virtual safari from homeIf you've ever dreamed of a safari holiday but baulked at the price, here's your chance to experience one from afar.10 Mar 02:47 AM
TravelAmazing video shows eclipse from planeWATCH: Video of yesterday's total solar eclipse proves that a plane provides the best possible vantage point to view the natural phenomenon.10 Mar 02:47 AM
TravelAsk Away: Always carry a bit of local currencyRemember to withdraw cash when you're in big cities or airports, as smaller locations might not have the facilities available.10 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelFive new 'Apostles' found off Victoria coastFive drowned "Apostles" have been discovered under the water near Victoria's world-famous 12 Apostles tourist attraction.10 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelCount Dracula's castle is for saleIf you're looking for a holiday home with a spooky twist, this could be the property of your dreams - or maybe nightmares.10 Mar 01:26 AM
TravelHow powerful is your licence overseas?New Zealand may have one of the most powerful passports in the world, but when it comes to driving overseas, our licences don't hold quite the same clout.10 Mar 01:10 AM
TravelFinding room at the innOne of my best mates is a total pro when it comes to finding memorable, well-priced accommodation anywhere in the world, from New York to Invercargill.10 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelDubai: Conspicuous constructionEwan McDonald heads to the UAE to live the high life.09 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelThe world's best dive sitesFor many, it's the fish that make a dive site remarkable-often the best dives have been when underwater visibility has been low, as a result of plankton in the water.09 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelThe ethical travellerLast week, Burma's government announced that it would no longer allow tourists to climb some of the ancient temples in the capital of Bagan.09 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelHimalaya: On top of the worldTrekking through the Himalayas was never a life-long goal of mine.08 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelAmerica's weirdness revealedTravellers from around the world have revealed their surprising discoveries of what life in the States is actually like.08 Mar 10:40 PM
TravelFive great restaurants in Santa MonicaHeavy emphasis on seasonal, sustainable menu inspired by local farmers, fisherman and artisan producers.08 Mar 09:00 PM
TravelPennsylvania: Hitting the railroad trailApril may be springtime in Pennsylvania, but winter has not quite let go yet.08 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelGold Coast: Twice as much funOn a hot air balloon ride over the Gold Coast you're treated to magical views, as warm ocean currents meet a lush green hinterland for 30km from Coolangatta to Southport.08 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelLiving on a cruise for eight yearsI still remember his words. "Don't stop cruising," my husband told me the day before he died of cancer in 1997.08 Mar 12:52 AM
TravelParis: Queuing for the LouvreThe Louvre, as a famous museum, even has a museum celebrating its own history. It's in two sections across a hall near the entrance and is well worth a few minutes.08 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelBuffalo enters bar, crashes partyTalk about a bull in a china shop - but this time, it's a buffalo in a bar.07 Mar 11:02 PM
TourismWhere Kiwis can bag a hotel room bargainNZ hotel prices are surging but there are still some bargains for Kiwi travellers in holiday hotspots07 Mar 10:30 PM
TravelCruise passenger struck by champagne corkA megaliner faced delays after a passenger was injured during a extravagant on-board celebration, just as the vessel left port.07 Mar 09:11 PM
TravelLongest women staffed flight by Air IndiaIndia's state airline Air India is operating what it claims to be the world's longest flight staffed only by women from New Delhi to San Francisco .07 Mar 08:36 PM
TravelAthens: Stairways to heavenI'm walking with gods. I took my first steps beside them 40-some years ago. Not steps; I was in bed. Mum and Dad had come in to tell me and my brother it was lights out.07 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelBrazil: The wild wildlifeThere's an awful lot of wildlife in Brazil. Most of it lives in the Amazon rainforest, home to one in 10 of all the plant and animal species in the world.07 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelFamous fountains rake in the coinsFamous fountains around the world are raking in millions of dollars from coins tossed into their waters by tourists.07 Mar 04:30 AM
TravelThe worst places to get naked on holidayStripping off in certain countries can get you in a whole lot of trouble - here are some places you'll want to think twice before getting back to nature in.07 Mar 03:32 AM
Travel'Recovery tourism' five years after Japan quakeIn the three prefectures that suffered severely from the tsunami, local governments and companies are planning "recovery tourism" tours.07 Mar 12:55 AM
