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.

Ever wondered what goes on the behind the scenes in airports and airplanes?

There's a whole new year ahead and plenty of places to explore - we've picked out some of the best upcoming spots for every style of traveller.

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.

Follow in Hemingway's footsteps in Havana.

The airline that refused to carry Russell Crowe's children's hoverboard is not alone.

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.

Mancunian Steve McCabe revisits his hometown and finds a cosmopolitan city has sprung up among the dark satanic mills.

Michael Zehender rounds up the seagoing palaces entering the water for the first time next year.