Past difficult to shake
Diana Noonan goes roaming in rural Armenia.
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Picking up Bali's rubbish
Picking up Bali's rubbish
Going to Bali? Have fun, but contribute, too, writes Robin Abcarian, of the Los Angeles Times.
Miles from home
Miles from home
The best way to see London and Paris is on two wheels, writes John Shaw.
Resurrecting railway magic in Mandeville
Resurrecting railway magic in Mandeville
A heritage railway site developed in Mandeville, near Gore, has started operations with a series of open days offering short rides on a restored historic train.
Whitestone and history
Whitestone and history
If finding something to do during the holidays is getting a bit difficult, how about a road trip? Our final journey is Oamaru to Naseby.
Taking the coach road
Taking the coach road
Travelling the HIghlands and islands of Scotland is a trip through robust but scenic history, writes Julie Orr-Wilson.
Good food and great scenery
Good food and great scenery
If finding something to do during the holidays is getting a bit difficult, how about a road trip? During the next few weeks the travel section features some fun southern journeys. This week it’s Invercargill to Kaka Point.
Local hero: Blair Somerville, The Lost Gypsy Gallery
Local hero: Blair Somerville, The Lost Gypsy Gallery
From the outside, The Lost Gypsy Gallery might just look like a house truck parked up on the side of a road in a tiny coastal town.
Past perfectly repurposed
Past perfectly repurposed
Few regional towns cut such a striking impression as the heritage powerhouse of Echuca, on the banks of the Murray River in Victoria, writes Mike Yardley.
South has road trips for all
South has road trips for all
If finding something to do during the holidays is getting a bit difficult, how about taking a road trip?
NZ bombs out of 'most photogenic countries' rankings
NZ bombs out of 'most photogenic countries' rankings
New Zealand is home to so many photogenic natural spots, including some that tourists are willing to line up for – see Roy's Peak in Wanaka – in order to get that perfect snap for social media.
Hope a generation away
Hope a generation away
Education provides hope for a better future in one of the saddest places imaginable, Diana Noonan writes.
Tripping the lights fantastic
Tripping the lights fantastic
If you have ever considered a winter Christmas, Joanne O’Conner has come up with the best places to spark your festive spirit, from a bedecked Zagreb to a twinkling Turin.
A fresh look at old Dublin town
A fresh look at old Dublin town
Former Otago student Sarah Vilela da Silva explores her new home in Dublin and shares her top tips on how the young at heart can enjoy the Irish capital.
Way of the shogun
Way of the shogun
Charles Fleming steps back in time to experience rural Japan as it was two centuries ago, with the exception of air-conditioning.
Slopestyle the sandy Saudi way
Slopestyle the sandy Saudi way
Not quite the mountains at Cardrona, former Central Otago man Pete Heron takes to the sandy slopes of Saudi Arabia with his family.
Pretty as a Dutch Masters painting
Pretty as a Dutch Masters painting
Whether it's pottering or pottery, Julie Orr-Wilson finds the Netherlands a treat.
Gallery of art, history, cinema and street food
Gallery of art, history, cinema and street food
Crocs and culture provide a walk on the wild side during an adventure in Darwin for Pam Jones, who reflects on the city's adrenaline vibe and softer side.
Efforts yield high return
Efforts yield high return
Ralph Vartabedian explores Armenia, his father’s homeland, peak by peak. It’s not world-class yet, but the views...
Ancient land of rocks and crocs
Ancient land of rocks and crocs
A road trip through the Kakadu? Don't mind if I do, says Pam Jones who, in the first of a two-part series, explores Australia's biggest national park with crocs and campervans in mind.