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    Land of stunning vistas

    The first evening, at the campsite in Gwatt. PHOTOS: JOHANNES GULDNER

    Land of stunning vistas

    A week of Swiss wonders: photography student Johannes Guldner explores the heart of the Alps.

    Glorious San Sebastian

    The beautiful walking tunnel that leads from Concha beach to Antiguo. PHOTOS: ALEX HANNAGAN

    Glorious San Sebastian

    A trip to San Sebastian is a dive into sheer beauty, reports Alex Hannagan.

    Icebergs are born

    A humpback whale breaches among the icebergs at Ilulissat. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK

    Icebergs are born

    People sit in silence at Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord.

    Serenity in Vietnam’s huge caves

    Hang Son Doong Cave — the largest cave in the world.

    Serenity in Vietnam’s huge caves

    Vietnam’s cave kingdom makes Lonely Planet’s list of 60 of the world’s most serene spaces.

    Friendly, culturally unique

    Slaughter Bay.

    Friendly, culturally unique

    In this excerpt from Ultimate Island Escapes: Australia, travel blogger Emma Shaw offers her tips and recommendations for exploring Norfolk Island.

    Stepping back in time

    Looking down on the Grand Canal from the Rialto Bridge.

    Stepping back in time

    Eleanor Hughes steps back in time on a barge and bike tour of northern Italy.

    Making ‘scents’ of London

    Smell of the dog. Never a dull moment on the Underground.

    Making ‘scents’ of London

    London is a treat not just for sightseeing but for all five senses, as Paul Gorman discovers.

    From Daleks to cave trolls

    The monster vault at the "Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder" exhibition in Wellington has life-sized...

    From Daleks to cave trolls

    On a recent trip to Wellington, Rebecca Fox took advantage of a rainy day to visit a couple of the city's mind-bending indoor attractions.

    Cycling in Switzerland

    Alpine views are very distracting when cycle touring in Switzerland. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

    Cycling in Switzerland

    A new 380km cycle route from Lucerne includes spectacular alpine views and pastoral backcountry — not to mention delicious local cheese and wine, Sarah Gillespie discovers.

    Quick Qatar refresh

    Doha’s Souq Al Waqif was restored 20 years ago. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE

    Quick Qatar refresh

    Gillian Vine takes a break in Qatar.

    A golden new age of cruising

    MS Noordam in Milford Sound. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    A golden new age of cruising

    Dennis and Rosamund Knill take a cruise  and discover what it’s like to escape the real world.

    Ravenna’s opulent ‘soul’ revealed

    The sun glows through alabaster windows in Galla Placidia.

    Ravenna’s opulent ‘soul’ revealed

    Eleanor Hughes takes a close look at the historic sites of Ravenna, in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, which was once capital of the Western Roman Empire.

    A taste of home

    Wallingford Homestead and front lawn. PHOTO: HAWKE’S BAY TOURISM

    A taste of home

    Sourdough lessons, truffle forest hikes and decadent dinners go hand-in-hand with luxury at this heritage lodge in Hawke’s Bay, writes Jacqui Gibson.

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    Round and about the boulders

    Photo: Clare Fraser

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    Round and about the boulders

    Recently, a final-year university student said the best thing about studying at Otago is, initially, the partying, but with time becomes the beauty of the area. 

    Pushing the boat out

    The Sun Princess in Europe. PHOTOS: PRINCESS CRUISES

    Pushing the boat out

    She’s big, she’s beautiful and she’s pushing boundaries. The  shiny new flagship for Princess Cruises is a glittering marvel, writes Mike Yardley.

    Due diligence key to RV dreams

    Living the dream. Absolute beachfront — Lake Ohau at dusk. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Due diligence key to RV dreams

    Justine Tyerman recounts a decade-long mission to find the perfect RV.

    Bough factor

    A man-made cave at Te Aka. PHOTO: MIKE YARDLEY

    Bough factor

    Like a new and proud keeper of the past, Mike Yardley experiences a remarkable new treehouse experience on the West Coast loaded with goldmining heritage.

    Barrier is for free spirits

    Barrier is for free spirits

    After numerous hazy glimpses of it from the mainland and from boats over the years, Dunedin writer Neville Peat made his first visit last summer to Aotea Great Barrier Island north of Auckland. 

    Having a rum old time in Mauritius

    The exquisite resorts of Mauritius are a haven for visitors to have a fun-filled, relaxing time....

    Having a rum old time in Mauritius

    With nearly 330km of white sandy beaches and blue lagoons, Mauritius is a haven for those who enjoy a range of water activities. But it’s the island’s history and cultural insights that catch...

    Covid turns trip into nightmare

    The day I got sick ... Following in the Beatles’ footsteps at Chiswick House, London.

    Don’t get sick

    Getting sick on the other side of the world can quickly become a nightmare, as Paul Gorman recounts.
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