Serenity in Vietnam’s huge caves
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
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
Stepping back in time
Eleanor Hughes steps back in time on a barge and bike tour of northern Italy.
Making ‘scents’ of London
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
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
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
Quick Qatar refresh
Gillian Vine takes a break in Qatar.
A golden new age of cruising
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
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
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
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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
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
Due diligence key to RV dreams
Justine Tyerman recounts a decade-long mission to find the perfect RV.
Bough factor
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
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
Don’t get sick
Getting sick on the other side of the world can quickly become a nightmare, as Paul Gorman recounts.
Tracking pioneers’ footsteps
Tracking pioneers’ footsteps
Dennis and Rosamund Knill discover there’s no mode of travel better than rail for an epic journey into the unknown.
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Six reserves and a climb on Oamaru circuit
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Six reserves and a climb on Oamaru circuit
The hills behind Oamaru have got its back.
A gentler side of the Dolomites
A gentler side of the Dolomites
Its peaks are a big draw for adrenaline junkies, but this natural park’s newer attractions offer more inclusive family activities, Isabel Choat finds.
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