Hawke’s Bay connections run deep
Former Otago Daily Times journalist Dene Mackenzie enjoys Hawke’s Bay as he shows American friends the region.
Spring in Shenzhen
Spring in Shenzhen
For the Spring Festival, hundreds of millions head home to welcome the lunar new year in Shenzhen, China. Oscar Francis paid a visit as it welcomed the Year of the Horse.
Gratitude on display
Gratitude on display
Brett Atkinson, whose ancestors fell on the fields of France and Belgium during World War 1, travels to France’s Le Quesnoy to visit the NZ Liberation Museum - Te Arawhata.
Outback sleep-out ideal for budding astronomers
Outback sleep-out ideal for budding astronomers
If you are looking at a trip to Alice Springs, Melbourne- based travel writer Catherine Best suggests an overnight stargazing experience should be on your itinerary. THE BOOK: This is an edited...
In the land of GIANTS
In the land of GIANTS
This is an edited extract from Ultimate Family Holidays: Australia by Catherine Best, published by Hardie Grant Explore
Cultural legacy permeates life
Cultural legacy permeates life
Australian travel writer Sandip Hor dives into Singapore’s harmonious cultural tapestry.
A long walk hailed
A long walk hailed
Dunedin-born avid walker Jennifer Andrewes took up long-distance walking when diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s in 2019 and in 2024 walked the 2400km Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome.
Island-hopping in tropical Fiji
Island-hopping in tropical Fiji
A new high-speed catamaran that cruises into Fiji’s Yasawa Islands offers affordable access to remote resorts and villages, finds Jacqui Gibson.
Sun and culture intersect
Sun and culture intersect
Lifestyle editor Rebecca Fox discovers Sicily lives up to the hype and more.
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History lives on in ‘heel’ of Italy
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History lives on in ‘heel’ of Italy
Southern Italy is a path less travelled by many fans of the country. Rebecca Fox discovers its charms on a recent visit to the Puglia region.
Leaving the loch behind
Leaving the loch behind
After 25 years seeing the world, travel writer Annabelle Thorpe finally falls for the majesty of the mountains around Glencoe.
Andes horse trek uplifting experience
Andes horse trek uplifting experience
Business and rural editor Sally Rae recently embarked on the trip of a lifetime when she crossed the Andes, from Chile to Argentina, on horseback with her friend Lucy.
Full cycle: majesty of Nepal
Full cycle: majesty of Nepal
Dunedin man Murray Ross recently challenged himself, cycling the Annapurna circuit in Nepal, a 12-day journey which winds it way through some of Nepal’s tallest mountains.
Essence of Silk Route intoxicates
Essence of Silk Route intoxicates
Australian travel writer Sandip Hor dips his toes into the ancient world of Uzbekistan.
Ancient springs become hot new attraction
Ancient springs become hot new attraction
Iceland’s hot springs prove there’s life in the old geyser, writes Chiara Rimella.
Venturing into Ecuador
Seductive destination: Venturing into Ecuador
Mike Yardley ventures to Ecuador’s Mashpi Reserve, nestled on the western flank of the Andes in the Choco rainforest.
A feast for the senses
A feast for the senses
If you’re looking for an island with stunning scenery and a proud history, it’s Corsica, of course, writes Genevieve Fox.
Another side of Japan
Another side of Japan
Inuyama had everything Denise Stephens was looking for in a traditional Japanese town — a castle, shrines and temples, a classic garden, and a quaint shopping street.
Taking in city’s history
Taking in city’s history
Eleanor Hughes discovers the joys of Melbourne, from outlaws to laneways and shopping.
Dive right in: top spots for a swim
Dive right in: top spots for a swim
Best-selling author Nicola McCloy’s new book, Jump In, provides a guide to the top swimming spots you may not know of around the country.
