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Australian author Kathy Lette explores the Douro river on a vibrant cultural adventure.
Boots, blisters and bodyweight training: How fit do you need to be to do a Himalayan trek?
Everything I did to prepare for an eight-day hike in Nepal.
Base jumps can be deadly, but thrill-seekers are still leaping at US national parks
Base jumping has been banned at US national parks for decades, but people still do it.
Plan your next getaway with this week's hot travel deals
Explore deals near you, from winter getaways to summer escapes.
'The Mount Everest of being in the saddle': Northland adventurer takes extreme riding to the world
Ever wanted to ride a yak, reindeer or camel? A Northland adventurer explains how.
Hilary Barry is visiting Africa to fufill a lifelong dream. You can join her
A small group of Kiwis can buy a ticket to join the beloved presenter in Africa.
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A cruise for every style of traveller.
Tired of the 9-5? Company offers Kiwis a permanent escape
The organisation describes it as the 'ultimate career pivot'.
House of travel boss talks about the latest travel trends
New House of Travel boss Dave Coombes on what's coming up for travel. Video / Corey
Five must-grab travel deals for your next romantic getaway
Travel the world with your other half.
Adventure across continents with these epic travel deals
The world's best once-in-a-lifetime experiences await.
What it is like at a remote Fiji resort with just 17 suites
A picture-perfect private island experience with a hidden surprise for families.
From foodies to hikers: Discover this week’s five best travel deals for every type of traveller
Fancy a city break and a tropical holiday all in one trip? Read on.
When was the last time you took a sled from the airport to your hotel?
Most hotel transfers are forgettable, but not these ones...
10 things I wish I’d known before visiting Fiji's famous Yasawa Islands
At least one of these has caught every traveller off guard.
Should parents keep paying for their adult children's holidays?
This generosity is causing tension.
'Culturally rich' Rangaiika coast tours now open to public
'Looking out on to Rangaiika and they’re just blown away.'
Book this cruise and your plus-one will get 75% off their fare in this week's hot deals
Travel deals that make sure your dream trip becomes a reality.
How to hike in New Zealand, without giving up your champagne lifestyle
It's not a Great Walk, but it can be greatly luxurious.
5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwards
If winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.
African elephants call each other by unique names
African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. Video / AP
We dare you to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Taupō this winter, here's why
Taupō doesn't endure a long winter, it laughs in the face of it.
Trekking in the Everest region is more than a walk in the park
We head to the Himalayas for Sagarmāthā National Park and a sight of Nepal's famous peaks.
9 adrenaline-fuelled adventures in NZ (that don't involve bungy jumping)
When planning future Kiwi family holidays, consider stepping out of your comfort zone.
'Thrillionaire' announces new Titanic expedition a year after sub disaster
A year after the OceanGate disaster a tourist with deep pockets wants to fund another sub.
The major mistake most Kiwis make when visiting Fiji on holiday
How many travellers miss out without ever realising.
Rotorua is the staycation your family needs this winter
Where cosy meets culture and the whole family loves it.
Everest ego trip: Videos of rope queues expose climber congestion
A glaciologist and author calls it 'the worst kind of adventure capitalism'.
Everest Inc. author on the fall of Kiwi guiding and the mountain's biggest myth
Superhuman achievement or package holiday on a rope?
See the world’s wonders with these hot deals
From the Great Barrier Reef to the Taj Mahal, these deals are full of the world's marvels.
Meet the cruise lines going above and beyond for solo travellers
Say goodbye to costly 'single supplement' fees.
