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Heading to Waitomo? Why not stay overnight in the cockpit of a plane

Everyone loves a novelty stay in a unique setting.

But wait, there's Mordor! 18 hobbit-themed tourist attractions to rule them all

Where's Middle-earth? Somewhere between New Zealand and a Texan cafe.

No one has ever considered Zambia for a safari holiday ... until now

If not for leopards and elephants, go for the sausage trees.

10 of the best: Where to take Dad this Father’s Day (or any day, for that matter)

From the gamer to the luxe-life lovin', we've got the many types of dads covered.

Sri Lanka's culinary gems aren’t in its markets, but its family kitchens

Step inside a Sinhalese home and unravel Sri Lanka's richest flavours.

I’m a nervous flier. Here’s how I make it through turbulence

There are plenty of tricks - I find these ones actually work.

Izzy and Beaver tackle France, this time without the All Blacks jersey

The former All Blacks share their travel photos and all the mischief of touring France.

Have you really been to Portugal if you haven't tried out these local dishes?

If there's something to dive into in Portugal, it's their local cuisine.

In a coconut shell: South Pacific food is sublime

Think the Pacific Islands isn't a foodie destination? Think again...

Queenstown's epic 13-hour ski-trip detour you won’t regret

From sea level to the top of Wānaka’s highest ski field at 2088m. And back down again.

Longreach: Being in the middle of nowhere has never offered so much to see

If you want the best of Outback Queensland, Longreach should be your destination.

'Biggest problem' running 139 Auckland Airbnbs

One multimillionaire landlord with 12 places: Why he would never list his homes like this.

Business class mum defends leaving kid in economy - the perks are worth it

Mother says this is not bad parenting but good economics.

The Gold Coast gave Taskmaster's Melanie Bracewell a memorable first trip abroad

Billy T award winner Mel Bracewell on travel: skiing, snow monkeys, and unfolded laundry.

Taking this NZ holiday means you get to meet Shaun the Sheep

This ethical animal encounter is so quintessentially New Zealand.

Keen for a knife massage? Make the most of Taipei in just 48 hours

Discover the hippest hangouts, street eats, and strangest to-dos in Taiwan's capital.

Thinking of Europe? This island is the perfect off-peak destination

Autumn is approaching, bringing fewer tourists and a more comfortable climate on Crete.

American academics, Auckland landlords side-stepped Airbnb - then fought each other

All was well until the sides disagreed about the home’s cleanliness at the tenancy's end.