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The European city you should skip London and Paris for
With a reputation for being boring, it's anything but...

New Zealand's 48 most in-demand DoC huts for summer
All we want for Christmas is a space in these top DoC huts.

‘Sick’: Passenger says son's nut allergy led to family being kicked off flight
Travellers were asked not bring nuts onto the plane, but a nasty surprise was on the menu.

Fresh twist after crabby tourists call police over $1000 dish
Restaurant releases footage of happy diners as saga of the $1000 chilli crab continues.

Queenstown state of emergency coincides with school holiday travel period
Snow season has ended early in the area, as resorts close early.

Kiwis seated by 'farting dog' refunded - but more can be done to stop flight flatulence
Travellers who raised a stink about being seated next to a flatulent dog won a refund.

New Zealand’s most turbulence-prone airports revealed
A survey of historic turbulence has named the bumpiest airports in the world.

The best train journeys in France: Scenic routes from countryside to coastline
Switch gears in France, where rail adventures meet timeless scenic beauty.

'The most interesting place in NZ.' Really?
More than 1 million Wikipedia pages seem to think so.

Ready for a solo adventure? These are the top destinations for 2024
The world’s most welcoming spots for one - from Dubrovnik to Zurich.

'You cannot be serious!' McEnroe takes Kiwis on tennis-themed Tanzania safari
Celebrity guides add a sporting spin to the favourite safari destination.

15,000 passengers a day: Auckland Airport reveals busiest school holiday dates
The airport has asked for patience, especially at arrivals screening.

This is how you swerve the crowds in Venice
Follow the locals, including writer Anne Hadley, an Italian resident for almost 40 years.

Milford tourists willing to pay $110 access fee, says MOP
The access fees would only apply to international guests.

Artist ordered to repay Danish gallery for $120k 'blank canvas' stunt
The Danish gallery has been chasing the missing bank notes and rogue artist for two years.

Surfing snake: Gold Coast man’s unusual hobby lands $2500 fine
Shiva the carpet python had been making waves on social media.

How to turn 8 days' annual leave into 7 weeks holiday in 2024
Take out the wall planner and your best red biro. 2024 is offering 34 days for 8 in leave.

The Saville Row of Lederhosen: When no other leather shorts will do
A small village in the foothills of the Alps is an unlikely Mecca for high fashion.

Discover the birthplace of the Olympics on a luxury cruise
Docked near Olympia, Holland America's Oosterdam offers time-travelling experiences.

Spot the Kiwi in the South France: Locals say it's a dead giveaway
Live like a local in Provence, but first, you must look like one.

The affordable way to take the family to Fiji
Looking for a family-friendly vacation that won’t break the bank?

Guests disgruntled after booking Stewart Island cruise but getting Timaru instead
2000 cruise passengers have been told their trip now looks drastically different.

Horror turbulence rocks transtasman flight as winds blast the South Island
Passengers described a sensation of losing height rapidly for around two seconds.

Kiwis trapped in Arctic as rescue attempt fails, Covid onboard
Australian and Kiwi passengers claim to be in 'good spirits' despite the situation.

Wallet-friendly Europe, US and Asia with these travel deals
We bring you the best travel deals going.

'Babies are not the problem' says Auckland mum abused for child's cries on plane
She claims the other Bali passengers made far worse noise than her 1yo.

In Scotland, it's out with the old and in with the new
The New York Times: Gaelic culture has been rejiggered in a fresh and exciting way

Couple’s Airbnb nightmare: Sydney rental burgled, used for sex party
Their luggage was ransacked and rental surfaces left sticky, say travellers.

Greek island's best-kept secret: The cultural treasures of Apeiranthos village
This jewel in the crown is off the tourist radar... for now.