Eli Orzessek offers security advice for freedom campers on a voyage of discovery.

Destination envy hits hard when you've made the wrong choice, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Of course, we wouldn't swap the Kiwi summer break for any other holiday on Earth, but it can be pretty exhausting.

Airbnb has been around since 2008 but some hosts still aren't fully getting it, writes Matt Heath.

Eli Orzessek answers queries on economy seating and bringing kava back from Fiji.

DoC's confusing direction signs raise the ire of Stephanie Holmes.

There are some activities that I simply do not - and never will - understand.

The former PM gave our cycle trails a push, writes Phil Taylor.

COMMENT: There are a few things on Winston Aldworth's wishlist for the year ahead.

COMMENT: Tourists, it seems, are regarded as the most milkable cash cow.

What initially seemed a disaster was revealed to be a marvel of modern engineering, writes Helen van Berkel.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has revealed his desire for the carrier to offer free tickets, but he needs the airports' help to achieve it.

The thing about New Zealand is it's really, really safe.

Venturing out of your comfort zone provides an experience that is yours alone, writes Tommy Walker.

My favourite thing about travel is its potential to surprise ...

COMMENT: Many years experience has shown Robyn Yousef she has a fat chance of travelling light.

Winston Aldworth enjoys taking photos as much as the next snap-happy modern traveller. But he says things are getting out of hand.

Kevin Pilley takes a slice off the old French stick and learns how to handle his bread.

COMMENT: Flying is different for the upper classes, writes occasional Business Class passenger Venetia Sherson.

COMMENT: Shandelle Battersby remembers how a famous NZ racing driver sparked her love of flying.

Tail-wagging walks icecream and room service, pooch-perfect, says Eli Orzessek.

COMMENT: It was bound to happen sooner or later: Paul Henry has said something I agree with, writes Winston Aldworth.

Accent and emblem of our neighbours too close for comfort, says Eli Orzessek.

Figures from the International Air Transport Association show that there was a 16% increase in reported incidents.

An advertisement in a travel magazine got me thinking about all the courses and unusual activity breaks I have been on.

Of all the ways to travel a road trip is still the most elemental. They call it the 'open' road for a very good reason.

Helen van Berkel is well prepared for a camping weekend with teens at Martins Bay and takes everything but the plastic box.

When the sun shines on you during a holiday and it's raining back in your hometown, you're doubling your holiday pleasure.

Kiwis are so naive. New Zealanders trust their post. Too much. They believe in what they read. From abroad.

I had dinner with the Prime Minister last week. Granted, there were 298 other people in the room.