There are two weird seasons going on. Firstly, the skies can't decide if it's summer or winter.

Bad neighbours on a plane can be hell, but Courtney Whitaker has the cure.

When dossing in a London flat, it's worth observing a few common courtesies.

Investment vital to sustain thriving tourism, writes Tash McGill.

COMMENT: Give me the huge-flight/middling-flight combo any day over the standard pair of 12-hour hops.

Our online guru Eli Orzessek looks into visas for China, Russia and Mongolia.

There's a breed of traveller, a devil-may-care breed, that drives me crazy, writes Tim Roxborogh.

There's much about Trump I don't like. He inflames hatred and is clearly a hothead.

Eli Orzessek investigates the best way to change currency.

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.

Southeast Asia offers great Christmas choices, says online guru Eli Orzessek.

The joy of driving on the too-short 'Holiday Highway' soon gives over to disappointment as you reach those roadworks at the top of the Brynderwyn Hills.

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