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Alex Robertson: Eat as the locals do
Dietary restrictions can be difficult to keep to in far-flung corners of the world, writes Alex Robertson.
Dietary restrictions can be difficult to keep to in far-flung corners of the world, writes Alex Robertson.
Honeymoons are great fun - at least, the one I gatecrashed was.
Just think about all those hours you've wasted waiting at airports, says Simon Calder.
Herald Travel readers share their tips on how to handle the stresses of a family break.
The global aviation scene has changed, writes the Herald's former travel editor Jim Eagles. Great airlines have lost their way or vanished completely.
Winston Aldworth explains why he thinks extrajudicial, summary executions might just be acceptable for those who drive below 80kph, then speed up at passing lanes.
A dedicated member of the iCult, Andrea Sachs finds herself hopelessly dependent on her smartphone for navigation purposes.
You can get a taste of the best in the world's top restaurants, but cheap and local still rules, writes Jesse Mulligan.
Abuse your credit card on holiday and repent later, writes Winston Aldworth.
There was a time when overseas travel was synonymous with cheap cigarettes.
Ben Chapman-Smith is miffed that some of of his fellow travellers are getting pampered.
That hour or so you spend waiting for your flight could be better used. Travel Editor Winston Aldworth tells you how.
We take a wider look at what the rest of the globe has to offer New Zealanders with itchy feet and open minds.
Good intentions are being abused in voluntourism, says Neesha Bremner.
Airlines need to crack down on 'Mr Big Bags' so aircraft board faster and everyone gets locker space.
What better way to mend a broken heart than with a holiday fling?
Don't take it for granted that you'll find wireless internet connections readily available when you're travelling, writes Christopher Elliott.
Take careful note of the terms and conditions when using credit cards for travel insurance, writes Jane Jeffries.
Being forced to pay a gratuity to serving staff seems unnatural for New Zealand travellers, writes Rod Pascoe.
Running late, I did the only sensible thing and charged to the front of every line, apologising to those immediately around me as I squeezed past them, writes Winston Aldworth.
Know thyself and, when travelling, know thy luggage - or get ready for a quick return trip to the airport, writes Linda Herrick.
Rose Matafeo's one-liner about Waiuku in last week's My Holidays segment raised some eyebrows down in the Jewel of Franklin.
Airlines have been fussing about their wine lists for years, but have been slow to catch on to the recent rise in popularity of craft beer, writes Winston Aldworth.
Shelley Bridgeman is stressed out by all the travel admin that comes with taking a holiday.
Many people outside the airline industry were surprised to learn that airliners couldn't be quickly and clearly tracked at all times.
Car sharing is fun and much cheaper than European rail, writes Eva Buzo.
Young, healthy, active Victoria Clark is appalled to be hit by long-haul syndrome.
In last week's editorial, I probably did an injustice to border officials the world over.
Travelling solo as an older woman has its perils. But don't let that stop you, writes Venetia Sherson.
Landing in Sydney in the late 90s, my travel companion had the genius of idea of joking with the Customs officials.