There's nothing quite like a roadtrip to bring a little frisson to your relationship, writes Winston Aldworth.

Ah, Rome. The romance. The architecture. The fabulous food and wine. The grubbing locals looking to scam you at every corner.

In the adventure sports world, dangerous and unsafe have different meanings, writes Diana Balham.

Many people will say they long to escape from the tentacles of electronic gadgets when they're on holiday. In truth, we seem to be hooked on plugging in.

Be wary of whom you end up next to on a plane. They may just ruin your relaxation rituals, discovers Alan Perrott.

Airbus is booking a patent for an aircraft seating design that will send shivers up the exposed spine of passengers who crave a little comfort.

It must be great to be Gerry Brownlee: assuming for yourself — and receiving — special treatment to get around pesky airport security queues.

The weird mechanics and the sheer beauty of flight still have the capacity to leave Winston Aldworth awestruck.

The Germans have cracked on to a nice little scheme to get tourists to directly fund major infrastructure, and Winston Aldworth believes it could work here.

Collecting freebies from hotels and travel can become an unstoppable pleasure, writes Elisabeth Easther. But what do you do if you have too many?

Travel Editor Winston Aldworth on why you should give Glastonbury a miss.

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.

Forewarned is forearmed when it comes to dodging those clever scams overseas, writes Bob Pearce.

Jane Luscombe tries to keep her emotions in check at 30,000ft.

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.

The best concerts leave memories, mosh scars and minor hearing loss, says Chris Schulz.