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.

"How much do you want to pay?'' the cab driver asked me, after I gave him US$60 cash (a $50 note and a $10 note) for a $55 fare.

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.

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.

You need a passport, a visa and a bit of cash - but perhaps the key to travelling cheap is to carry a healthy supply of chutzpah.

"Rule No 1," the Travel Editor said: "Don't get killed." Helen van Berkel looked for angry mobs in Bangkok and found only scenes of calm.

The number of entries in the Herald's recent travel writing competition served as a reminder to those of us who get to do this for a job that we are pretty fortunate.

Change is in the air after years of frustration for passengers.

Arriving at the Jetstar check-in counter in Melbourne I reach into the slot in my bag where I am absolutely certain I've left my passport... It's not there. Problem.

Trading up is great, but better with company.

On a recent stay at a very reputable New Zealand hotel, I couldn't figure out how to get the wi-fi to work for my laptop, writes Winston Aldworth.

For all the world's designs, the perfect travel hat eludes me.

Air New Zealand's flair for getting media attention around their safety videos is a thing of wonder.

Yesterday afternoon, Schapelle Corby emerged from her near-decade-long stint as a guest of the Indonesian prison system.

Travel editor Winston Aldworth explains why next time he does a campervan trip, he'll choose a van with no toilet and no shower.

Freedom campers have once again been catching the eye - and the ire - of locals.

It's a pretty common news story in the summer months: Young backpackers, a beautiful spot by the water, an unguarded vehicle and some local hoods.

It seems our country looks as beautiful from space as it does from the ground.