"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.

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.

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.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear me. Everyone loves to have a crack at America, even the venerable Bob Jones.

My daughter, Trevor, is a lovely girl. Other people generally call her Zoe - after all, that's what's on her birth certificate. But not on this flight.

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.

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.

Do you know your Swedes from your Swiss?

As a kid, I had posters of two heroes on my wall. Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant faced off against the great All Black winger, John Kirwan.

Travel Editor Winston Aldworth looks at why NZ topping the Telegraph's readers' poll of travel destinations is so important to this country.

Beauty spot's locals must have seen it all when it comes to unusual tourist behaviour.

Where once a traveller would reach for their guidebook and camera, now the smartphone reigns supreme.