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Airbnb boss sides with guests over chore complaints
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This country is ditching passports for international flights
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The year of 30 million: Egypt wants to double international tourists
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Lots of roadworks planned for Waikato highways over the next month
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French package tour invites you to step into the role of Emily in Paris
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Anzac memorials among 42 new sites given World Heritage status
Within those sites, there are 133,027 Anzacs commemorated from across two World Wars.
Kiwi entrepreneur shares her travel adventures: From California to Africa
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Travel outlook with Flight Centre
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Why travel insurance may not cover your lost phone or misplaced wallet
Think travel insurance has your forgetfulness covered? Think again.
Venice dodges Unesco 'danger list' inclusion
The famous city is said to be suffering from over tourism and climate change.
European tourist city becomes first in the world to charge day-trippers
The decision comes after the site was said to be 'in danger'.
How to dodge the piranha on an Amazon River excursion
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Diana Clement: How to make your money go further on holiday
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Leave your camera behind: How to take amazing travel photos on your phone
New York Times: Curate a more careful eye to better capture your next trip.
How to experience aperitivo like a true Milanese
New York Times: In Milan, giving the Aperitivo a new twist.
Giant 'crack' closes world-famous climbing destination
The tourist attraction has put out alerts and created detours for keen travellers.
Ho Chi Minh to the minute: How much of Vietnam's biggest city can you see in 36 hours?
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France’s 20 most beautiful villages ranked for the RWC
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Juha Saarinen: How eSims will change your mobile phone experience
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