Taiwan really is a fantastic place to visit, with plenty of beautiful scenery, great shopping, amazing food and interesting culture - I highly recommend it.

When it comes to romance, it seems Kiwis have the best of intentions - although we might not always follow through.

Elisabeth Easther's doing her bit to save the kiwis.

Any number of things can go wrong when you're travelling, and one of the worst scenarios is getting mugged.

Whether it's not knowing the language or misunderstanding the local customs, most people will have done something embarrassing while travelling.

Blogger reveals how the average traveller can score a seat in the lap of luxury.

Originally called Hukanui, with huka being Maori for "foam, frost or snow" and nui meaning big; in this neck of the woods it means "heavy frost".

With the help of Booking.com, we've put together a year of thrifty travel, with the cheapest times to visit a variety of locations around the globe.

Infographic reveals a number of simple tricks travellers can follow to stay healthy during a flight and avoid any setbacks after they step off the plane.

Don't drive in Saudi Arabia if you're a woman, ensure you wash your car in Russia and let the animals cross the road in South Africa.

Tina Trenkner-Meade flies JQ285 to the South Island.

I'm travelling to India later this year. I love Indian food, but am anxious to avoid gastro-dramas. I'm a meat-eater, but happy to go vegetarian for a spell if that's the safest thing.

Hilton is launching a new hotel brand focusing on budget travellers looking to spend NZ$116 to NZ$139 a night.

While other mums seemed to effortlessly travel well with their kids, it was something that I had to work really hard on to get right (like pretty much every other aspect of parenting!).

Readers send in their stories and opinions about the world of travel, including a petition for a Bowie Street in Berlin.

Look online but book directly with Africa's hotels, writes Rachel Ward.

The Shotover Jet is as good as it gets for thrillseekers in Queenstown, finds Shandelle Battersby.

This proud community plays host to the best scenery - and cake - you'll find, writes Elisabeth Easther.

A new study has found that the finest hotels are not necessarily the cleanest.

Shandelle Battersby checks into the CityLife Hotel, Central Auckland.

From African trails to airport parking, Eli Orzessek gets your answers.

Food Loose Tours offer an insider's guide to Perth's culinary scene, discovers Sue Baxalle.

Tourists touching down at Heathrow Airport are being introduced to British etiquette by a video starring comedian Stephen Fry.

Here are 5 reasons you want volunteer while travelling the world.

Rima Te Wiata tells us about her best and worst moments during her holidays around the world.

Learn about the best deals you can get this week.

Winston Aldworth flies aboard NZ28, the inaugural Auckland-to-Houston flight.

More airline deaths worldwide were due to deliberate acts in 2015 than to accidental air crashes for the second year in a row.

Here are some of the best events happening in Hawkes Bay over the next few months.