European banknotes were ready-made miniature history lessons in our wallets and purses, writes Max Wooldridge.

Irish singer-songwriter Roesy shares his holiday highlights and travel tips ahead of his appearance at the Tauranga Arts Festival.

Picking up a stranger has to be among the most hospitable things you can do, writes Winston Aldworth.

Jo Elwin checks in to the elegant Spire Hotel in Queenstown.

Christoph Driessen samples black gold at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.

Michael Burgess flies from Hong Kong to Seoul on Cathay Pacific CX412.

Finding pubes in the shower is usually too much, but sometimes, says Eugene Bingham, you just make do.

The New Zealand filmmaker shares his holiday highlights and travel tips.

How did we go from five stars being the measure of excellence to seven? And where does it end?

When in Rome, take a hint and put away your selfie-stick, says Venetia Sherson.

My Kitchen Rules judge Gareth Stewart shares his holiday highlights and travel tips.

The loudest - and fastest - passenger jet to grace the skies could be making a return, writes Winston Aldworth.

Author Bruce Ansley cherishes pointing his car along New Zealand's highways and roads.

Andrew Louis flies UA5639 from Montrose, Colorado, to Los Angeles, California.

Travel asked readers for tips on how to keep your luggage safe when travelling. Here are some of the best suggestions.

Resort offers five reasons for Megan Singleton to stay a while.

The Phoenix Foundation drummer shares his holiday highlights and travel tips.

Why are the grisliest places in the world also the most popular with tourists, asks Kevin Pilley.

Grant Bradley flies from Oslo to Hamburg on Germanwings 4U7195.

A passport snafu almost ruins Nic Hamilton's Swedish holiday.

Winston Aldworth flies one of Air New Zealand's new Dreamliner fleet, NZ176, from Perth to Auckland.

Actor Edwin Wright shares his holiday highlights and travel tips.

You don't need to be unusually tall to feel cramped by the lack of leg room in Economy Class on a longhaul flight, writes Winston Aldworth.

Duncan Gillies flies aboard Shanghai Airlines FM9449 from Shanghai to Lijiang.

Grant Bradley flies on Norwegian Air Shuttle DY320 from Oslo to Alta, well above the Arctic Circle.

Megan Singleton navigates the danger and delights of solo travel.

Urban Bali is a slap in the face after a few days in the gentle jungle, writes Shandelle Battersby.

TVNZ's Rugby World Cup correspondent shares his travel tips and holiday highlights.

If people have data access on planes, does that mean that things like Skype calls are likely to become a real annoyance?