When you get that bad gut feeling, Derek Cheng advises you to clench.

The rapper shares his travel memories.

New Zealanders are about to get 10-year passports back, but they will cost more and are still more expensive than in many other countries.

Graham Reid stays at "the world's first Instagram hotel" - so named because of how many people post photos of it.

Lovely harbour has a rich history and top fish and chips, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Katie Shepherd flies NZ245 direct from New Zealand to Indonesia.

Justine Tyerman neglects her old tramping boot mates while in Switzerland.

Pack your coins and throw them into these fountains around the world, writes Megan Singleton.

Ads for overseas holidays are everywhere, but where are the the ones encouraging us to spend our holiday money on these shores, asks Winston Aldworth.

Enjoy the meandering Kaiapoi River in this pretty little historic town, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Shandelle Battersby flies back from the East Coast on a tiny Air New Zealand Bombardier Q300.

Cubicle coupling in an airport loo is too much for Sharon Stephenson.

Megan Singleton uncovers five of the best places to eat and drink in Chicago, from local-style popcorn to a two-Michelin Star restaurant.

Winston Aldworth ponders the moral boundaries when it comes to stealing the toiletries from your hotel room.

The Harlem Globetrotter shares his holiday experiences and travel tips.

Megan Singleton uncovers five of the best places to eat in LA, from chic celebrity hot spots to gourmet burgers and $1 tacos.

This South Taranaki town has some top-notch dining and several great museums.

Shandelle Battersby roughs it, Auckland-style, in a luxury motorhome for a weekend.

The Canadian writer shares her travel tips and holiday highlights.

Winston Aldworth wonders how long it will be until pilots are completely replaced by machines.

Chase the sun north to a proud town where Elisabeth Easther finds a warm welcome and a fascinating history.

Alex Robertson flies UA6418 across the USA.

Jim Eagles is thinking of starting a petition to have the International Dateline abolished on the grounds that it causes unnecessary pain and stress to holidaymakers.

Megan Singleton uncovers some of the most outlandish things security screeners have found.

The British comedian shares his holiday memories.

Part of the fun of visiting a destination is going to it in your imagination first.

Justine Tyerman stays at a luxurious fifth-floor apartment in McMahons Point.

With the sheep and the All Blacks link there are few places as true blue South Island, says Elisabeth Easther.

Smart flyers stash stuff, share space — oh, and shower first, says Pamela Wade.

Gallipoli is not the only battle marking an important anniversary this year - Agincourt, Waterloo and Ypres are also subjects of special escorted tours.