The global aviation scene has changed, writes the Herald's former travel editor Jim Eagles. Great airlines have lost their way or vanished completely.

The actor shares her travel memories.

Winston Aldworth explains why he thinks extrajudicial, summary executions might just be acceptable for those who drive below 80kph, then speed up at passing lanes.

The actress shares her travel memories.

It's small, but packed with things wild and wonderful, says Elisabeth Easther.

A dedicated member of the iCult, Andrea Sachs finds herself hopelessly dependent on her smartphone for navigation purposes.

Hayden Donnell discovers the dangers - and exhilaration - of Sapporo Beer Garden.

Eveline Harvey takes a domestic hop up Australia's east coast aboard QF520.

Seat-only fares will soon be available to Air New Zealand's domestic passengers right up until the last minute.

The RV Rampage host shares her travel memories.

New Zealanders are the lousiest tippers when travelling overseas according to a global survey by travel firm Expedia.

Abuse your credit card on holiday and repent later, writes Winston Aldworth.

Forewarned is forearmed when it comes to dodging those clever scams overseas, writes Bob Pearce.

Ride golf carts, horses or canoes to explore this wonderful area ... or get going on foot.

Jane Luscombe tries to keep her emotions in check at 30,000ft.

Elisabeth Easther explores the striking natural beauty of this West Coast gem.

In Dublin, Ewan McDonald settles into the front-parlour of Irish folk music.

Anna Leask takes two flights to hop from New Zealand to Bali.

The Rogue Society founder shares his travel memories.

There was a time when overseas travel was synonymous with cheap cigarettes.

Just over a week into his big OE, Jake Green is having the time of his life.

Old and new set sail from opposite sides of the river, writes Carolyn Thompson.

Elisabeth Easther finds a quiet town dominated by a mountain.

Plans for a $240m Fiordland monorail have been derailed by Conservation Minister Nick Smith, who says the project does not stack up economically or environmentally.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner will be allowed to fly farther on some long over-water trips after US regulators concluded it has proved its reliability.

Air New Zealand's first Boeing 787-9 has flown for the first time, completing a three-hour test flight above Seattle, in Washington state.

Tash McGill flies QF322 (or tries to) from New Zealand to Australia.

Do your research before you commit to that hotel room, writes Megan Singleton.

America has its fair share of quirky buildings - here are five of them.

Tell Warriors fullback Sam Tonkins which part of New Zealand he should visit and you could be joining him on holiday.