Just think about all those hours you've wasted waiting at airports, says Simon Calder.

The 'H's: Hobbit holes, horses and heartfelt hospitality, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Travel Insurance Direct's safety specialist Phil Sylvester has a few tips for Kiwis travelling to Brazil for the soccer World Cup which kicked off last week.

Herald Travel readers share their tips on how to handle the stresses of a family break.

Honolulu's Bevy pours drinks like it means business, writes Heather McCracken.

Winston Aldworth flies EK157 from the United Arab Emirates to Sweden.

No longer a sleepy village, this Hawke's Bay locale is now a sought-after destination.

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.

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.

If you fancy a jaunt around some of New Zealand's great sights in a campervan, Megan Singleton has some handy tips.

You can get a taste of the best in the world's top restaurants, but cheap and local still rules, writes Jesse Mulligan.

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.

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.

This year's festival runs from June 20-29. Motorhome Republic have picked their top 10 free events at the big party.

Stored in a massive warehouse in the US are the weirdest and scariest things airline passengers have left behind.

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.