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.

The publisher and photographer shares his travel memories.

Sometimes there's nothing like a chilly holiday to leave you feeling invigorated.

Roll up! Roll up! For the chance to ride some of the best double-decker trams in Hong Kong, writes Russell Maclennan-Jones.

Thousands visit the ice in this world-famous beauty spot, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Leah McLennan looks at what's big and what's new on the Otago skifields.

Nothing re-awakens the Scot inside you like the aroma of a smoky whisky, finds Peter Feeney.

Sophie Barclay takes a domestic flight across Malaysia aboard MH2504.

See Bangkok life from different perspectives, says Megan Singleton.

We take a wider look at what the rest of the globe has to offer New Zealanders with itchy feet and open minds.

Rugby's taken him all over the globe, only to confirm that 'there's no place like home'.

Lucy Gillmore rounds up some of the best international tours based around famous tipples.

Don't take it for granted that you'll find wireless internet connections readily available when you're travelling, writes Christopher Elliott.

No matter what the weather's doing, Pamela Wade finds entertainment in Southland and Central Otago.

Miners and farmers have made way for curling, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Two New Zealand hotels have been named among the top 10 in the world for service and good value by travel website TripAdvisor.

Grant Bradley flies QF146 from New Zealand to Australia.

Take careful note of the terms and conditions when using credit cards for travel insurance, writes Jane Jeffries.

Megan Singleton finds the best of Ireland on a road trip around the Emerald Isle.

Get your art, science, culture or history fix at one of these monumental museums.

The poet, playwright and performer shares his travel memories.

The pain of the plane boarding process is such that some scientists and mathematicians have come up with theories about how to speed it up.

"How much do you want to pay?'' the cab driver asked me, after I gave him US$60 cash (a $50 note and a $10 note) for a $55 fare.