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My holidays: Inua Ellams

The poet, playwright and performer shares his travel memories.

10 ways to board a plane quickly

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.

Winston Aldworth: A (spare) change of view on tipping

"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.

Airports minus queues equals...

How do you load a plane quicker? New research suggests a lengthy airport gate queues could be slashed by seating passengers according to their hand luggage.

Kia ora: Glenorchy

It's no wonder people rave about the beauty of this place, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Flight check: Dubai to Akld

Winston Aldworth flies EK412 from the United Arab Emirates to New Zealand.

Queensland: A world of difference

Paul Davies takes a look at the Gold Coast's international dining options.

Five things to know about turbulence

Megan Singleton finds turbulence soothing in a rocking-the-pram kind of way, but for those who feel differently, here are her tips on getting through a bumpy flight.

My holidays: Maurice Trapp

The president of the AFRU shares his travel memories.

Linda Herrick: In my case, I need the bells and whistles

Know thyself and, when travelling, know thy luggage - or get ready for a quick return trip to the airport, writes Linda Herrick.

My holidays: Michelle de Kretser

Author Michelle de Kretser shares her travel memories.

Winston Aldworth: Waiuku's OK, but stay away from Karioitahi

Rose Matafeo's one-liner about Waiuku in last week's My Holidays segment raised some eyebrows down in the Jewel of Franklin.

Flight check: Taipei to Auckland on China Airlines

Justine Tyerman flies from Taiwan to New Zealand via Australia.

Flight check: Auckland to Dubai on Emirates

Winston Aldworth flies EK407 to the United Arab Emirates, via Melbourne.

New South Wales: Hop on a bus, train or ferry

Public transport is the way to go in and around Sydney, writes Rod Pascoe.

Top five reasons to visit Christchurch

The Garden City's slow but steady rebirth is welcomed by Megan Singleton.

My holidays: Rose Matafeo

The comedian once had two taxidermied stoats confiscated by Customs officials.

Winston Aldworth: Let's get crafty with the beer we serve in the air

Airlines have been fussing about their wine lists for years, but have been slow to catch on to the recent rise in popularity of craft beer, writes Winston Aldworth.