Winston Aldworth flies NZ522 from Canterbury to Auckland.

Advice on planning trips to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.

Andrew Potter flies EZ8474 from England to Switzerland.

It used to be that being a flight attendant was regarded as one of the most glamorous jobs in the world. But gone are the days of the long and leisurely stopovers for cabin crew. Here are five pet peeves that will test your hostie’s smile.

Do we know where we’re going to? Not always – but that’s half the point of travelling, writes Ewan McDonald.

Advice on driving through Yosemite National Park to Death Valley and visiting Cathar fortresses in Portugal, Spain and France.

Not one for tracking down experiences that cause stomach-lurching adrenalin rushes? It might be time to doing something that makes your heart leap.

Peter Malcouronne flies QF88 from China to Australia.

Before we lose daylight savings, a trip to the winterless north should be on your wishlist.

Istanbul is one of those cities that leaves everyone who’s been there hankering to go back. But if you’re about to make your first appearance, here are five things you won’t want to miss.

When in LA, join the beautiful people and head to one of the many rooftop bars for a cheeky cocktail or two. Here are five that should be on your to-do list.

Andrew Koubaridis flies NZ0038 from China to New Zealand.

Elisabeth Easther gets a taste of the 'Fruit Bowl of the South'.

There is more to see in Dubai than the world’s tallest building, largest shopping malls and indoor ski fields. Situated conveniently between New Zealand and Europe, Dubai makes an excellent stopover, but it’s also a cool destination in its own right.

Now that Christmas is out of the way, it’s time to turn our attention to Valentine’s Day. And if you’re smart you’ll be talking about getaway ideas to your One True Love now while they’re lamenting being back in the office wearing shoes and socks again.

Winston Aldworth flies JQ296 to the South Island.