TravelTravel book: <i>Battlefields of the New Zealand Wars: A Visitor's Guide</i>Read up on your New Zealand history as you travel the globe.27 Sep 12:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: The centre of Turkish delightAdvice on side trips from Istanbul and public transport options between Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat.24 Sep 05:30 PM
SportFive of the best : Ways to raise your adrenalinGet your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.22 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelTravel gadget: Fuji Finepix XP10There was a lament about British manufacturing in the 1970s that went something like, "Why buy British when the Japanese make it smaller and cheaper?"22 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Whitsunday Reef FestivalThe Big 4 Adventure Whitsunday Reef Festival celebrates the amazing natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.20 Sep 02:00 PM
GolfFive of the best: Mini golf coursesFor a compact round of golf with the kids, complete with novelty fun factor.15 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Pushkar Camel FairThe sleepy desert town of Pushkar springs to life during the annual camel and cattle fair, when tens of thousands of camels, cattle and horses are paraded and traded on the dunes outside town.14 Sep 10:00 PM
TravelWhat I Pack: Roger HolmesStolen Rum co-funder Roger Holmes shares his travel tips.14 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelKiwi travel habits savvy and inspiredA study by Expedia.com has found that New Zealanders organise their trips on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.14 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelClose to home: It's in the starsAt Wellington's newly revamped Carter Observatory, visitors can learn about the southern skies through its state-of-the-art planetarium show.13 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Revive romance at child friendly resortsAdvice on travelling in Asia with a toddler.10 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelTravel gadget: MyAlbumThis one's especially for grandparents (though it'll be useful for plenty of other people).08 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelForeign food not to everyone's tasteI was sitting in a restaurant in Urumqi, in northern China, enjoying the spicy food smells from the kitchen, when a plaintiff Australian voice quavered across the room, "I want steak, eggs and chips."06 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: River Kwai Bridge WeekIn World War II the railway line between Thailand and Burma was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers to give the Japanese an overland supply route.06 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Options aplenty when exploring HawaiiAdvice on island hopping in Hawaii and getting around Tuscany.02 Sep 08:45 PM
OpinionBest places to lay down on a layoverOver the years I've spent a fair bit of time hanging round the world's airports between flights.31 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelDon't miss: Canadian Aboriginal FestivalNorth America's diverse indigenous culture is explored and celebrated at this massive pow wow and festival.30 Aug 02:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: India's dreamy places to wanderAdvice on organised tours in India and rail travel around Europe. 27 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelTravel gadget: Hand Crank ShaverA wind-up shaver. Sounds absolutely perfect for someone like me who has always shaved with an electric razor.25 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelSouth America: Backpacking with babyDavid King and Bec Johnston discover the special joys of taking a 10-month-old girl on a six-month journey round South America.25 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelDon't miss: Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages)History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.23 Aug 02:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Stone's throw from a jungle adventureAdvice on things to see beyond the city of Kuala Lumpur on a four-night Malaysia stopover and finding budget accommodation in England and Italy.20 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelJim Eagles: Kiwis continue to stretch their wingsThe recession hasn't clipped the wings of Kiwi travellers, writes Jim Eagles.17 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelDon't miss: Vinspired Lake of Stars FestivalHeld on the beautiful palm-fringed shores of Africa's third largest lake, this festival brings together international and African artists.16 Aug 02:00 PM
TravelThailand: More Bangkok for your BuckGetting more Bangkok for your buck is fraught with pitfalls for rookie westerners. 13 Aug 04:00 PM
