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Four cool museum exhibitions
The ancient terracotta warriors will be at Te Papa over the summer.
Flight check: Auckland to Los Angeles
Shandelle Battersby flies aboard NZ2 from Auckland to Los Angeles.
Flight check: London Gatwick to Reykjavik
Pamela Wade flies Icelandair FI471 London Gatwick to Reykjavik.
My holidays: Dan Carter
Dan Carter is the New Zealand ambassador for online travel booking company TripADeal.
The A to Z of fabulous museums around the world
Te Papa's Head of Art Charlotte Davy lists some of her favourite museums around the world.
Flight check: Auckland to Fiji
Stephanie Holmes flies from Auckland to Fiji on board Fiji Airways FJ410.
Room check: An Airbnb apartment, Vancouver
Chris Marriner checks into an Airbnb apartment in Vancouver's Mt Pleasant.
Buenos Aires: Power, glory . . . and people
Iguazu Falls is justifiable popular with millions, writes Mark Meredith.
Travel hits and misses: Alex Tarrant
Alex Tarrant plays Ike in 800 Words and Lincoln in Shortland Street.
Three for the kids: Paris
Here are the best things to do in the City of Lights if you're visiting in winter.
Chicago: The time of your life
Don't miss these must-sees on a visit to Chicago, writes Stephanie Holmes.
Ask Away: Travelling with peanut allergies
Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.
He Tāngata: Stephen England-Hall, CEO of Tourism New Zealand
Elisabeth Easther talks to the CEO of Tourism New Zealand.
Ethical traveller: Will bike for beers
Cycling, recycling, saying no to plastic and and yes to mindful travel.
Washington: Friends in high places
A world-class art museum in the western US benefited from some surprising patrons.
Top tips for drone photography
Chris Gorman gives his top tips for taking stunning snaps with a drone.
The world's most dangerous countries revealed
These are the countries most likely to have road safety, security and medical risks.
Room check: The Tradewinds Hotel
Peter de Graaf checks into the Tradewinds Hotel, American Samoa.
Three for the kids: Sydney
Here's where to take them when they get tired of shopping and sightseeing.
Kuala Lumpur: Capital ideas
Rosemarie North gives an insider's tips to make a KL visit extra special.
Going the long distance
Putting the ultra into long-haul is less arduous if you follow expert advice.
Four of the best hikes in the USA
If you're brave enough you might be able to handle the Colorado Trail.
Room check: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
Graham Bell checks into the Signature at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ten overrun destinations and the less-visited alternatives
These less visited destinations are just as fabulous as their popular counterparts.
Tourists warned of shameless taxi scam
A couple has filmed the moment a Paris cabbie tried to scam them out of over $400.
He Tāngata: Andrea Messenger
Elisabeth Easther talks to Andrea Messenger of Plateau Lodge & Tongariro Crossing Shuttles
Buddhist alms to lethal arms: Luang Prabang
The most magical time to explore Luang Prabang is at dawn.