Evie Farrell and her daughter have been travelling around the world since last February and have decided to extend their one year trip.

One of the great joys about January in New Zealand is that you can always grab a bottle and a picnic and find a deserted beach ...

We've scoured the continents to find the best spots for every week of the year.

The travel writer Colin Thubron tells John Preston what drives him to the world's most remote outposts.

Fancy a new challenge for the new year? Aged 18 to 30? How about a free overseas trip?

Here are four epic journeys to add to an adventurous bucket list.

Queues? What queues? Lorna Subritzky goes by rail to enjoy Tongariro National Park and salutes traffic jams as she passes through.

From quirky to luxury, half the fun is the surprises you find, writes Debra Bruno.

Grant Bradley flies upstairs aboard an Emirates A380 from Auckland to Sydney.

Andrew Leeson takes in Lake Macquarie's idyllic setting and opts for a little adventure on the side.

Pamela Wade follows in Hillary Clinton's footsteps at a famous US hotel.

Tourists visiting Rio may soon have to pay just in case they're mugged.

Leighton Luke checks into Le Meridien, Nice, France.

Most of the latest and greatest bags are hard-sided, which suggests a change in the air - and on the ground.

Mark Garrison flies aboard China Southern Airlines' CZ 3027 going from Guangzhou to New Delhi.

Winston Aldworth checks into the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort on Denarau, Fiji.

New research from Cheapflights.co.nz found Kiwis looked for cleanliness, decent toilets and a good range of bars and restaurants in airports.

China fell in love with the 1997 blockbuster movie about the doomed ocean liner.

With legroom at a premium and knee defender gadgets forcing the issue, experts have tackled the thorny question of whether it's ever ok to recline your seat on a flight.

The owner/designer of The Gentlemen's League luxury handbag collection shares his tips.

A growing number of travellers are seeking exposure to authentic local lifestyles, customs and culture when planning their trips.

My literary ancestor was a remarkable man, writes Ewan McDonald, after a pint or two.

NZ places where earthquakes or volcanic activity have changed the landscape forever.

Linda Lombardi savours oodles of noodles at museums devoted to Japanese obsession.

Jacinda Ardern gets a security wake up aboard NZ501 from Auckland to Christchurch.

We've all heard of the mile-high club, but it turns out another exclusive hook-up scene has been operating in the skies without our knowledge.

Tourists have been forced to busk and beg for money on the streets of India after 'demonetisation' of high-value currency left them 'virtually penniless'.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has revealed his desire for the carrier to offer free tickets, but he needs the airports' help to achieve it.

Megan Singleton is hosting a tour of the American South in March

Our online guru Eli Orzessek tosses up when it's right to recline or decline.