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To recline or not to recline?

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.

Travel Insider: New York City

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

Why tourists thirst for authenticity - and how they can find it

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

Bar/fly: Sir Richard Steele pub

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

Sights created by our fiery, rocking land

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

Japan: Hope you like ramen, too

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

Flight Check: Auckland to Christchurch

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

'I hooked up with a flight attendant'

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 in India busk for cash

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'.

Why airline food is so terrible

No matter how fancy our in-flight meals are, food always tastes bad at 34,000 feet. And for that you can blame aircraft design, safety and science

Short haul trip tips

In our Macpac giveaway, Travel readers reveal their hints for short breaks.

Ask Away: Travelling to less ordinary places?

Our online guru Eli Orzessek shares some cool tips on travelling to Norway. Plus we have reader feedback on gaining electronic travel visas for India.

Stephanie Holmes: Warmest of welcomes

My favourite thing about travel is its potential to surprise ...

My holidays: Laura Hamilton

The <I>A Place in the Sun</I> host shares her travel memories.

Goulburn: Australia's oldest beer

In an historic New South Wales brewery, James Lane has his thirst quenched.

Travel insider: Hayden Paddon in Wanaka

When he's not travelling the globe, Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon is based in Wanaka.

Revelation of the seas

Ewan McDonald sails aboard the next big thing in cruising, which is due to arrive at a port near you this summer.

Kia ora: Greytown

Elisabeth Easther finds country village living at its best in this Wairarapa town.