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Seven tips to perfect your European summer holiday
Take note, because nobody wants to be stuck in a sea of selfie sticks.
Botched holiday: Couple lose $6k when booking site refused to budge over 'mistake'
'There are plenty of last-minute deal seekers who may have chanced upon this availability'
The only crowd-free holiday you'll find in Paris this summer
Idling through France is still possible - if you know where to look.
Man escorted from airport by police after trying this popular packing hack
The video reveals how the man got into trouble in Orlando Airport.
There's a simple solution to having a cheap holiday in Europe, and no one knows about it
Cheaper than rail, a fraction of the price, and double the fun.
Flight attendant reveals why she puts this non-valuable item in her hotel safe
The viral video shows what item she locks up and why.
This is why you can't rely on cash and Google maps in China
All your questions about travelling to China for the first time, answered.
Everyone's rating Singapore right now but I'm a bigger fan of this Asian city
When all the big hotel chains are clamouring to be here, you know it's a winner.
We dare you to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Taupō this winter, here's why
Taupō doesn't endure a long winter, it laughs in the face of it.
Trekking in the Everest region is more than a walk in the park
We head to the Himalayas for Sagarmāthā National Park and a sight of Nepal's famous peaks.
The safest country to give your kids an (enjoyable) culture shock
Coax your kids out of their comfort zone.
Where to go in India to avoid the well-trodden tourist route
Most people travel India's Golden Triangle — but you're not 'most people' are you?
I visited Ernest Hemingway's favourite club - here's what happens behind closed doors
Corral de la Moreria is listed as one of 1000 places you must visit before you die.
Mt Fuji 'bullet climbers, litterbugs' targeted by new rules
Those who want to climb the iconic Japanese mountain must pay to reserve a place.
Heading to Singapore? You might want to know what "choping" is first
Top tips for stress-free travel in Singapore.
I’m a travel writer, it's only okay to recline your plane seat in these situations...
The ill-conceived seat feature divides travellers into two camps: Recliners and Decliners.
Head east to find Europe's most budget-friendly city
You'll want to make a pit-stop here if you're travelling across Europe on a budget.
Airline urges passengers to pack this specific item in their hand luggage
Do it, or you might regret it.
Very few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.
Penguins, frosted gardens, and winter balls - welcome to NZ's cosiest city.
How to spend ‘virtually nothing’ on your next cruise
Fork out for little more than the fare by following these tips.
Sober tourism is a growing trend — but could you do it?
NYT: How abstaining from alcohol can enrich your travel experiences.
Thinking of South Africa? This is still the best way to see the country
How to have the perfect holiday in South Africa.
Everyone should visit Cambodia at least once - here's how to do it tourist-free
Experience local life in Cambodia; meet the people and explore their villages.
The surprising Italian destination you can actually afford to visit
A far cheaper option than the likes of Florence and Rome.
Take yourself or the whole gang on your next holiday with these hot deals
Book a trip for you, your partner or your entire family.
Call yourself a foodie? This Fiji resort surpasses every expectation
You (and your taste buds) have died and gone to tropical island heaven.
This lesser-known US road trip is miles better than Route 66
The ultimate guide to a trip of a lifetime.