A road trip through Europe
![FOUR'S COMPANY: Scott, Jennifer, the van and Tes.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/6/k/j/9/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.144wfu.png/1427157273197.jpg)
12 min ago Jennifer and Scott Martin were travelling around Europe when their adventure took an unexpected turn.
'Most epic adventure in the world'
Embarking on the ride of a lifetime, four Kiwis have entered an international rally to find adventure.
How to reuse airline amenity kits
![Airline amenity kits can be re-purposed in creative ways.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/6/i/o/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.146ip5.png/1427149242681.jpg)
These new airline amenity kits can indeed be re-purposed in many creative ways.
Tourism numbers 'unacceptable'
Invercargill's latest tourist figures are nothing to celebrate, a holiday park owner says.
'Termites of the sea' threaten dive spot
![UNDER THREAT: The Busselton jetty is under threat from "termites of the sea".](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/6/a/9/6/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.146a3h.png/1427078438087.jpg)
One of Western Australia's most popular dive spots is under threat from a pest known as the "termites of the sea".
LGBT travellers face big challenges
The demographic that embraces travel so much also face 'prejudice' and 'hostility' worldwide.
Auckland 'best for boaties'
![CITY OF SAILS: Auckland has been named the best city in the world for boat lovers by a British newspaper.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/6/9/b/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.14684j.png/1427059217712.jpg)
British Newspaper names Auckland as the best city in the world for boat lovers.
A proposal fit for a queen
A provincial hack from Palmy gets the opportunity to pop the question to his girlfriend at the super-luxurious Huka Lodge.
![The sleek fitout at the Vogel St Kitchen in Dunedin's warehouse district.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/5/n/j/9/image.related.StuffLandscapeThreeByTwo.300x200.145mny.png/1426819268020.jpg)
Dunner's new restaurants
A number of cafes and restaurants have opened recently in the Edinburgh of the South.
Living on island time in Samoa
It’s not just the sights that make Samoa special. The happiness of its inhabitants are refreshment for body and soul.
![TO THE ISLANDS: There's always plenty to do on these sun-soaked islands.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/3/u/d/7/b/image.related.StuffLandscapeThreeByTwo.300x200.13o8iy.png/1425419583822.jpg)
10 things to do in the Cook Islands
While the Cooks Islands are known for their weather, their culture and natural gems shine even on a rainy day.
Can $30m buy hotel perfection?
![GAME CHANGER: The Langham hotel in Sydney.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/6/6/a/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.14669w.png/1427057063155.jpg)
After a breathtaking $30 million makeover, the 98-room Langham Sydney is a game changer in its market.
Digging for dinosaurs
Ever wanted to unearth your own dinosaur? They are ready, packaged and waiting for you in Australia.
![The pool is surrounded by lush greenery and loungers in which to relax.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/3/y/g/r/image.related.StuffLandscapeThreeByTwo.300x200.1465xs.png/1427057179995.jpg)
Gaia Retreat and Spa review, Byron Bay
Arriving at Olivia Newton John's legendary well retreat in Byron Bay feels more like arriving at a luxurious retreat in Asia.
One item that every traveller should pack
![TRAVEL SMART: While you may enjoy using your favorite toiletries on holiday, the hard truth is that lugging them along may cause you more aggravation than they're worth.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/3/l/t/c/6/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.146k45.png/1427154153906.jpg)
12:42 PM Trying to save carry-on space and security stress by avoiding packed liquids?
World's most incredible deserts
There is much much more to a desert than meets the eye.
![Photo: FACEBOOK/cheetahplattaerialartist](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/6/i/c/6/image.related.StuffLandscapeThreeByTwo.300x200.146c9d.png/1427147991366.jpg)
Couple get married, all over the world
As if one wedding isn't enough to organise, this couple are getting married, repeatedly, all over the world.
Keukenhof: Tour the tulips
![SNAP WORTHY: Keukenhof, employing some 30 gardeners, is considered to be the world's largest flower garden displaying millions of flowers every year.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/6/g/w/g/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.146gup.png/1427150061694.jpg)
Springtime in Europe colours your cheeks and adds a new jaunt to your step - especially at Keukenhof, the world's largest floral display.
The 'tide of a century'
A supertide turned France's famed Mont Saint-Michel into an island and then retreated out of sight.
Skeleton horse erected in London
![Gift Horse, the latest work of art to take its place on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth, is pictured high above The National Gallery in London, England.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/3/w/n/0/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.13wn0g.png/1425582484301.jpg)
London's Trafalgar Square, full of tourists, pigeons and military monuments, has a new occupant.
'England's most boring city'
It's arguably the most boring, unfashionable city in England. But visiting is a revelation.
Confessions of hotel front desk clerks
![BE POLITE: A hello, a please and thank you gets you far.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/6/9/x/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.13zkpa.png/1427062313024.jpg)
We interviewed hotel front desk clerks in the US to learn some insider secrets. Read and be prepared for your next stay.
Manatees: Look but don't touch
Chubby Florida manatees are adorable. They look like big soft squishy grey pillows.
Try Niagara without the Viagra
Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a welcome contrast to the glitz surrounding the famous falls, just down the road.
Learn to dance the Bollywood way
![BOLLYWOOD BOP: Learning how to shake it like a Bollywood dancer is good fun and surprisingly hard work.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/6/g/l/q/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.146gj3.png/1427145456818.jpg)
Hip sway...pelvic thrust...shoulder dip...finger wag. A trip to India wouldn't be complete without learning to dance Bollywood-style.
Bus teeters over the edge of hotel
It may be the oldest hotel in Hong Kong, but The Peninsula doesn't miss a contemporary beat.
![Visitors to the Victoria Peak tourist spot admire the view of Hong Kong's Central district.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/5/j/k/h/image.related.StuffLandscapeThreeByTwo.300x200.145j7e.png/1426713376050.jpg)
Guide: Hong Kong for work?
Apple's Beats' Luke Wood fell in love with the city. Here are his insider's tips for making the most of a work trip.
Two Queens to dock in Auckland
![ROYAL CRUISE: The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship dwarfs other boats as it enters Auckland Harbour where it will join its sister ship the Queen Victoria.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/5/r/k/u/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.145my7.png/1426792976111.jpg)
Two Queens are together in Auckland Harbour for the first time since the 1940s.
Following historic footprints
Cruise ships make it easier than ever to get to Antarctica, but the wilderness remains as awe-inspiring as ever.
Cruising in the land of polar bears
![BIG DOGS: Open water in the ice makes seal hunting much harder.](/web/20150324004824im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/4/4/z/0/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.144y78.png/1426471325856.jpg)
Newcomers are relentlessly reminded here, where white is the new black, that polar bears are the Big Dogs.
Ecuador's skyscrapers: A photo essay
As dawn washes over the icy mountain planes, the hint of a new day floats through the air, and faint sunlight kisses Cotopaxi's snowy face.
Top 8 reasons for flight turnarounds
From the infamous nut rage incident, to a smelly poo, here are the top eight flight turnbacks from recent years.
One item that every traveller should pack
How to reuse airline amenity kits
Couple get married, all over the world
Learn to dance the Bollywood way
Tourism numbers 'unacceptable'
The Anti-chain: World's hotel rebels
Air NZ-Air China $200m tourism boost
World's most incredible deserts
Confessions of hotel front desk clerks