'Places that made me who I am'

Serena Williams says growing up in Compton, Los Angeles, made her tough.

A tough neighbourhood and visiting Africa made Serena Williams the athlete she is today.

$200k to join Trump's exclusive club

Mar-a-Lago is expected to serve as a part-time home to President Donald Trump, whose relationship with Palm Beach has ...

Now richlisters have to fork out double the joining fee to share the President's luxury resort.

When a polar bear pops in for tea

Crew hand feed their polar guest a fish fillet.

A crew of Arctic scientists were happy to offer their unexpected guest a bite to eat.

Save $50k, travel to 50 countries

"If you just say you want to do something but you're not setting goals to get there, you might never get there," says ...

They passed up nights out, opened savings accounts and now this couple are seeing the world.

NZ's most thrilling waterslide video

Ross Trafford, Eddie White and Sarah Smith ride the Rere Rockslide in Gisborne.

We live in an adventurer's playground, and what playground is complete without a slide?

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beaches

And the world's best beach is…

For a country ripe with amazing seaside scenes, we are far too eager to be told our beaches are the best.

For a country ripe with amazing seaside scenes, we are far too eager to be told our beaches are the best.

The resort that will ruin you

This island utopia is so special it even has its own time zone.

Insider Tip: The Bahamas

'Thank you for this beach NZ' video

food

10 signs of a terrible restaurant

Read the warning signs and you can avoid a bad restaurant meal. Photo: iStock

Eating well on the road may be something of a lottery without prior research.

Fush, chups float her boat

One-man kitchen serves a meal to savour in the golden hour at Hamilton Gardens.

Gurnard and chips from the X-ING Cafe and Takeaways. Katrina Tanirau says the serving was enough for two people.

Top Te Aroha fish 'n' chips

Life's too short to eat bad food according to Te Aroha's X-ING Cafe and Takeaways owner Lyn Madoc.

family

Stranger's kind gesture to tired dad

This unidentified woman stepped in to help an "exhausted" father who was dealing with flight cancellations and a young baby.

A woman stepped in to help an "exhausted" father who was dealing with flight cancellations and a young baby.

Young dad's pledge to daughter video

"Your life will be full of adventures and I'll be right there holding your hand."

You can bring your breastpump on the plane on top of your general baggage allowance.

How much breast milk on a plane?

We had a chat with Auckland Airport Security about what's allowed and what's not.

budget

Save $50k, travel to 50 countries

"If you just say you want to do something but you're not setting goals to get there, you might never get there," says ...

They passed up nights out, opened savings accounts and now this couple are seeing the world.

Best NZ baches under $200

There's nothing like a weekend away to unwind and recharge the soul.

You'll need to go via a specialist agent to book a cargo cruise.

Ever tried a cargo cruise?

If you're a flexible traveller with a sense of adventure and a tight budget then this could be your dream trip.

adventure

'Places that made me who I am'

Serena Williams says growing up in Compton, Los Angeles, made her tough.

A tough neighbourhood and visiting Africa made Serena Williams the athlete she is today.

NZ's most thrilling waterslide video

We live in an adventurer's playground, and what playground is complete without a slide?

Crew hand feed their polar guest a fish fillet.

When a polar bear pops in for tea

A crew of Arctic scientists were happy to offer their unexpected guest a bite to eat.

luxury

$200k to join Trump's exclusive club

Mar-a-Lago is expected to serve as a part-time home to President Donald Trump, whose relationship with Palm Beach has ...

Now richlisters have to fork out double the joining fee to share the President's luxury resort.

A taste of luxury

Chris Godsiff is trying to make his beloved home region a luxury destination for high-end travellers.

The infinity pool on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer.

$10,000-a-night cruise experience video

You can now scoff your foie gras under a $200,000 chandelier, surrounded by $7 million worth of art.

short breaks

Weekend walk: Kaikoura Coast Track

Leave plenty of time for admiring the spectacular views on the Kaikoura Coast Track.

Dolphins, seals and spectacular coastal views are highlights on this two-day walk.

Heading north: Hanmer's still hot

Canterbury's much-loved day trip spot is keen to get the message out that it's business as usual.

The view of Gore Bay and the Pacific Ocean from the hills above.

Hurunui's abundant coast

Empty beaches, big waves, easy fishing and even dolphins, the Hurunui coast has it all.

couples

Couple quit jobs to travel

Karolina Valeikaite and Marco Coppola traded the 9-5 rat race to see the world.

Trading the rat race for new experiences, they now run a resort in Cambodia.

World's most colourful places

When colour erupts on a large scale, travel magic is created. To prove that, here are some of the most colourful places on the planet.

Zsolt Levai met Sariah Lizama on a dating website which pairs like-minded travellers.

Girl travels 2300km for first date

The couple met on a dating site called Miss Travel, which pairs "attractive girls" with "generous guys".

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