Six essential Wellington food experiences
Wellington's lively food scene is rich in passionate small producers, each of whom has a story to tell.
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Ute Junker
Ute Junker worked as a magazine editor and TV and digital producer before running away to become a travel writer. She now gets to pursue her passions - including food, history, art, architecture and wildlife - across the globe, and is happy to travel a long way for a coral reef, fine French champagne, or a bathtub with a view.
Not just for fogeys: Why you should go on a tour
Trouping mindlessly after a "leader" is the old kind of group travel. These days, it's all about escorted travel, finely honed to individual taste.
The 11 must-do dining experiences around the world this year
Eating in Versailles and drinking English wine – the year ahead looks like an interesting one for foodies.
The 10 best hotels in Asia
From cult-like boutique hotels to opulent palace hotels that float, there are the top hotels of Asia.
Copenhagen's hottest restaurants (where the bread tastes so damn good)
Chefs are changing the rules in Scandinavia's culinary capital.
The 10 best urban attractions in Asia
Odd, isn't it, how many people think of Australia as being a long way from anywhere, when in fact we have arguably the best backyard in the world. Asia lies at our doorstep, a continent filled with beauty, adventure, and history.
How QT Hotels became Australia's hippest hotel group
In just five years, David Seargeant's QT Hotels has become Australia's hippest hotel group. Ute Junker reports.
Take a look inside Australia's newest and most expensive hotel
The most expensive hotel ever constructed in Australia opens its doors in Perth.
Why this is the best time to visit Yellowstone
You haven't seen Yellowstone until you have seen it in winter, writes Ute Junker.
The beautiful home of the original gates of hell
Gods, monsters, mountains and beaches: in the Peloponnese, there's a surprise around every corner.
Dublin's daring dining revolution
A new crop of neighbourhood restaurants is revamping Dublin's dining scene.
Review: The verdict on Melbourne's new five-star QT hotel
From elevators with attitude to artful design, the latest addition to the QT range of hotels ticks all the boxes.
Italian city-states where art was used for power and influence
Take a cultural odyssey through Italy's most overlooked renaissance city-states.
Where to shop 'til you drop in Scandinavia
Track down the best design buys around.
A whole new level of luxury arrives in Japan
Japan's new Aman resort is luxury on a whole new scale.
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