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Port guide: Napier, New Zealand

Port guide: Napier, New Zealand

If you’re after one of those undemanding and unhurried cruise days in a pretty place, then this laid-back little city delivers.

  • by Brian Johnston

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After breaking his neck, Shane is on a mission to change global travel

After breaking his neck, Shane is on a mission to change global travel

Shane Hryhorec regularly comes across situations in hotels, cruise ships and attractions that would be laughable if they weren’t so frustrating.

  • by Lee Tulloch
Port guide: Tokyo, Japan

Port guide: Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a fast-paced, exhilarating encounter with ultra-urban Japan, and showcases its latest music, pop culture, fashions and technology.

  • by Brian Johnston
New hiking trail puts forgotten part of Europe on the map

New hiking trail puts forgotten part of Europe on the map

Until about 10 years ago, this remote region barely saw any international travellers. But thanks to a new 3000-kilometre hiking route, interest is surging.

  • by Rob McFarland
Like flying business, with better views: On board NZ’s thrilling scenic train

Like flying business, with better views: On board NZ’s thrilling scenic train

The Northern Explorer traverses some of the most spectacular rail routes on Earth.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt
Spain’s version of the classic pub schnitzel is the ultimate booze food

Spain’s version of the classic pub schnitzel is the ultimate booze food

This key dish from Northern Spain is essentially a cordon bleu, only far, far bigger.

  • by Ben Groundwater
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Which European destination is best? We rate and rank key rivals

Which European destination is best? We rate and rank key rivals

Greece v Turkey. Germany v Austria. Spain v Portugal. We name the winners from a travel perspective when it comes to Europe’s key rivalries.

  • by Ute Junker
Everyone should have a white Christmas once – this place has my vote

Everyone should have a white Christmas once – this place has my vote

Sometimes, the best way to enjoy Christmas is to escape everything that leads up to it, so I left summer behind for the Canadian Rockies.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt
Where local ‘milk bars’ feel more like Soviet IKEAs

Where local ‘milk bars’ feel more like Soviet IKEAs

No-frills state-subsidised canteens dish up hearty Polish fare at prices that haven’t budged much since Stalin.

  • by Natasha Bazika
Travel quiz: Which Italian city is the home of this popular pasta dish?

Travel quiz: Which Italian city is the home of this popular pasta dish?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

Don’t believe the hype: Nine countries with (undeserved) bad reputations

Don’t believe the hype: Nine countries with (undeserved) bad reputations

Too dangerous, too expensive, too dull or too difficult. Some destinations have undeserved or outdated reputations and may be worth another look.

  • by Brian Johnston

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