What one woman learnt from visiting every country on Earth - with Jessica Nabongo

Jessica Nabongo is in a rare club - she is one of the few people to have travelled to every country on Earth, achieving the feat in 2019 and is one of the only Black women to have done so. And for much of her travels, she has gone to these countries by herself. For the last episode of the season, …

Passport-free travel and eco-friendly planes: How travel is changing - with Air NZ's Mike Williams

For decades, passports have been our main form of identification when travelling between countries. But within only a few years, we could soon see physical passports become a thing of the past, and move onto our phones alongside our boarding passes. And it's not the only way the industry is chang…

The best hidden road trip spots in New Zealand with Peter Janssen

New Zealand may have lost the tradition of the big Sunday drive, but there is plenty to go see in on our own backyard. There are so many great locations to visit around both the North and South Islands - and Stewart Island as well - so this week, we are exploring the hidden gems you might like to c…

Overtourism in Europe and what it means for your trip - with Brett Mitchell

Overtourism in Europe has become an increasing issue – so much that destinations are now putting strategies in place to manage the number for tourists coming in and the impact it is having. Cities like Venice, Rome, Barcelona and Amsterdam are introducing everything from fines to caps to outright …

Your guide to the South Pacific - with Jo Coolen

Why budget travel no longer means skimping on the good stuff - with Tim Alpe

Budgets have been tighter over the last few years as the cost of everything just keeps getting higher.  But a tight budget doesn’t always mean you have to give up on your dream holiday. And, with budgets getting tighter, the travel industry is adapting and innovating to make cheaper travel a highe…

Why now is the time to get onboard with cruising - with Joel Katz

Cruising is one of the oldest forms of travel, but in the modern era it's often seen as something for retirees to do. That's all changing though, with the number of cruise passengers growing by the year, and the average age is dropping at the same time. So today, we're talking all things cruising …

The best foodie destinations in the world - with Peta Mathias

This week, Lorna is talking about all things foodie travel - otherwise known as culinary or gastronomy tourism. And she is joined by the perfect guest in Peta Mathias - food writer, TV presenter, producer of food and travel shows, and has led gastronomic tours around the world!

What you need to know about travel insurance - with David Wallace

Most of us don’t like to think about our big overseas adventure going wrong. So much planning, money and time goes into these trips, but the reality is, anything can happen to impact your trip.  Whether it be airline issues, natural disasters, medical events or theft, you need to know you are cove…

How airports are jumping onboard the multi-stopping trend - with Megan Singleton

Multi-stopping is tipped to be one of up and coming travel trends for 2025. It’s pretty much getting two or more destinations into your holidays for the price of one – adding in stopovers to and from your main destination when flying long haul. To discuss how to best get the most of our holiday, t…