Travel 
ZB Travel – Rarotonga July 5
On Saturday July 5, Mike’s travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on Rarotonga. Beyond lounging on the beach, and looking for Nemo in the lagoon, Mike’s focus is on exploring authentic Rarotongan experiences, that focus on the natural and cultural heritage of the island. Storytellers Eco-cycling tours, Pa’s Cross-island treks,… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Huka Lodge June 28
Mike’s travel segment on Saturday June 28, on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show showcases Huka Lodge in its 90th Anniversary Year and some of the surrounding geothermal attractions. Check out the upcoming special events including an evening with Eleanor Catton. Plus through the winter months, you can soak up the Huka Lodge elegance as a… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Venice. June 21
On Saturday June 21, on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show, Mike’s weekly travel segment explores ways to accentuate magical moments in Venice, as you dodge the hordes of tourists. Load up a picnic hamper from the Rialto market, where to find the best value, locally made Venetian masks and Murano glass. Savour the most historic… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Dunedin in Winter.
On Saturday June 14, Mike’s weekly travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show, hosted by Andrew Dickens, focuses on Dunedin’s sweet seasonal delights in winter. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Our southern city has a feats of carnivals and special winter celebrations coming up, geared at the providing fun and colour for the whole family. The Cadbury Chocolate… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Windsor. June 7
On Saturday June 7, Mike’s weekly travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show focuses on exploring Windsor and the Thames. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Profiling Windsor Castle and the town it dwarfs, plus LEGOLAND for the kids. Discover the pub where Shakespeare wrote The Merry Wives of Windsor. Plus the fun and fillies of the Royal… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Fr. Ted’s Ireland
On Saturday May 31, Mike’s weekly travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show focuses on Father Ted’s Ireland. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Walking in the footsteps of the hit TV comedy, which continues to convert new fans, twenty years after it first screened. Where to go in the Aran Islands and County Clare to discover the key… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Tuscany. May 17
Last Saturday, Mike Yardley discussed some fresh takes on Tuscany and self-driving the region, on Newstalk ZB’s Jacks Tame Show. Here is the transcript from the radio show. ( A more comprehensive article will be available on the For the Love of Travel website in the coming weeks. http://www.fortheloveoftravel.net.nz) I hear you’ve just put self-driving… Read More ›
Newstalk ZB Travel – May 3
On Saturday May 3, Mike Yardley’s weekly radio travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show focuses on exploring the dynamic emirate of Abu Dhabi, Dubai’s little sister & capital of the United Arab Emirates. www.newstalkzb.co.nz The stunning corniche, spectacular Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque, Ferrari World and Yas Island are just some of the sights. Up-close with… Read More ›
Newstalk ZB Travel – April 26
On Saturday April 26, Mike Yardley’s weekly radio travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show focuses on exploring the Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs in Victoria, Australia. www.newstalkzb.co.nz Fern glades, mountain walks, cascading waterfalls, fabulous wildlife, steam trains, vineyards, storybook villages, foodie markets…. all the ingredients for a great escape! Follow the web link to… Read More ›
Newstalk ZB Travel – April 19
On Saturday April 19, Mike Yardley’s weekly radio travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show focuses on exploring extraordinary Jerusalem. www.newstalkzb.co.nz The ultimate intersection of three major religions, where fact and faith constantly cross roads. Follow the web link for a travel profile on exploring Jerusalem. http://www.fortheloveoftravel.net.nz/articles/exploring-Jerusalem