Travel 
APN Travel – Bangkok. May 15.
Thailand, the Kingdom of Smiles, continues to woo the world with its magnetic tropical beach resorts and big city thrills. A quick city-break in the heady soup of Bangkok delivers incredible bang for your buck – or baht. Yes, it’s a sprawling monster of a city with ever-expanding roadways and belching pollution. But beneath the… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Europe guide. May 11
Spring has finally dawned in Europe, and there’s a slew of top drawer events and exhibitions to beckon the summer visitors, right? Yes, May traditionally heralds the start of the annual visitor invasion. It’s also primetime party season, best exemplified by the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, which are about to burst… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Chester
Chester probably isn’t one of the first British cities that tops the list for visitors. Why is that? Well, I suppose we tend to travel a bit like sheep, and a trip to the UK will normally be headlined by London, Stratford, York and Edinburgh. But beyond the big four, Chester is a top spot… Read More ›
ZB Travel – ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
Geography 101. Whereabouts in Turkey is Gallipoli located? About 3 hours drive from Istanbul, Gallipoli peninsula is perched at the entrance to the Dardanelles, a pencil-thin body of water that links the Med with the Black Sea and Russia. Whoever controls the waterway, controls access to Eastern Europe. For New Zealanders, the Allied campaign tried… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Luxury Rail Asia. April 20
The Orient Express operates a subsidiary operation in Asia, and the rail trip is called the Eastern and Oriental Express. Is it up to Orient Express standards? I took a trip on the Orient Express from Venice a few years ago, and the quality of its Asian subsidiary, is on par with its big European… Read More ›
ZB Travel – North Wales. April 13
People rave about the scenery of North Wales. Does it live up to all the hype? I crossed over from Birmingham into North Wales, and the landscapes are instantly impressive, distinctive and enchanting. Beautifully verdant valleys, towering mountain ranges, fast-running rivers and waterfalls, mysterious forests and charming market towns and medieval villages. Whether its for… Read More ›
APN Travel – Marrakech.
Introducing Marrakech, Morocco. For a dollop of exotica in the Islamic world, in comparative safety, treat yourself to a magical encounter in the storied “Red City” of Marrakech. The political climate is stable and the hospitality unfailing in Morocco’s fairy-tale tourist hotspot. The finely crafted ochre-coloured walls, alleys and buildings of the city boast a… Read More ›
ZB Travel – London, April 6
What’s Hot in London. The weather is not, right? London experienced its coldest April day in twenty years yesterday, and it’s been the second coldest April since records began. But the good thing about London, is there is never any shortage of indoor attractions to spell-bind you. So regardless of the weather, London still delivers… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Sorrento. March 30
Why do you say Sorrento is a mega-destination? Sun-kissed Sorrento, struts the volcanic cliffs of the Bay of Naples. And just as its mythical sea maidens seduced Greek sailors to its shores, Sorrento retains a siren-like pull on today’s travellers. Few cities in the world are so well-endowed with such a neighbouring line-up of rock-stars…. Read More ›
ZB Travel – British Columbia Mar 23
Vancouver is obviously the main gateway. Does it live up to its reputation as one of the world’s best cities? Captain James Cook sailed into Vancouver in 1778. What must have awe-struck Cook 235 years ago, remains the same today – the epic wraparound beauty of soaring mountains and sweeping waterways. What a backdrop for… Read More ›
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