Travel 
Newstalk ZB Travel – Cinque Terre.
WALKING ITALY: THE CINQUE TERRE. ( As discussed by Mike Yardley, on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Saturday Show. Jan 26.) Whereabouts is the Cinque Terre located and what’s the attraction? Located an hour south of Genoa on the Italian West Coast, and an hour north of Pisa, Cinque Terre literally translates as ‘‘five lands’’. A rugged,… Read More ›
APN Travel – Wanaka. Jan 2013.
Richly blessed by nature’s seasonal brush, the alpine town of Wanaka is one of New Zealand’s most majestic playgrounds. But with the golden glow of those long and lazy summer nights on the horizon, Wanaka really hits top gear, with its embarrassing abundance of magical attractions and adventures in the great outdoors. The crystal-clear waters… Read More ›
Newstalk ZB Travel, Beijing, Jan 19
JACK TAME SATURDAY MORNINGS, NEWSTALK ZB. Newstalk ZB’s Travel Correspondent, Mike Yardley is aboard with Jack Tame at 11.20am, Saturday January 19. The feature destination this week is the beginners guide to Beijing. China’s pulsating capital, steeped in old-world charms. Here are the key sightseeing pointers if you are a beginner to Beijing. For newcomers,… Read More ›
Newstalk ZB Travel Slot, Jan 12.
Mike Yardley Travel on Newstalk ZB with Jack Tame. Jan 12. This week’s feature topic – Trains & Planes, the Big Travel Trends of 2013. On the aviation front, has the proliferation of airline fees and surcharges reached saturation point? Pretty much. All of the low hanging fruit, like seat selection charges, has been picked off…. Read More ›
Travel – what we love and loathe
As T. S Eliot said, ” The Journey not the arrival matters.” However there are many things that influence whether travellers love or loathe that journey. So what do we love about travelling? And what do we loathe? THINGS WE LOVE Counting the number of sleeps until you leave. Standing in front of a world… Read More ›
Coromandel Coast
I feel embarrassed to admit this, but I have just completed my first foray around the Coromandel. Too many years have passed before I finally surrendered to the abundance of scenic charms this most blessed of regions has in-store. Basing myself in the beachy township of Whangamata, before the heady Christmas rush, the medley of… Read More ›
Glacier Country
New Zealand enjoys the unique distinction of being the only place on the planet where glaciers slope down to within 20km of the coastline. Head to South Westland and immerse yourself in the ice-laden awe of Glacier Country. In the family of glaciers, the little sister is Fox, located in a steep-sided glacial valley, at… Read More ›
Geneva
The land of cheese, chocolate and clocks commands a steadfast hold on the traveller’s imagination. Switzerland’s jaw-dropping alpine scenery and equally indelible railway journeys, is the archetypical postcard impression synonymous with the nation. But if you’re looking to spice up a Swiss journey with a touch of Monte Carlo extravagance, be sure to add Geneva… Read More ›
Israel, the Holy Land
The Holy Land remains a cachet entry on many a bucket list.You would be hard pressed to find any other place quite like Jerusalem. Imbued with the history and reverence of three world religions, Jerusalem is a spiritual cradle of truly biblical proportions. No other city can boast such multi-denominational significance to Judaism, Christianity and… Read More ›
Singapore
No place better exemplifies Singapore’s souped-up palette of attractions than Sentosa Island. What was formerly a languid, leafy tropical island retreat has been given quite the makeover. Complementing the soft-adventure forest walks, the manicured gardens and white-sandy beaches, Resort World Sentosa has revved-up the island’s offerings, with some multi-billion dollar drawcards. Taking top billing is… Read More ›
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