Travel 
ZB Travel – Haast Pass Dec 20
On Saturday Dec 20, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on a stunning Kiwi summer road trip, traversing the South Island’s Haast Highway. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Cobalt-blue lakes, emerald rainforests that pre-date dinosaurs, soaring alpine peaks and thundering waterfalls. Take the time to marvel at this 140km long World Heritage-listed… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Farewell Spit Dec 6
On Saturday December 6, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on the fish hook fastened to the top of the South Island, Farewell Spit. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz The Farewell Spit Eco Tour unearths a wealth of stories, from Maori legends to the site of the first meeting between Maori and… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Star Power in LA
Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame on Saturday, November 29, turns on the spotlight on the fresh starry-eyed sights in Los Angeles. Check out the brand new Starline/TCM LA Movie Locations Tour, showcasing nearly 100 movies, all over LA. Savour the old world Hollywood swank of the Beverly Hills Hotel and their… Read More ›
ZB Travel – North Wales Nov 22
As the All Blacks prepare to take on the Welsh in Cardiff, on Saturday’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show, Mike Yardley turns the spotlight on North Wales and Snowdonia National Park. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Towering mountains, medieval castles, fairy-tale bridges and market villages, studded with stone and slate. For further details on Mike’s… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Macau Nov 15
On Saturday, November 15, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on buzzing Macau. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz It’s one of the world’s booming tourist hot-spots, with a spirit of reconstruction and innovation to rival the likes of Dubai. For a timeless Macau experience, head to Camoes Garden. From the lights and… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Hong Kong Nov 8
On Saturday November 8, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show, turns the spotlight on Hong Kong. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Check out Hong Kong Island’s atmospheric roadside markets on Hollywood Road and the wet markets, which are steadily disappearing from the old lanes, to make way for high-rises. Gordon Ramsay has descended on Hong… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Myanmar Nov 1
On Saturday, November 1, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show, turned the spotlight on the trending destination of Myanmar. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Here’s Mike’s Q&A on Myanmar. Is river cruising a popular option for first-timers? Yes, it’s a winner. A bunch of Kiwis and I checked it out last week on a… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Historic Florida
On Saturday Oct 18, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on 500 years of Florida’s European heritage. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the United States, with a trove of Spanish Renaissance buildings and famous firsts to explore. About 90 minutes south, head to Cocoa… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Blue Ridge Parkway
On Saturday October 11, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on the Blue Ridge Parkway. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz It’s America’s great scenic mountain drive, traversing Virginia, North Carolina and ending in Georgia. Discover storybook-perfect towns like Blowing Rock and Valle Crucis and marvel at natural formations like Grandfather Mountain and Chimney… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Washington DC
On Saturday October 4, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on Washington DC. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz From the timeless landmarks to the vast open spaces, DC is a great recharge after the full-throttle buzz of New York. Enjoy the staggering array of free Smithsonian museums and National Zoo. See incredible … Read More ›
