Travel 
ZB Travel – San Francisco
On Saturday September 27, Mike’s travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on San Francisco. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz A stand-out city that rewards the returning traveller with so many options, beyond the essential sights, as you dig a little deeper into the city’s character. Mike’s full story on self-exploring San Francisco’s soul, will… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Famous Cocktails
On Saturday September 20, Mike’s weekly travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show takes you around the world in a cocktail glass. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Where did those classic cocktails, like the Mai Tai, the Bellini, Bloody Mary, Negroni and Pino Colada originate? And where should you go, to experience a classic cocktail in the very… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Wild Atlantic Way.
On Saturday September 13, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show, turns the spotlight on the Wild Atlantic Way. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz It’s Ireland’s epic road trip, newly improved with upgraded attractions and freshly sign-posted, packaged into dedicated sections. The pick of the bunch in my opinion, is Section 3, from County Mayo to… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Christchurch. Sep 6
On Saturday September 6, Mike’s weekly travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on ever-evolving Christchurch. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Four years on from the advent of the destructive earthquakes, how is the state of the tourism industry? What’s open? What’s not? Seize the chance to be part of history, by seeing the unique… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Northland Aug 30
On Saturday August 30, Mike’s weekly travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on what’s fresh and happening in the Bay of Islands. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Ahead of the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty, Waitangi is buzzing with excitement about the new museum. Kerikeri, home to the Stone Store and… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Shopping Aug 23
Mike’s Yardley’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on the world’s great shopping streets. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz What ribbons of retail rank with travellers as landmark shopping streets? Check out the full story on New Zealand’s premier travel magazine website, For the Love of Travel. http://www.fortheloveoftravel.net.nz/articles/8-greats-shopping-streets
ZB Travel – Wicklow. Aug 16
On Saturday August 16, Mike’s weekly travel slot on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on Ireland’s garden, County Wicklow. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz Explore the staging post of Glendalough, where the man who became St. Kevin set up his hermit-like existence, which fast became a monastic city. Discover the grandeur of Powerscourt Estate, now owned… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Wellington Aug 9
On Saturday August 9, Mike’s weekly travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on why it’s a great time to have a wild weekend in Wellington. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz As spring approaches, Zealandia Wildife Sanctuary is abuzz with bird life and remarkable natural encounters in the heart of the capital. Plus the Capital is… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Daintree. Aug 2
On Saturday August 2, Mike’s travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show turns the spotlight on the Daintree Rainforest. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz From the sugar town of Mossman to the Bloomfield Track, the World Heritage protected Daintree National Park is ripe for discovery. Go croc-spotting in the Daintree River and reflect on Captain Cook’s trials after… Read More ›
ZB Travel – Solomons July 26
On Saturday July 26, Mike’s weekly travel segment on Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame Show focuses on exploring the Solomon Islands. Traditional village life that you can immerse yourself in, sensational war relics, ancient tribal history and spectacular snorkelling and diving in Gizo and Munda, in the Western Province. A South Pacific getaway, off the tourist… Read More ›
