Travel
Japan By Rail
Shaun D Wilson travels around Japan, from Tokyo to Sapporo in the north and back again - all via rail. In Tokyo, after struggling to find his hostel, Shaun visits Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a… Audio, Gallery
Jetstar cans Wellington - Melbourne flights
Jetstar is suspending direct flights between Wellington and Melbourne citing a lack of passenger demand.
Kiwi Expat Home for Christmas
Today we are joined by Expat, Kate Mcdonald who's been living in France for a number of years now, she and her husband, Mark have been turning and 18th century barn in Brittany into a holiday… Audio
Our Own Odysseys - Mangaia
Dr Paul Beumelburg spent time on Mangaia, that's where he went to to do his PhD research into education and mixing the best of local teaching with the best western techniques. Mangaia is the most… Audio
Our Own Odysseys - Iceland by ambulance
A Kiwi couple have just returned home after having driven an ex-army ambulance across Iceland for three months - they shared their story with Bryan Crump. Audio, Gallery
Our Own Odysseys - Tulagi part 2
Claire Bibby travelled to the Solomon Islands to research WWII history and witness munition disposal. After visiting the former capital of Tulagi, she ventured on to three off-shore islands Gavutu… Audio
Peta Mathias: life, love & real estate
Peta Mathias has led a globe-trotting life. She's lived in Canada, London and France, she's been a restaurateur, has written numerous books and had a successful broadcasting career Audio
The Great Trail: Crossing Canada
A 24,000 kilometre long trail for trampers, cyclists and paddlers in Canada is nearly complete. The Great Trail's been nearly 25 years in the planning but when all the work is done, hopefully next… Audio, Gallery
Our Own Odysseys - Indonesian music
The musical Odyssey of ethnomusicologist Megan Collins, who talks about a local sung Sumatran version of the earthquake and tsunami civil defense warning - Long, Strong, be gone. Audio
New air service between Solomons and Kiribati
Kiribati and Solomon Islands have agreed on a new Air Service Agreement.
Our Own Odysseys - Kazakhstan
Chloe Phillips-Harris spent the last six months in Kazakhstan. Her adventures included spending a day in detention due to mistaken identity, helping to set up an Angus beef farm high in the mountains… Audio
Tourist tax looks likely, but details yet to be worked out - Key
Tourists could be made to pay a bed tax or departure tax, Prime Minister John Key says.
Cycle tourism a potential boon for the regions
Sarah Bennett is an independent travel writer, specialising in New Zealand travel. She talks us through New Zealand Cycle Trails and explains what 'regional dispersal' is all about. Audio
Our Own Odysseys - Tulagi
Claire Bibby travelled across Iron Bottom Sound to the former capital of the Solomon Islands, Tulagi, to research WWII history and witness munition disposal. Audio
Claire Fryer - Get off that elephant!
If you're on Facebook chances are you've seen a friend share a picture of themselves riding high on an elephant in Thailand or patting a tiger in India? Well that could soon be a thing of the past… Audio
Our Own Odysseys - Seeing the world his way
Blind and partially deaf independent traveller Tony Giles has visited 116 countries, including the Antarctic, bungee jumped 16 times, and sky-dived 3 times. He has recently released his second book… Audio
Art with Mary Kisler: art travel serendipity
Kim Hill talks to Mary Kisler, Senior Curator, Mackelvie Collection, International Art, at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. She discusses the role of serendipity when travelling, discussing a… Audio
Our Own Odysseys - Plantation History
John Bishop journeyed to Louisiana to visit old Plantations. He found the slave history notably absent from the tour info. Audio
Andrew Solomon - The Brink of Change
Writer and psychology professor Andrew Solomon is fascinated with places in major transformation – cultural, political and spiritual. He talks with Wallace Chapman about what he's learned, traveling… Audio
New Zealand holiday tips
Sarah Bennett shares her travel tips. Sarah is an independent travel writer, specialising in New Zealand travel. She's the co-author of many of New Zealand Lonely Planet books. Audio
