The Hunt for Gollum puts Wellington back on the map for set-jetting tourists
Two giant LOTR eagles, one with Gandalf astride, hung over travellers at Wellington Airport for 12 years. Expedia…
Christchurch named among world’s top 10 trending travel destinations for 2027
“I’m proud to see our very own Ōtautahi Christchurch recognised among the world’s Top 10 Trending Destinations for…
Lancet research calls for big tech regulation to reduce addictive design features
Open this photo in gallery: Even as social media platforms are deliberately designed to be addictive, screen time…
Friday Debrief #242 – BIKEPACKING.com
This week’s Debrief features IKEA-inspired saddle bags, chrome Allygn racks, Apidura’s new long top tube pack, a fresh…
Air travel numbers could hit new highs this summer, but where’s demand the hottest?
Strong demand from overseas, more flights and new routes, especially to and from Christchurch, are expected to feature…
More young Canadians are relying on multiple sources of income
Open this photo in gallery: Armaan Rashid was laid off in July, 2025. He’s since started working for…
Jessica Lockhart picks New Caledonia as a 2027 travel destination for Kiwis
Joining Lonely Planet felt like a natural extension of this work. Now, I commission our guidebooks for Australia,…
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on protein power and country chart-toppers
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people —…
The modern zoo’s time is up
Open this photo in gallery: An elephant at the Toronto Zoo stands in his pen in October, 2013.Michelle…
Ronan Keating’s guide to New Zealand: From Tara Iti to nights out with the All Blacks
Two years ago, the Keating family spent Christmas at coastal golfing destinations Te Arai and Tara Iti, just…
Kent Monkman debuts beaver sculpture in Toronto’s ambitious new waterfront park
TORONTO — Kent Monkman’s first-ever public art installation is dam good. The celebrated Cree artist’s new permanent sculpture,…
These Anti-Nausea Products Helped Me On Rough Seas
I spent months planning my dream trip to Antarctica with my family. I was looking forward to seeing…