MMegan Arkinstall
Travel Journalist
An 8-day road trip through New Zealand’s North Island

Europe’s most charming towns and villages
Steeped in history, myths and legends, and blessed with storybook scenery and dramatic landscapes, these small towns and villages are some of the most charming across Europe.
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7 of New Zealand’s best glamping retreats
With a supremely beautiful landscape comprising rolling hillsides, soaring mountains and pristine coast, it’d be remiss to spend your entire holiday in New Zealand sleeping inside four walls.
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Top 10 wildlife attractions to avoid and why
As part of an ongoing campaign, World Animal Protection have identified the top 10 animal attractions to avoid. Let’s spread the word further.
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An 8-day road trip through New Zealand’s North Island
Here’s how to do a road trip from Wellington to Auckland in eight days.
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The best things to do in Singapore
From heritage precincts and hawker-lined streets to futuristic gardens, world-class museums and nocturnal wildlife, these are the Singapore experiences worth making time for.
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The reality behind those first-time cruising fears
Many cruise virgins are nervous about their first time. A first-timer cruiser discovers if the common cruising fears are justified on her maiden voyage.
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Everything you need to know about cruising Alaska
This article was created in partnership with Cruiseco.
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How to spend 48 hours in Chiang Mai
Thailand’s unofficial second city is a stark contrast to bustling Bangkok, but while this less frenetic city’s charm may lie in its unhurried vibe, its creative and culinary scenes are booming.
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The first-timers guide to Dubai
The Gateway to the Middle East is more than just a city of sparkling skyscrapers.
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