Travel news & columns

‘An absolute crock’: Tourism industry rounds on ‘wildly disappointing’ budget – The Spinoff

“The tourism sector was holding out hope for a lifeline to come in the form of yesterday’s budget. It didn’t come, and now its leaders say they’re drowning.”

The Spinoff’s essential guide to air travel etiquette – The Spinoff

“Socks yes, bare feet no, and if you’re worried even in the slightest that your feet might smell, bring clean socks to change into. Do not slide your feet between the headrests. Do not stick your feet into the aisle. Do not, for the love of god, give your friend a pedicure. give your friend a pedicure.”

What you need to know about travel and Covid-19 – The Spinoff

“Should you stay, or should you go? Your burning questions on travelling in the time of coronavirus, answered.”

Why I love Duolingo, the language app that’s the next best thing to travel – The Spinoff

“Ultimately, it’s my willingness to stick to it that will prove the difference between success and failure. Because petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid – little by little, the bird builds his nest. I just learned that.”