Trip Notes
Episodes
What one woman learnt from visiting every country on Earth - with Jessica Nabongo
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Nabongo is in a rare club - she is one of the few people to have travelled to every country on Earth, achieving the feat in 2019 and is one of...
Passport-free travel and eco-friendly planes: How travel is changing - with Air NZ's Mike Williams
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, passports have been our main form of identification when travelling between countries. But within only a few years, we could soon see phy...
The best hidden road trip spots in New Zealand with Peter Janssen
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand may have lost the tradition of the big Sunday drive, but there is plenty to go see in on our own backyard. There are so many great locatio...
Overtourism in Europe and what it means for your trip - with Brett Mitchell
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Overtourism in Europe has become an increasing issue – so much that destinations are now putting strategies in place to manage the number for to...
Your guide to the South Pacific - with Jo Coolen
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why budget travel no longer means skimping on the good stuff - with Tim Alpe
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Budgets have been tighter over the last few years as the cost of everything just keeps getting higher. But a tight budget doesn’t always m...
Why now is the time to get onboard with cruising - with Joel Katz
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cruising is one of the oldest forms of travel, but in the modern era it's often seen as something for retirees to do. That's all changing though, with...
The best foodie destinations in the world - with Peta Mathias
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Lorna is talking about all things foodie travel - otherwise known as culinary or gastronomy tourism. And she is joined by the perfect guest...
What you need to know about travel insurance - with David Wallace
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us don’t like to think about our big overseas adventure going wrong. So much planning, money and time goes into these trips, but the rea...
How airports are jumping onboard the multi-stopping trend - with Megan Singleton
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-stopping is tipped to be one of up and coming travel trends for 2025. It’s pretty much getting two or more destinations into your holidays...
Exploring Australia off the beaten track - with Lonely Planet's Chris Zeiher
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is such a natural destination for Kiwis too visit - but how many of us have explored outside the usual go to’s of Sydney, Melbourne, B...
Aesha Scott talks luxury yachting, the super rich, and her favourite holiday destinations
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the new season, Lorna Riley is joined by Kiwi Below Deck star Aesha Scott, to discuss her life on the high seas working on sup...
Trip Notes - New season, new host!
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New episodes of Trip Notes with host Lorna Riley out every Tuesday from March 4th. Proudly supported by AA Travel Insurance. See omnystudio.com/l...
Best Beach 2025: Lorna Riley, Matt Gibb and Eli Matthewson share their picks
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Best Beach is back for 2025, presented by Fruju. New Trip Notes host Lorna Riley is joined by comedian Eli Matthewson (new show Heaven's Devil) and Fi...
Best Beach 2024: Who will triumph in this year's vote?
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of Trip Notes, the Herald Travel team is once again looking for New Zealand's Best Beach - this time with support from F...
What is New Zealand's Best Beach? Here's how you can have your say
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us here at Trip Notes, but we are back for a special bonus episode thanks to New Zealand’s favourite i...
NZ Herald Travel presents Detour: Antarctica
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trip Notes is proud to present the first episode of the new travel podcast miniseries from NZH Travel's Thomas Bywater. In the first episode of this s...
The meaning of travel writing in a Covid world
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you run a travel magazine when you can't travel?Somehow, despite the world being shut off for the last 18 months, the NZ Herald Travel magazine...
Actor Michelle Langstone's tips for visiting the magnificence of Milford Sound
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I came back to Milford Sound because I couldn't get the shape of the landscape out of my head; those glacier-carved mountains plunging toward deep gr...
Top tips for family holidays: How to survive the classic Kiwi road trip
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you remember about family holidays growing up? From being piled in to clunky old cars, to what felt like endless hours on the road, family roa...
How to prepare for active adventure holidays
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prepare for an adventure holiday?From skiing getaways and hiking trips to intense Coast to Coast multi sport adventure tours, adventure tra...
What defines luxury travel?
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a luxury holiday so... luxurious? Be it a city hotel or remote lodge, staying in luxury accommodation is often about bespoke service as wel...
Splendid isolation: Why we love remote holidays
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish you could just get away from it all? The Travel team loves going to truly remote places, and this week, we're covering our favourites. Liste...
The world's best foodie destinations, from New Zealand to New York
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best part of travelling? Deciding where you're going to eat, of course!In this week's episode of Trip Notes, New Zealand Herald Travel Edit...
Paris, Venice, Taumarunui: How travel can mend a broken heart
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Trip Notes returns and this week we're talking love, romance - and how travel can help mend a broken heart.To kick off, Travel Editor Step...
Sri Lanka: How a 'midlife crisis' inspired a trip of a lifetime
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Facing a milestone birthday, Travel Editor Stephanie Holmes wanted to prove there was life left in her yet. So, she set off for Sri Lanka and joined a...
Alaska: The magic of the aurora borealis
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone dreams of seeing the northern lights one day, right?In this latest episode of Trip Notes, we head to Alaska. You're going to hear a reading o...
Rarotonga travel: The legends of the Shipwreck Hut
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Jim's voice was like a man trying to touch his nose and hop on one leg at the same time, and falling over; it was like a garden path, overgrown with ...
Stockholm: Exploring the Scandinavian way of life
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Scandinavians have long been praised for their smart thinking and innovative ways to bring beauty into everyday spaces. In this episode of Trip No...
Belgium: A pilgrimage to the battle sites of World War I
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Trip Notes, we revisit a story published by Herald journalist Nicholas Jones, about his trip to Belgium and to the battle sites of ...
Niue's night sky: Eclipse of the heart
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Trip Notes, host Juliette Sivertsen takes a new approach to keeping your travel dreams alive during the lockdown. As our guests are...
Judy Bailey on the magic of Botswana
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting legend Judy Bailey discusses her earliest travel memories, as well as her passion for the beauty and wildlife of Botswana. Also, how does...
The Bachelorettes on Argentina, Art Green and travelling solo
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bachelorette NZ contestants Lily McManus and Lesina Nakhid-Schuster share their experience filming in Argentina, using travel to get over a break-up a...
Peta Mathias on living the life you long for
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Travel podcast Trip Notes, chef, writer and presenter Peta Mathias shares how she fell in love with Paris, why India is still one...
Tami Neilson on her childhood RV adventures and hot tips for exploring Nashville
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian-born, New Zealand-based country & soul singer/songwriter Tami Neilson is on the show this week, brought to you by House of Travel.Tami grew u...
Jack Tame, Christmas in New York, adventures in the Middle East, and where to go in 2020
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought to ...
Hayley Sproull's unusual reason for travelling the world, and top tips for Queensland holidays
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought to ...
Toni Street's tips for Hawaii, plus the importance of holidays for health and happiness
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought to ...
Chef Gareth Stewart on how to beat food FOMO, and the best things to see - and eat - in England
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought to ...
What's it really like to get paid to travel the world? Plus, our guide to European river cruising
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought to ...
Why Kiwi supermodel Rachel Hunter wants to move to India, plus her best travel beauty tips
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought to ...
Cruise special: Expert tips for everything you ever needed to know about cruise holidays
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode we chat with...
Tom Sainsbury, the pressure to pack light, and why we love LA
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought to ...
Cruise special: Big ships, small ships, luxury sailings and the world's best ports of call
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought to ...
Bree Tomasel, Celebrity Treasure Island, solo travel, and why we love Bali
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each fortnight, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought t...
Passenger shaming, to recline or not to recline, and the place worth going back to again and again...
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each fortnight, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, we chat w...
Michael Galvin, why Fiji is off limits, and facing up to failure in London
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each fortnight, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, we chat w...
Hayley Holt, Celebrity Treasure Island, solo travel, and the benefits of Bumble
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each fortnight, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, we chat w...
Stacey Morrison, Magic Mike strip shows, Russian billionaires, and the power of language
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each fortnight, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, we talk t...
Meet the 38-year-old CEO of a $400 million travel company, plus tips for being an ethical traveller
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each fortnight, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, we're joi...
Michelle Langstone, tips for group travel, and do you need to be rich to visit Paris?
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each fortnight, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought t...
Clarke Gayford, travelling with a baby, and why you should discover the Solomon Islands
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each fortnight, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought t...
Daniel Faitaua, over-tourism and why we love New Zealand
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each fortnight, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. For our very first episode...