Articles by Mike Yardley
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Mike Yardley: The latest and the greatest in Las Vegas
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 12:19pmOne of life’s great truths is that Las Vegas never rests on its laurels. It is constantly in a state of evolution and reinvention,...
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Mike Yardley: The rise and rise of Fiji Airways
Saturday, 28 March 2026, 2:00pmThere’s no denying that Fiji Airways is on a roll, busy spreading its wings across the world. Fiji’s plucky and ambitious...
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Mike Yardley: A trail of treats in Taupō
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 1:40pmIn a town so richly blessed with inviting trails, the Great Lake Walkway is a 4km-long pathway of elemental pleasure. Wrapped...
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Mike Yardley: Water and wheels in wonderful Taupō
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 12:22pmThe weather could not have been a more idyllic. I was basking in the brilliance of Lake Taupō aboard the glorious replica...
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Mike Yardley: Happening in Hamilton
Saturday, 21 February 2026, 11:46amThere’s an unmistakeable spring in the step on the streets and laneways of Hamilton. Waikato’s powerhouse city boasts a growing...
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Mike Yardley: Outdoorsy treats in Mid-Canterbury
Saturday, 7 February 2026, 12:55pmIf you’re planning a road-trip in the South Island in the coming months, tack on a scenic foray with the Mid-Canterbury heartland....
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Mike Yardley: A stayover in style on Sentosa Island
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 12:14pmFor Kiwis heading to Asia or onwards to Europe, Singapore can feel like the gateway to the world. But rather than just transiting...
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Mike Yardley: Adventures in County Donegal, Ireland
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 1:46pmTucked away on the northwest tip of Ireland, Donegal has long been dubbed the nation’s “forgotten county.” No matter where...
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Mike Yardley: Delving into Derry~Londonderry
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 12:40pmFuelled by popular culture and history’s long shadow, Derry~Londonderry is enjoying its moment in the sun. The Walled City...
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Mike Yardley: Delving into Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
Saturday, 6 December 2025, 12:54pmIt’s been eleven years since I last filled my heart with Ireland – a shamefully long break in transmission. On my latest...
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Mike Yardley: Summer Holiday Hits across NZ
Saturday, 29 November 2025, 1:16pmThe great New Zealand summer calendar is generously sprinkled with some sure-fire seasonal hits to add a bucketload of fun...
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Mike Yardley: Bites and sights in Paris
Saturday, 22 November 2025, 12:37pmBeckoning as a homeland to incredible food, world-class wine, iconic cultural landmarks, and infused with a bohemian spirit,...
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Mike Yardley: Flying Qatar Airways to Doha
Friday, 21 November 2025, 11:13amAs a long-time plane geek, I am totally in awe of ultra-long-haul routes. Auckland to Doha remains ranked as the third longest...
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Mike Yardley: On the streets of Kathmandu
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 11:45amIt was a dramatic time to pay a visit to Kathmandu. The Gen Z protests in mid-September sparked two days of rioting, violence,...
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Mike Yardley: Delving into India with Wendy Wu Tours
Saturday, 11 October 2025, 12:38pmFor even the most intrepid of travellers, India can be a sensory assault – confronting and riveting in equal measure. If...
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Mike Yardley: Pleasures of Prague
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 12:56pmMagical, golden, and steeped in mystique, “The City of a Hundred Spires’ is one of my favourite European capitals. Prague...
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Mike Yardley: Savouring the tastes of the Sunshine Coast
Saturday, 23 August 2025, 1:16pmThe Sunshine Coast’s sparkling reputation as a powerhouse of premium local produce continues to raise the bar. Brimming with...
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Mike Yardley: Treats and treasures in Edinburgh with Trafalgar
Saturday, 9 August 2025, 12:52pmBrooding, imposing, ruggedly beautiful and spilling with forth with a storied history, Edinburgh stirs the senses of even...
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Mike Yardley: Headline experiences in Liverpool with Trafalgar
Saturday, 2 August 2025, 1:24pmTucked between North Wales and the serene good looks of the Lake District, gritty, vital Liverpool provides an indelible...
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Mike Yardley: The brilliance of Bath with Trafalgar Tours
Saturday, 12 July 2025, 1:16pmSteeped in Roman heritage and swooned over as Britain’s premier spa destination, Bath’s architectural flourishes and all-encompassing...
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Mike Yardley: Nature’s embrace in Arrowtown & Gibbston
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 1:47pmAs Arrowtown glowed in its golden, fiery blaze of autumnal hues, it was a thrill to be back in this treasure-chest township,...
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Mike Yardley: Wilderness escape in Haast
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 12:27pmStitching Central Otago to the wonders of South Westland, the Haast Pass Highway is what epic roadies are all about. The...
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Mike Yardley: Epic splendour of Glacier Country
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 11:15amSouth Westland’s awe-inspiring natural splendour seems to grow in stature the further south you go. There’s a fairytale quality...
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Mike Yardley: Eat, Stay, and Play at The Dorchester
Saturday, 10 May 2025, 12:53pmFrom real-deal monarchy to Hollywood royalty, The Dorchester London has remained a beloved haunt for the world’s A-listers...
