Articles by Mike Yardley
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Travel
Mike Yardley: Flying LATAM Airlines to South America
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 3:06pmLATAM, Latin America’s leading airline group, connects Auckland to Santiago and beyond. I recently travelled to Ecuador and...
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Mike Yardley: My latest favourite Travel Apps
Saturday, 5 July 2025, 1:27pmTravelling? There’s an app for that! The digital age has certainly made travelling easier than ever, planting a wealth of...
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Mike Yardley: New Town sights and delights in Quito
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 4:28pmBeyond the storied charm and colonial trappings of Quito’s Old Town, there is plenty more to explore in the Ecuadorian capital....
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Mike Yardley: Classic encounters in Quito’s Old Town, Ecuador
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:02pmSecond only to La Paz as the highest capital on earth, Ecuador’s high-altitude capital is a breath-taker. I’ve just enjoyed...
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Mike Yardley: Flying Cathay Pacific to Europe
Monday, 16 June 2025, 2:31pmIf you’re planning a grand European holiday, Cathay Pacific has been busy spreading its wings across the continent this year....
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Mike Yardley: Afloat with the wonders of the Galapagos
Saturday, 14 June 2025, 9:35amDo the Galapagos sea lions know how good they have got it? Sprawled across the pristine beaches, they wallow, snooze, and...
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Mike Yardley: Forest magic at Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 1:10pmNestled on the western flank of the Andes, three hours northwest of Quito, I was swathed in the finery of the Chocó rainforest....
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Mike Yardley: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 4:31pmPerfectly poised in Knightsbridge, across from Harvey Nicols and Harrods, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London proudly...
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Mike Yardley: Sights and sounds of Salzburg
Saturday, 26 April 2025, 12:15pmFew cities in the world enjoy the stature of being a music mecca quite like Salzburg. It’s one of my favourite European destinations...
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Mike Yardley: Dreamy & Steamy in Rotorua
Friday, 14 March 2025, 2:52pmIf it has been a while since you last visited Rotorua, particularly around the foreshore, you’re in for a trail of treats....
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Lifestyle
Mike Yardley: Hinterland delights in Hurunui
Sunday, 23 February 2025, 4:35pmGood eats, great wine and some soft adventure in the hinterland is a winning recipe for a memorable weekend escape. The Hurunui...
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Mike Yardley: Walks and wings in Marlborough
Saturday, 1 February 2025, 12:45pmFar from being just a port town, Picton has blossomed into a fully-fledged holiday gem. Wrapped in forest-clad hills, the...
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Mike Yardley: Street treats in Dunedin
Monday, 16 December 2024, 10:58amDunedin has very strong bones. There’s a strength and solidity to the streetscape, landmarked with stately stone central...
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Mike Yardley: Free-wheeling the delights of Otago Harbour
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 2:12pmPlan a summer escapade to the hot-tub of southern hospitality in irrepressible Dunedin. You’d struggle to find a comparably...
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Mike Yardley: Summer glories in the Waitaki Valley
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 1:48pmThe wonderful Waitaki district sure knows how to wow. Whether neo-classical Victorian streetscapes, ancient Māori rock art,...
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Mike Yardley: A wellness escape in Lewis Pass
Monday, 28 October 2024, 11:41amTucked away in the beating heart of Lewis Pass National Reserve, one of the great alpine routes crossing the Southern Alps,...
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Mike Yardley: The Delta One experience from LAX
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 5:06pmWith the summer holiday season looming on the horizon for Kiwis, now is a great time to make a date with the USA for a well-earned...
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Mike Yardley: Tropical delights in North Queensland
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 12:28pmColourful, playful, sun-splashed Cairns enjoys the unique distinction of being cradled in tropical wonder. The gateway city...
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Mike Yardley: Soaking up the Kona Coast, Hawai’i
Saturday, 7 September 2024, 12:30pmAfter taking my fill of nature’s feisty features at Volcanoes National Park, the sun, the sand and the coastal draws of the...
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Mike Yardley: Heroes and Legends of Honolulu
Wednesday, 4 September 2024, 12:13pmHawai'i's turquoise waters and sandy beaches have a siren-like pull on travellers from all over the world. But in between...
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Mike Yardley: Nature escape to Lake Brunner
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 1:10pmThe West Coast’s Lake Brunner is the cradle for many happy family holiday memories for me. Maybe my warmly tinged sentiments...
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Mike Yardley: Myth and history in the Peloponnese
Saturday, 20 July 2024, 1:42pmBeyond the heavily-trampled tourist trail of Athens and the Greek islands, the Peloponnese peninsula is the lesser-trafficked...
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Mike Yardley: Greece’s Second City - Thessaloniki
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 1:04pmThessaloniki pulsates with the cosmopolitan culture and verve of a big city with the friendly ambience and seaside charm...
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Mike Yardley: Eating your way through classic Athens
Saturday, 13 July 2024, 12:32pmAthens’ rich arsenal of antiquities needs little introduction. From the emblematic glories of the Acropolis to the ancient...
