Articles by Mike Yardley

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Mike Yardley: Sights and bites in transforming Tauranga
Saturday, 14 March 2026, 11:55am
It’s been three years since I was last in Tauranga and it’s so uplifting to see cranes in the sky, the glossy sheen of brand-new...
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Mike Yardley: Tucking into the Flavours of Plenty
Saturday, 7 March 2026, 11:48am
The Bay of Plenty. Is there a more aptly named province in New Zealand? From the Kiwifruit Capital of the World to New Zealand’s...
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Mike Yardley: Town and Country delights in Waikato
Saturday, 28 February 2026, 10:46am
Beyond the bright lights, city buzz and gorgeous gardens of Hamilton, the mighty Waikato is pitch-perfect for leisurely roadies....
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Mike Yardley: Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport
Monday, 12 January 2026, 3:28pm
As a hardcore aviation-geek, Auckland Airport has quite the glamour-pad to gaze at aircraft while resting up in the lap of...
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Mike Yardley: Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 10:51am
Changi Airport Singapore consistently scoops global accolades as a world-beating aviation hub. Skytrax has crowned it the...
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Mike Yardley: Dipping into the dazzle of Doha
Saturday, 15 November 2025, 12:21pm
As a quick hit to recharge when travelling to or from Europe, Doha makes for an eye-opening stopover in the heart of the...
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Mike Yardley: Fresh temptations in Singapore
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 12:51pm
Singapore never fails to serve up an electrifying experience, constantly refreshing and enhancing its enticements. After...
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Mike Yardley: Dabbling in Delhi with Wendy Wu Tours
Saturday, 1 November 2025, 12:34pm
As the capital of the world’s largest democracy, Delhi embodies the essence of modern India – a vivid paradox of old and...
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Mike Yardley: Might and magic of Jaipur with Wendy Wu Tours
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 8:52am
When it comes to grand gestures, painting your entire city in the one colour is quite something. So much for painting the...
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Mike Yardley: Heading for the hills from Kathmandu
Friday, 17 October 2025, 11:56am
A 3.30am alarm clock is a rude awakening no matter where you are in the world, but I duly snapped to attention with a frisson...
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Mike Yardley: Breezing through Bratislava, Slovakia
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 1:51pm
"Pint-sized Bratislava has the unique distinction of being the only capital city in the world wedged by three countries....
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Mike Yardley: Breezing through Bratislava
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 12:56pm
Pint-sized Bratislava has the unique distinction of being the only capital city in the world wedged by three countries. Just...
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Mike Yardley: Adventures galore in the Whitsundays
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 1:26pm
The wonders of the Whitsundays are readymade for soft adventure. From my fabulous holiday roost on Hamilton Island, a myriad...
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Mike Yardley: A dreamy escape to Hamilton Island, Whitsundays
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 12:21pm
Bobbing about on my bucket list for far too long, I’ve finally just enjoyed my first foray to heart-stealing Hamilton Island....
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Mike Yardley: Hinterland adventures on the Sunshine Coast
Saturday, 16 August 2025, 12:32pm
Beyond the seductive necklace of balmy beaches studding the Sunshine Coast, elevate your playground to the host of treats...
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Mike Yardley: Sights, bites, and stories in York
Saturday, 26 July 2025, 12:45pm
Few British cities can match eye-catching York and its wondrous layers of history. Northern England’s walled city was founded...
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Mike Yardley: Languid delights in England’s Lake District
Saturday, 19 July 2025, 12:50pm
It’s undoubtedly Britain’s equivalent to our Queenstown Lakes district. Windermere and the Lake District is England’s favourite...
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Mike Yardley: Flying LATAM Airlines to South America
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 3:06pm
LATAM, 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, 1:27pm
Travelling? 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, 4:28pm
Beyond 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, 1:02pm
Second 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, 2:31pm
If 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, 9:35am
Do 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, 1:10pm
Nestled on the western flank of the Andes, three hours northwest of Quito, I was swathed in the finery of the Chocó rainforest....