Fri, Mar 6th 2009, 10:58

The Pearl Bridge, or the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, currently holds the record for the longest suspension bridge in the world, the tallest suspension bridge in the world and is also the most costly suspension bridge building project ever undertaken. Read more

Fri, Jun 13th 2008, 00:00

The gentle nature of dolphins has always captured the imagination of humans ... and New Zealand is no exception. Read more

Wed, Jun 4th 2008, 00:00

Cape Kidnappers is a prime viewing territory for the fascinating bird species, the Gannet. Read more

Wed, May 28th 2008, 00:00

Te Mata Peak in Hawkes Bay is an area long associated with New Zealand Maori legend. Read more

Wed, May 21st 2008, 00:00

Hawkes Bay is a region of New Zealand which overlooks the Pacific Ocean on the east coast of New Zealand’s north island. Read more

Fri, Dec 21st 2007, 00:00

As the holiday season progresses, The Baysider Blog is taking a short break until the New Year. Read more

Wed, Sep 26th 2007, 00:00

Thailand is home to one of the world's most curious events: the Phuket Vegetarian Festival Read more

Thu, Sep 20th 2007, 00:00

The cuisine of Thailand has become popular all over the world. People love it for the fresh tastes, the colour and spice. Read more

Tue, Sep 18th 2007, 00:00

Thai food is known for its enthusiastic use of fresh ingredients and Thailand is fortunate that both land and sea yields rich harvests. Read more

Fri, Sep 14th 2007, 00:00

November sees a carnival that marks the start of the tourist season in Thailand each year. Phuket streets come alive. Read more

Tue, Jan 20th 2009, 11:48

Fancy the job of caretaker on a paradise island on the Great Barrier Reef? Read more

Tue, Jun 10th 2008, 00:00

Tragedy struck Napier in New Zealand on 3rd February 1931 when an earthquake levelled most of the inner city and killed 258 people. Read more

Mon, Jun 2nd 2008, 00:00

According to Maori legend, the ancestors of the Maori sailed over in whaka (wooden canoes) from the mythical lands of Hawaiki, in Polynesia, approximately 1000 years ago. Read more

Mon, May 26th 2008, 00:00

With an annual average of 2,200, sunshine hours a year and balmy Mediterranean climate with low humidity, the hills and plains of Hawkes Bay are a perfect environment for growing fruit. Read more

Mon, May 19th 2008, 00:00

New Zealand and Australia Scientists revealed an exciting new discovery at a conference in Oslo in 2008. Read more

Mon, Nov 12th 2007, 00:00

Since the days of the Dutch East India Company and the Netherlands dominance over the spice trade with the East, Dutch tastes have been influenced by Asian cuisine, particularly Indonesia. Read more

Tue, Sep 25th 2007, 00:00

In the south of Thailand, curries are popular ... and they are hot and spicy! Read more

Wed, Sep 19th 2007, 00:00

Thai Cuisine differs from the north to the south of the country. Read more

Mon, Sep 17th 2007, 00:00

If you are eating in Thailand, Thai cuisine is the mixture of 4 basic tastes: salty, sweet, sour and pungent. Read more

Wed, Sep 12th 2007, 00:00

Thailand is a favourite holiday spot ... and Phuket is Thailand’s most famous picture postcard holiday destination. Read more