Megan Singleton

Hi, I'm Megan Singleton and I'm the (award-winning!) word slinger of this travel blog as well as travel correspondent on radio in NZ every Sunday. I set off on this travel writing journey 25 years ago and I've pretty much always got a suitcase half packed (or half un-packed!) Thank you for reading.

Lying for 2 minutes in one of Singapore Airline's A380 First Class suite.

5 ways to join the Mile High Club with class

Don’t be tacky with these exclusive tips!

Tipping etiquette

The ultimate guide to tipping!

Your guide to 24 countries and what to tip – if anything!

Mt Yasur

Video: Standing on the rim of an exploding volcano!

You don’t get closer to a fiery volcano than this! Watch this video with your sound on

Santorini blue dome

My top posts of 2015!

If you don’t know where to start reading, start here!

Parc Guell, Barcelona

The 9 BEST things to do (and eat) in Barcelona!

What an amazing city! Foodies, culture and architecture buffs and sports fans alike will LOVE Barcelona

Dubai

Dubai: hang out at The Beach

I like this area of Dubai for places to eat and a lovely swimmable beach which is great for families

Emirates A380 review

Review: Emirates A380 Business Class

This is how flying in the future should be!

Capitol DC

Washington DC: pillow talk on Capitol Hill

This hotel at the business end of DC is a huge hit with Kiwi and Aussie travellers who LOVE its location!

The Clevelander

Miami: Some fun places to check out on South Beach

Ocean Drive kept us busy for three days! Here’s why

Segways in DC

Washington DC: a pillow near the White House!

If you hate boring hotel rooms, this one oozes style and pizzazz and is nice and close to the White House

Cycling in New Orleans

Cycle touring around New Orleans!

An easy way to see New Orleans and get your bearings, is by bike. Here’s what to expect on a cycle tour in NOLA

Turkey trot

Delaware: I ran the Thanksgiving turkey trot!

This Thanksgiving I was in the US joining in a bizarre pre-turkey event…