Tim Richards

Tim Richards

Tim Richards
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Tim Richards fell into travel writing after living and teaching in Egypt and Poland. He’s a light packing obsessive, and is especially drawn to the former communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Garage Project, on Auckland's Beer Mile.

The 'Auckland Beer Mile' is the ultimate Kiwi pub crawl

Would you walk a mile – or two – for a good beer? I'm willing to put that concept to the test in Auckland.

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There are plenty of outdoor activities, with hikers heading out to walk the famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which winds ...

Afternoon tea in the shadow of Mount Doom

I don't know which is more remarkable – the mountain I can see through the window, or the hotel I'm standing in.

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The vaccination hub at Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Centre on April 21, the first day of its opening.

'It's stunning': Australia's UNESCO World Heritage-listed vaccine hub

Melbourne's iconic Royal Exhibition Building has been pressed into service to help with a health crisis - and not for the first time.

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A selection of Zealong's organic teas.

The world's biggest organic tea farm is not where you expect

You could be forgiven for thinking we're in Asia, but we're not – this is Hamilton, New Zealand, and the tea farm we are visiting is the world's biggest organic one.

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The TranzAlpine passes Lake Sarah on New Zealand's South Island.

New Zealand's epic train journey from north to south

New Zealand's great rail journey across the North and South Islands involves three trains, plus a ferry.

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The Indian Pacific heading towards Broken Hill at dawn.

One year on, Australia's longest train journey finally resumes

After a year’s hiatus, the Indian Pacific returns, ready to transport passengers in style between this vast continent’s east and west coasts.

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Borders closing and opening, quarantine and self-isolation due to a single case: Why should domestic travel be this hard?

A bloke spent 30 minutes in a bottle shop. Now I'm banned from boarding my train

'Victoria records zero new COVID-19 cases.' It was that headline that really got to me.

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Having started as a 19th century pub, the hotel is an interesting mix of architecture.

Home to one of Australia's best restaurants, this hotel is an ideal country stay

It was once a pub but this hotel now offers great accommodation and food to enjoy with the mountain views.

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The business model of budget airlines has been put under pressure by the pandemic.

Budget airlines need to die: Here's why

Flying is awful, so why should the budget airline model survive after the pandemic has passed?

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Waterton Hall Wines.

Launceston's best food and cultural attractions

With oysters, ale, truffles and vineyards, Launceston is a foodie's delight.

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Neanderthal Museum, Germany.

Learn about our distant relations at Neanderthal Museum

Marvel at the Neanderthal in a business suit at this German museum.

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Savannahlander at Turkey Creek Flat.

This Australian tourist train is no Orient Express

It may not be the most comfortable rail journey in the world, but a trip on this eccentric silver rail service is not easily forgotten.

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Zurich's bustling west district.

Zurich's old factories have become unique hotels, bars and nightclubs

Thanks to Zurich's old factories, the night-time economy is booming.

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This new tour through the Melbourne CBD unites the city's diversity.

The best of multicultural Melbourne's food on one tour

Melbourne's melting pot of cultures come alive in a foodie walking tour.

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Emirates economy class.

Airline review: Why A380 superjumbo economy class rules

Finding the way to "poor man's business class" on an Emirates flight

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