Glowing reindeer a shine of the times
RUDOLPH the reindeer is having a glittering antler makeover after previous protection measures were thwarted – sometimes by tourists.
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Bali diver ‘tried to alert boat’
A SCUBA diver who survived three days in waters off Bali has told how she tried to alert a passing boat after the seas turned stormy.
World’s best hotels revealed
TWO Australian tourist spots have grabbed “top 10” accolades in Lonely Planet’s first ever collection of the world’s best places to stay.
Photobombing around the world
THE animal kingdom is the biggest culprit in hijacking holiday snaps. Even more fun is the well- timed tourist on a mission of tomfoolery.
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In-flight live sport set to take off
HIGH-FLYING sports nuts don’t have to miss a game while in the air, with Etihad Airways launching live channels on its flights.
From abandoned island to mega fun park
A CONTROVERSIAL plan has been unveiled to transform a man-made, abandoned ‘rubbish island’ in Venice into a theme park. The developer insists the floating city won’t be blemished by it.
Norway town finally gets some sun
RESIDENTS of the small Norwegian town of Rjukan have finally seen the light.
Aussie flight incidents hit a high
A SPIKE in serious aircraft incidents in Australia saw than 1600 fatalities in 2012 – with birds, bats and a bull among the victims.
Flight fatalities at a high – for birds
MORE than 1600 animals including galahs, bats, kangaroos, rabbits and a bull, were killed in aircraft incidents in Australia last year.
Tunnel linking two continents opens
TURKEY has opened world’s first underwater tunnel connecting two continents, fulfilling a sultan’s dream from 150 years ago.
Where the tourists love to tread
QUEENSLAND is leading Australia’s tourism revival – find out which of our beautiful spots is the nation’s new tourism mecca.
Surfers take on record 30m waves
DAREDEVIL surfers have taken on waves up to 30m tall which were whipped up by the huge storm which battered Europe. See the pictures
Leaning tower losing its edge
ITS perilous incline has defied gravity since the 12th century. But now the Leaning Tower of Pisa has lost some of its famous tilt.
Surprise! Aussie city wows the world
LONELY Planet picks just one Aussie city to recommend to world travellers in 2014 – and it’s not Sydney or Melbourne.
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