The Editorial Team

Leah is a travel reporter for news.com.au and has spent most of her adult life roaming around the world as a journalist, press officer and actor. Over the past eight years at AAP she held a variety of roles, including travel editor and national medical correspondent. She’s constantly on the hunt for the best stories in travel, so if you have a tip be sure to get in touch.More from Leah McLennan

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Queensland

There’s a cheeky new trend at Schoolies

SCHOOLIES has kicked off with as many as 25,000 young people flocking to the Gold Coast. They’re certainly having a crack at standing out.

Travel Updates

Noordam, Prestige Travel, for Adelaide Matters

Bomb scare at Station Pier Melbourne

UPDATE: Ferry and cruise ship passengers have been allowed back on board after they were evacuated earlier over bomb fears.

Asia

Not Bali: The paradise you’re missing

THIS island paradise is the perfect alternative to well-trodden routes through destinations swarming with tourists. So why go to Bali when you can go here?

Flights

‘It’s a long flight, want to kiss me?’

PASSENGERS have revealed the most memorable person they’ve ever sat next to on a plane. So just how bad can it get?

Flights

Plan for supersonic jet ‘Son of Concorde’

AIRBUS has revealed plans for the “Son of Concorde” , which will fly at breakneck speeds of over 2,000km per hour.

Cruises

Simple cruise tricks you should know

IF YOU’RE reluctant to book a cruise because of the price tag, take heart: There are plenty of creative ways to cut costs without sacrificing the best parts of the trip.

OpinionEurope

‘I had no idea it would be like this’

THIS hugely popular city is a bucket-list destination for many Aussies. But all is not what it seems here. In reality it’s dirty and full of drunks.

Travel Incidents

(FILES) In a file picture taken on September 1, 2010 an airplane of the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair takes off from Barcelona's airport. Irish airline Ryanair's first-half net profits soared by nearly 40 percent on keen demand, the strong pound, fuel savings and poor weather conditions in northern Europe, it said on November 2, 2015. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO

Flight attendant sues over tight skirt

EVER thought of suing your employer because you believe your uniform caused an injury? This flight attendant did just that.

Travel Warnings

Taxi scam ‘almost ruined my trip’

BY THE time Leah realised she had been conned it was too late. It all started with one seemingly innocent taxi ride.

Accommodation

Strange hotel stories: ‘I’m watching you’

WHAT goes on behind hotel doors? Here are some of the strangest concierge tales, request and moments you’ll ever read.

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