Uber’s unexpected move in South Africa
Uber has just announced its next big move in South Africa describing it as its most wild offering to date.
Africa
Boomers, if you’re doing this you’re too rich
There is a strange trend growing among wealthy, well-travelled Australians who have time and money to spend.
Sad story behind this bizarre photo
It’s a striking and strange sight — three men, standing still against a fence, for no apparent reason. Here’s what’s actually going on.
Hidden spot I was told not to photograph
Few tourists venture here, one of the most eye-opening places in the city of Durban. But if you do, you’ll be asked to put away your camera.
The street you wouldn’t dare walk down
This inner-city street in a troubled neighbourhood was so dangerous, almost everyone deserted it. This is what we found when we visited.
Couple fatally poisoned in hotel room
Their grief-stricken daughter has described the harrowing final moments as her parents complained of feeling unwell.
Aussie’s unexpected wild encounter
An Australian woman found something incredible while trekking through a rainforest and it’s not as unusual as you might think.
Aussie stunned by bizarre sight in Africa
When Amy Fallon travelled to Uganda, she did not expect to see a familiar face staring back at her outside a restaurant.
‘Testicle’ fruit to solve common male problem
Found in the depths of a forest, this popular “testicle” fruit is used to treat a problem that too many “alpha” males have.
Wild pics as Sahara blanketed in snow
Insane pictures have captured a bizarre weather event in the middle of the Sahara desert, that blanketed the usually scorching sand with snow.
‘How unreal’: Tourist’s KFC find goes viral
An American tourist has gone viral on TikTok after she shared a “ridiculous” discovery she made at Egypt’s Great Pyramids.
‘Mangled’: Poacher killed by elephant
Park rangers have uncovered the gruesome remains of a man suspected to have been poaching elephants in South Africa.
Shocking find in kidnapper’s lair
Raids to rescue two kidnapped French tourists ends with troops making a very unexpected discovery, baffling officials.
Unspeakable horror at luxury hotel
A shocking terrorist attack has led to scenes of unimaginable horror at a luxury hotel – just metres away from the Australian consulate.
Mystery island discovery baffles scientists
A mystery is unfolding on a remote island where researchers have made an “impossible” unique discovery — something that’s not supposed to be there.
Big problem with Prince Harry photo
A photo of an elephant shared on the Instagram page of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has landed Prince Harry in hot water.
Snake charmers of Marrakech
Love snakes? Nope! Enjoy the ride.
Things I thought I’d never do on holiday
My usual idea of a holiday solely consists of booze and food. I’m usually the world’s laziest traveller but this holiday offered a lot more.
Massive problem with tourist icon
One of the world’s most dramatic tourist attractions is unrecognisable as severe drought reduces water flow for the mighty Victoria Falls to a trickle. It’s a symptom of a bigger issue.
Enormous python scares off hapless tourists
If snakes aren’t your thing, spare a thought for this group of wildlife watchers who came face-to-face with a giant python while on safari.
Ditch Byron and Bali for this royal hotspot
Get away from the same old tourist haunts. This is the place to visit — and it offers everything Australians love.
Tragic love story behind city’s name
The tragic tale of immense love, sacrifice and scandal is behind how one of the cities along Egypt’s Nile River got its name.
The big city taking on New York
If you like NYC and LA, this city gives you the best of both worlds. And you probably never even considered holidaying here.
Australian kidnapped, sold for heroin
FLEEING suburban life in Canberra, an Aussie teen went out for an adventure, but nothing could have prepared him for where it took him.
Insanely lavish hotel’s unlikely past
A DERELICT building has been transformed into one of the world’s most luxurious destinations.
How shame saved this city
RESIDENTS were warned that if they didn’t immediately change their behaviour, the city was hurtling towards “Day Zero”. What they did was drastic.
King changes country’s name
THE king of an African country has abruptly changed his nation’s name — because he said it sounded too much like Switzerland.
Inside South Africa’s shanty towns
SOUTH Africa’s townships can be dangerous places to visit but it can be even worse for those who live in them. We went inside the slums to find out why outsiders are ‘too scared’ to go near.
Country building new $637b megacity
WHAT do you do when you have more money than you know what to do with? Build a massive new city, of course.
A million people died here
NOT long ago, this was the last place in the world you wanted to be. But everything’s changed.
Insane rescue mission at iconic mountain
A DRAMATIC cliff-side operation on an landmark mountain has recovered the bodies of two climbers.
Ominous sign greets travellers in toilets
IT IS one of the world’s most stunning cities — and it is not hard to see why. But tourists are faced with a worrying sign when they arrive.
Does hunting save endangered animals?
HUNTERS have sparked outrage posing for photos with their big-game kills — but could it save rhinos, elephants and lions from the brink of extinction?
Behind the beauty is the real story
IT MAY be home to one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world, but it is in now way representative of how most of its inhabitants live.
The country about to collapse
THE currency is failing, the government’s digging its heels in, and tourists are staying away as this nation faces collapse.
Terrifying attraction isn’t photoshopped
NO clever optical illusion here. These people are on the edge of the world’s largest waterfall. It’s actually a popular tourist spot.
Why I took huge risk with my autistic son
SIX months living out of a backpack in Africa would test most people. But for 14-year-old Sam, it was truly life-changing.
Pyramid ‘flaw’ you never noticed
THE Great Pyramid of Giza is often hailed as a marvel of design, but the Ancient Wonder has a serious structural flaw.
Inside the Sahara festival
EACH year thousands of people gather from across North Africa for a unique celebration of Bedouin culture.
Aussie ‘Jesus’ mobbed in Africa
AN AUSSIE man has become a superstar in Africa, featuring on television and trending online due to his resemblance to a certain icon.
Cheeky gorilla hits tourists with tree
“THEY say you have to be seven metres away from the gorillas. They kept coming up to us, and there’s nowhere to step back because the jungle is so thick.”
People walk hundreds of kilometres to see this rock
THIS remarkable stone is impossible to see until you’re right on top of it. It’s called New Jerusalem, but it’s not where you’d think.
Thousands of pilgrims preparing to visit “New Jerusalem”
THIS remarkable stone is impossible to see until you’re right on top of it. The religious site is not where you’d expect.
Confessions of a rhino poacher
PLENTY of well-known wildlife warriors are speaking out against poaching, including Prince William. This is the other side of the story.
Rare photos from inside ancient tombs
PHOTOGRAPHY is strictly forbidden inside one of the world’s most significant burial sites, which makes these rare holiday snaps pretty remarkable.
Rare photos inside ancient tombs
PHOTOGRAPHY is forbidden inside Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, which is what makes these snaps so remarkable.
Startling divide between rich and poor
AMAZING aerial photographs have captured the urban legacy of South Africa’s stark apartheid regime.
Divide between rich and poor in Cape Town
SOUTH African photographer Johnny Miller’s drone photography of Cape Town has highlighted the vast differences between the city’s rich and poor.
‘Er, sorry about that’
WHALE watchers in South Africa had the fright of their lives when a large Southern right whale lifted their kayak from the water.
‘I’ve never been to a restaurant like it’
IF YOU’RE a vegetarian this is one restaurant you should avoid. It’s the ultimate bucket list eatery for the hellbent carnivore.
Tiny country with plans to be like Dubai
DUBAI is known as the most over-the-top place on earth. And in the not too distant future there might be a rival to it.
This is the last White Rhino on the planet
HE’S the last living male White Rhino in the world, protected by four armed guards, with the fate of the entire species resting on his back but time is running out.
What’s happened to this desert jewel?
ITS stunning ancient mosque and atmospheric streets once earned this city the reputation as the jewel of the Sahara desert but all that has changed.
You don’t see this every day
MY, HOW the tables have turned. When a holiday-maker went on a safari, he never thought he would witness this.
What’s going on in this picture?
WHEN a group of excited tourists stopped to check out the sights here, they never expected what happened next.
Ancient pirate treasure found
TREASURE hunters have long wished to find the mysterious booty from a ruthless 17th-century Scottish pirate. And now, their dreams have finally come true.
Why are tourists fleeing this beautiful country?
IT HAS spectacular beaches, great partying spots and intriguing ruins, so why are tourists turning away from this country in droves? It has a huge problem …
This isn’t where you think it is
THIS country was home to numerous ancient civilisations, who built some incredible things. But very few people are visiting these amazing attractions.
World’s greatest lake is dying
IT’S surrounded by three countries and 35 million people depend on it for survival but this incredible body of water is under threat.
Shell-shocked: Why you should never interrupt sex
THIS explorer learnt a huge lesson when he interrupted tortoises that were getting it on. He ended up involved in what’s probably the most ridiculous chase in history.
The country plunged into dark days
IT HAS incredible white sandy beaches, amazing food and beautiful ancient ruins but tourists are staying away from this country that is seeing its darkest days yet.
The secrets of Atlantis unlocked?
FOR centuries, experts have tried to find Atlantis, the ancient metropolis that was lost beneath the waves. But what if it everyone has overlooked these clues?
Photos inside the ‘tower of death’
THIS massive 54-storey tower was advertised as “heaven on Earth”, but it went on to become a site of drugs, prostitution, death and despair.
The ancient city that tourism forgot
ONCE the capital of a trading empire, this ancient city remains untouched by tourism. Mysterious and dotted with crumbling ruins, see where few travellers have ventured.
Surprising new tourist hotspot
FORGET the “hot and humid” tourist favourite of Spain. This is the country you should head to instead, and it’ll surprise you.
The town you couldn’t live in if you tried
IT’S billed as an idyllic town, free from crime in a harsh but stunning landscape. But beneath the quaint exterior, this is no ordinary place.
Shocking pictures of woman with giant lip-disc
GRAPHIC IMAGES. Ataye Eligidagne, from Ethiopia, has been stretching her lip for three years in order to accommodate a huge adornment.
This isn’t where you think it is …
EGYPT isn’t the only country with ancient pyramids rising from its sands. This often overlooked desert actually has a LOT more to see than the famous tourist spot.
The lost city that time forgot
IT WAS one of the most beautiful and richest cities of the ancient world. But it was pillaged and fell into ruins, before being buried under sand for centuries.
This is the world’s deadliest lake
IT MAY look pretty in pink, but this lake is deadly. One of the harshest environments in the world, few species can survive here.
Mysterious new lake ‘radioactive’
A LAKE that suddenly appeared in a drought-stricken region of Tunisia last month is being hailed a miracle by locals. But is the water safe?
Haggle hard for souvenirs in Marrakesh
WHEN it comes to tackling the bazaars of Morocco, you’re never too young to learn all the tricks to buying what you want at an agreeable price.
Beastly lesson in dining etiquette in Kenya
FROM the chilling to the colourful, there’s much to see on Kenyan safari and you can do it as close to the animals or in as much comfort as you like.
Wild about this amazing Kenyan safari
THIS playground of the rich and famous is home to many beautiful animals, too, writes Sheridan Rogers.
On safari with an African legend
BRIAN Crisp joins luxury travel company Abercrombie and Kent’s founder to listen to tales of the Kenyan wilderness while camping.
Author Tony Park’s Zimbabwe
THE novelist specialising in African tales sees its wildlife from a different perspective from onboard a houseboat in the Kariba landscape.
Search for lost oasis in Morocco
NORTH of the Sahara and east of the Atlantic shore is the least known of Morocco’s great mountain ranges. Meet the people of the Anti Atlas, for whom walking is a way of life, writes Horatio Clare.
Wild time with the locals in Kenya
THERE are numerous wildlife encounters to be had in the region and also opportunities to get involved in the local community, writes Angela Saurine.
Track down luxury in South Africa
AUTHOR Tony Park takes in the scenery from two trains – one modern and one retro – and enjoys some serious comfort along the way.
The elephant that thinks he’s a giraffe
AN ACROBATIC elephant has been photographed standing on its back legs to reach high-up leaves in a tree with its trunk.
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