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.
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