China’s ‘deadbeats’ barred from flying
For this class of people in China, dubbed “discredited individuals” or “deadbeats”, daily life is a series of inflicted indignities.
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$169 flights will make this the next Bali
It’s known for its great beaches and welcoming people — and now rock-bottom flight prices are seeing this cheap holiday spot take off.
Inside Singapore’s $980m party island
This luxury island is a party destination and playground for the rich and famous. And carefree as it is, it holds some fascinating secrets.
Creepy discovery on island holiday
Many people on a tropical island getaway might take a jungle hike, or learn about the local wildlife — not find a creature like this.
Secret tribe where women cut off fingers
Inside a tribe deep in the Indonesian jungle, a group of women continue to go through horrific physical pain. WARNING: Graphic content
Strange mystery of horror ‘ghost ship’
It’s a billion-dollar ship superhighway of huge global importance. But this notorious and popular stretch of water is also home to some shocking secrets.
This Michelin starred meal is just $4
It’s received the food industry’s top honour and is a cult favourite among foodies — and it costs as little as a small coffee. Here’s where to find it.
Never do this in a taxi in Singapore
It’s the first thing most travellers do when they touch down in Singapore — but before you jump on board, make sure you know the rules.
Horror as headless bodies wash ashore
A popular Thai tourist beach has been rocked after two naked and headless bodies, and a woman’s head washed ashore.
Bizarre crackdown on Thailand’s streets
Your next trip to Bangkok is going to look very different. The city’s iconic street food scene has been devastated by a brutal military crackdown — and this is what survived.
Inside the weird world of human ‘hot pots’
Fancy chowing down on some delicious Chinese hot pot while you get near nude and take a bath? Maybe not.
Japan’s bizarre idea to cure commuter chaos
It’s the headache most of us have endured at one time or another. But Japan has launched a new way to try to fix the country’s dire commuter problem.
Bali wants to charge us a tourist tax
A major change is coming to the way Aussies travel to our favourite holiday island — and we’ll probably notice it in the cost of our airfares.
Rare weather event caught on camera
Stunning footage of a rare weather phenomenon has been captured on camera by tourists on a remote Thai holiday island.
Harry Potter has taken over this airport
Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts have taken over all this airport’s terminals, so your stopover just got a whole lot more interesting.
Dangers of scary travel obsession
This building is creepy, dangerous and illegal to enter. Tourists are so desperate to get inside, they’re bribing guards to look the other way.
Ridiculous airfares to luxury island
IT’S the destination known for its sky-high prices, until now. A mega-sale with rock-bottom fares to this island paradise is about to launch.
Weird demands on world’s best island
THIS stunning island has reopened to visitors after a six-month shutdown. But there’s an unusual condition of entry they now have to agree to.
‘Alien invasion’ baffles internet
AN IMAGE which seems to show an alien space craft has people baffled. The photographer insists it’s not a Photoshop creation.
Carvings to unlock lost civilisation
SECRETS from 10,000 years ago are expected to be revealed in esoteric rock etchings after a shock discovery by archaeologists.
Bali’s tough crackdown on bikinis
AUTHORITIES in Australia’s favourite holiday spot reckon the quality of tourists has declined. And a new ban might fix the problem.
Airline’s embarrassing blunder
HONG KONG-based airline Cathay Pacific made a gigantic, and hilarious, typo on the side of one of its new planes.
Huge change to world’s best island
AN ISLAND voted the world’s best two years ago will finally reopen to tourists after a long shutdown — but expect major changes.
Idyllic island where foreigners aren’t welcome
THIS tiny, picturesque island has long been a romantic getaway spot. But now, foreign arrivals have seen it marred in bitter protests.
‘Very odd’: Secrets inside North Korea
A PHOTOGRAPHER explains why you won’t see any pictures of Kim Jong-un on display in Nth Korea and how he was treated by locals.
Where to find real-life crazy rich Asians
SINGAPORE is full of fancy places where you could spy some real-life crazy rich Asians. We went on the hunt.
The creepy island hidden near a megacity
OFF the coast of an incredibly popular tourist city lies an intriguing island that’s frozen in time. And it has a very disturbing past.
Great Wall sleepover competition pulled
IT WAS promoted as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but Airbnb have been forced to dump its overnight stay on the historic landmark.
Idyllic spot now unrecognisable
A FEW years ago this town was filled with Aussie backpackers probably having a few too many beers. Now it’s unrecognisable.
Big plans for Thai cave complex
BIG plans are in store for the Thai cave where 12 boys and their coach were trapped. But some say it might be an insensitive move.
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