Rival airlines in huge battle over Bali
The nation’s two biggest airlines are currently engaged in a fight over who will be granted extra flights on one of Australia’s most lucrative travel routes.
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‘Sad’: Iconic tourist road ‘dead’
An iconic road once referred to as a “backpackers ghetto” is “dead”, now home to locals and families, with travellers lamenting the change.
Nation’s reputation wrecked in horror week
One of Aussie travellers’ favourite overseas destinations has suffered a tragic week, with two major disasters taking a toll.
Flight attendant’s call led to miracle outcome
More details reveal the incredible way all 379 people on-board this Japan Airlines flight survived, as the pilots also report a key piece of the puzzle.
Aussies’ terror as plane explodes on tarmac
A father and daughter were queuing to board a Japan Airlines flight when they looked out the window and saw a plane overwhelmed by fire on the tarmac.
What Aussies in Japan need to know
Tourists are urged to remain vigilant after a major earthquake in one of Australians’ favourite overseas destinations triggered tsunami waves.
New tax to hit Aussie travellers
Aussie travellers will soon be hit by a new tax when trying to visit one of the nation’s most popular holiday destinations.
‘No way’: Bizarre sight out plane window
Footage of a strange sight out the window on a flight from Vietnam to Australia has gone viral.
Aussie city named top travel destination
Just one Australian city has been named in the world’s most searched destinations – and it’s probably not the one you’d expect.
Bali slips in popularity as this nation soars
Australians have their sights set on other international destinations this summer, making Bali slip down the rankings.
Bali’s big backflip to affect Aussie tourists
A big change could be coming for Aussie tourists heading to Bali, with Indonesia expected to backflip on a decision made earlier this year.
Surprise country Aussies ditching Bali for
For the first time in years Bali has been knocked off its perch as Aussies’ favourite summer destination, with travel experts weighing in on the reason behind it.
Bali no longer fav Aussie holiday destination
Move over Bali. The island is no longer Australia’s most sought after overseas summer holiday spot, with a surprise destination moving in to top spot.
Minister’s warning on Bali bikini pics
The Australian government is urging travellers to listen to Indonesian authorities cracking down on tourists.
South Korea’s scariest tourist attraction
I did my best to put on a brave face, but this terrifying tourist attraction left me shaking and wiping tears from my eyes.
Wild amount of tourists to visit Bali at Xmas
Bali continues to grow in popularity with an insane amount of tourists and locals expected to flock to the Island of the Gods.
Bali police crack down after 3 tourists die
Police in Bali are increasing patrols and have warned tourists they will take action against those who break these simple rules, which are often ignored.
Insane transformation of Japanese prison
Aussies travelling to Japan will be able to stay in solitary confinement prison cells turned into guests rooms.
Mystery over who owns eerie China mansion
A gigantic palace in China is going viral as the biggest mansion – and the most mysterious piece of real estate – in the country.
‘Has to stop’: $7.8m Bali nightmare exposed
Promised the island dream, these investors are now trying to claw back millions from a “Hollywood” star who allegedly took their money.
Aussie singles obsessed with this location
This destination is now the favourite among Aussie solo travellers after replacing a country that has held the top spot since 2017.
Aussie expat making $50k a month in Bali
Aussie digital nomads have revealed the whopping amount of money they are making living and working in Bali.
Major airline’s big move for Aussies
Singapore Airlines has made a big network announcement that will see Aussies heading to Europe and other destinations benefit in a huge way.
MasterChef star ‘living dream’ four years on
Gary Mehigan says he is “living the dream” since departing from the show and while the famous trio’s sudden exit was a surprise to many, it wasn’t to them.
Komodo dragon shoved in sock
Authorities have found a young Komodo dragon stuffed in a sock with its mouth taped in what police say was an attempt to smuggle the reptile to Bali.
Bizarre sign spotted in North Korea
Kim Jong-un’s regime has erected a propaganda sign on a mountain in North Korea that has to be seen to believed.
Japanese city Aussies are obsessed with
A whopping eight out of the top 10 international destinations Aussies are searching for most on Airbnb are in Japan.
‘Seemed impossible’: Airline’s big Aussie move
A Chinese airline’s latest move has helped Sydney achieve a milestone that “seemed impossible”.
‘Insane’ viral Bali road causes stir online
There’s an Instagram-worthy road located in the tourist hotspot of South Kuta in Bali that is dividing the internet, with some calling it a “death trap”.
Bali sets record straight on huge rumour
Indonesia has cleared up a huge rumour about Bali – with a warning for Aussie travellers.
MasterChef star loses it over ‘hidden’ island
Masterchef star Diana Chan, who grew up in Malaysia, was shocked she had never heard of this Thai island until a recent trip.
Aussies issued big warning about Bali
Indonesia has a message for Australians as they try to better control tourism on the popular holiday island of Bali.
Clive Palmer’s $40M superyacht stranded
The Australian billionaire’s boat appears to have become stuck in shallow water off the coast of Singapore.
Tourists slapped with tax to protect icon
A small island town is the latest must-see site to slap tourists with a fee for visiting its World Heritage listed icons.
Update as Aussie arrested over bomb threat
An Australian passenger has been arrested after an alleged bomb threat was made on a flight bound for Perth from Singapore.
Budget airline’s huge sale from Aussie city
Australians dreaming of a holiday in the heart of Southeast Asia now have a new and cheap way to get there.
Date Bali tourist tax to hit Aussies revealed
Bali will start charging foreign travellers, including Aussies, a tourist tax earlier than anticipated, with the date now revealed.
Call for ban as site overrun by tourists
A remarkable site in Thailand has become a tourist hotspot almost overnight – and now a ban is being considered.
‘Nightmare’: Aussie’s Bali holiday rant
An Australian influencer has opened up about her experience staying at a luxury villa in Bali, describing it as her “worst nightmare”.
Huge move in Bali’s crackdown on tourists
Bali has a bold new plan to crackdown on tourists; the “Foreigner Reporting App”.
Tourist calls cops over $1k seafood dish
A tourist thought her dish was going to cost $34 but it instead cost more than $1000 – so she called the police.
TikToker jailed after eating pork in Bali
An influencer with more than 2 million TikTok followers has been jailed for two years over a video where she ate pork in Bali.
City that’s finally back on the world map
It’s spent years largely cut off from the rest of the world. But now, this iconic city is back in action — with a few changes since we were last there.
Unknown Bali beach tourists have discovered
There was a time when hardly any foreigner knew about this “stunning” Bali beach, but now every tourist wants to visit it.
Bali monkeys’ unexpected acts shock tourists
Tourists have been left shocked when they visit Bali after discovering the very real risk behind playful and charming monkeys.
‘Inexcusable’ act after Aussie slain in Bali
When a night out in Bali took a devastating turn, an Australian man was left for dead and an Indonesian man has now been jailed.
Bali kicks out Aussies amid huge crackdown
Bali launched an intense crackdown on foreigners this year with new figures now revealing just how many Aussies were sent packing.
6.0 magnitude quake felt in Aussie city
A second earthquake off Indonesia has been felt as far away as Darwin, with residents experiencing their buildings rocking ‘for 15 seconds’.
Aussies warned not to make this Bali mistake
Some tourists heading to Bali are being ripped off before they’ve even landed on the popular holiday island.
Warning after Bali find baffles Aussie
A confused Aussie tourist has asked why he keeps seeing these “everywhere” in Bali, with frequent travellers warning him to keep his feet away.
Search called off for missing crewmen
Rescuers have called off the search for a crewmen lost at sea from the same boat as four rescued Australian surfers in Indonesia.
‘Offensive’: Bali rule surprising Aussie tourists
There’s something many Australians don’t know about the popular holiday destination, and this tourist was stunned to learn the truth.
Airport act Japanese crew never fail to do
Australian pilot Darren Howie has revealed the special act Japanese airport crew always do, no matter if it’s rain, hail or shine.
Tragic update after Aussie surfers found
An Australian man who was stranded in Indonesian waters for nearly two days after his boat capsized has revealed a tragic update about the incident.
Terrifying new details of surfers’ ordeal
The Australian surfers spent hours clinging to their surfboards after their boat sank in waters off Indonesia in the middle of the night.
Incredible moment surfers are found
The moment four missing Australians were found floating on their surfboards after 36 hours has been captured on video.
Bali reveals details about new ‘golden visa’
Foreigners can soon get their hands on a “Golden Visa” and be labelled “quality tourists”. But the move is not for everyone.
Warning after tourists booted from Bali
There are six things Aussie travellers need to be mindful of to stay out of trouble in Bali as five foreigners are deported.
Forget Bali and Thailand, go here
Move over Bali and Thailand, there is another country in Asia Aussies are flocking to — and they’re leaving their mark.
Grim reality of popular Bali beach
It may be one of Bali’s most stunning beaches, but it’s notoriously dangerous with officials warning tourists of its grim reality.
Aussies heading to Bali to pay a fee
Bali has officially decided to introduce a tourist tax – but it’s not as expensive as we originally thought it might be.
Man jailed over attempted Bali rape of Aussie
A man has been slapped with a year-long prison sentence over the attempted rape of an Australian woman in Bali last year.
Island paradise on the brink of disaster
This holiday hotspot looks picture perfect from the outside but it is actually grappling with a severe problem that is threatening to cause mayhem.
Major update on Aussie dad after brain injury
An Aussie dad is waiting on a critical evacuation flight after suffering a shock brain haemorrhage while holidaying with family in Bali.
Dad’s fight for life during Bali trip
A family holiday to Bali has turned into a living nightmare after an Australian father suffered a major health issue that’s left him in a critical condition.
Nation red-faced over tourism ad blunder
This naturally beautiful country forked out $1.3 million on a spectacular tourism ad — only to discover a “highly inappropriate” blunder.
Aussie classic I didn’t expect to eat here
I’m dining at one of the most famous restaurants in a global food capital and I can’t believe what’s just arrived at the table.
Bali announces big change to entry rules
The Indonesian government has scrapped a border rule that changes who can enter the country.
Horrific reality of Everest exposed by photo
Pictures and videos from Mt Everest have left the internet in shock – and it’s got nothing to do with the natural environment.
‘Miracle’ for teen fearing Bali death penalty
A foreign teen who faced possible death by firing squad after being caught with drugs at Bali Airport has been sentenced.
‘Very scary’: Flight to Bali forced to turn back
Dozens of Aussie travellers bound for Bali were left “scared” and frustrated after technical issues forced their plane to circle for hours and turn back mid-flight.
Aussie’s cheeky pic after jail release
An Australian man has spoken for the first time after being locked in an Indonesian jail for more than a month after an alleged drunken attack.
Japan’s insane $440 ‘all you can fly’ ticket
Would you buy a flat-fare pass for unlimited flights to one Aussie destination? An airline has done just that in Japan.
Huge news for teen facing Bali death penalty
There has been a major update in the case of a 19-year-old woman facing possible execution by firing squad after she was arrested at Bali Airport.
Aussie in tears over ‘cruel’ act in Thailand
An Aussie influencer has shared an emotional video about a “cruel” tourist activity in Thailand – begging others not to do what she did.
‘Felt like days’: Tourist rescued from sewer
A tourist has been pulled from Thailand’s underground sewers after he fell in a manhole and got lost for hours.
‘Nightmare’: Couple’s warning over Bali scam
The Australian couple were distraught to discover they had been deceived while receiving an hour-long massage.
Big change flagged for Bali
Bali’s governor wants to cap tourist numbers and have people join a queue up to a year in advance to gain access to the holiday island.
Shock twist after Aussie’s ‘naked rampage’
A young Aussie’s alleged wild rampage has lead to a possible “slaughter” to restore peace to the deeply conservative Muslim community.
Monkey crushes 3yo to death with boulder
A three-year-old boy has died while playing out the front of his home in India after a boulder fell of a roof being bounced on by monkeys.
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