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.
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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.
Inside Thailand’s secret, wild party scene
There is a secluded party spot in Thailand where there is only one important rule, and foreign backpackers are desperate to find it.
Tragic twist as dad killed in Thai bar
A tragic detail has emerged in the case of an Aussie father who was allegedly killed while celebrating his birthday in Thailand.
Surprise reason Aussies flocking to Bali
It’s long been associated with great surf and party scenes, but it seems more Aussies are headed to Bali for a completely different reason.
‘Dignified’: Bali’s big move for tourists
The laid-back island, known as a carefree paradise where anything goes, has been a pull for tourists for decades but that may soon change.
Aussies warned as China won’t be the same
Australian tourists eager to return to China as it fully reopens its border are being warned things won’t be the same as they were three years ago.
Aussie mum’s insane number of trips to Bali
An Aussie woman loves Bali so much she has visited the hotspot more than 30 times – and she’s not alone in her love for the destination as demand increases.
Jetstar flight stranded on tarmac for 7 hours
The Jetstar passengers were stuck on the plane waiting on the tarmac after the plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
Aussie killed in drunken Bali fight
A man has been charged with murder after an Australian father was killed in fight at a cafe in Bali.
Airline suspends flights to tourist hotspot
Passengers will have to rebook flights before the airline stops running the route mid-year.
Mother shares update on sick baby Lucky
The newborn baby’s mother has shared an emotional update after she was given a 50/50 chance of survival.
Contagious infection detected on flights
An urgent warning has been issued to travellers who walked through two Aussie airports on the same day the infectious person flew home.
‘I stayed in Japan’s X-rated hotel’
This is what it is like to stay inside a hotel where you can order sexy uniforms to your room, which also plays background mood music.
‘OMG’: Deadly reality of Bali tourist spot
It’s one the most stunning spots in Bali with tourists flocking to take snaps, but many have been warned of its grim reality.
‘Feral’: Jetstar passengers airport ordeal
A Jetstar passenger has revealed the conditions faced by at least 250 people stranded at a Japanese airport terminal for 18 hours after flights were cancelled.
Couple’s ‘disgusting’ find on Bali trip
A Sydney couple who had planned a romantic getaway were shocked to discover the condition of their accommodation which left their holiday ruined.
Post-pandemic travel truth we can’t ignore
In trust post-pandemic spirit, this woman’s holiday didn’t start as planned but it quickly confirmed why the island escape is such a holiday faithful for Aussies.
Unlikely holiday destination with ‘best beach’
It’s unlikely you have thought about packing your beach towel and thongs for a trip to this country.
‘Panicking’: Aussie’s nightmare Bali trip
An Australian tourist has opened up about his terrifying experience in Bali and issued a warning to others visiting the hotspot.
Moment boat filled with Bali tourists sinks
Shocking video has emerged of a speedboat capsizing off the coast of Bali while carrying dozens of passengers back to the mainland.
China outbreak ‘a very fast moving situation’
Health Minister Mark Butler has explained the reason for a new Covid rule that restricts travellers arriving from China.
Qantas plane turned around mid-flight
A flight travelling to the Philippines was among hundreds forced to turn back mid-flight after a major issue at the destination.
Unexpected X-rated find in Tokyo
I stumbled across a side of Tokyo that is rather risque and filled with something I wasn’t expecting that really took me by surprise.
Star shocks Bali with impromptu gig
A generous Aussie singer has given a surprise private performance for adoring fans.
Fresh sex warning for Aussie Bali tourists
Aussies planning a holiday in Bali have been issued a fresh warning after Indonesia made sweeping changes to its criminal code.
Urgent sex warning for Aussie Bali tourists
Australian visitors to Indonesia could fall foul of a strict new law which may lead to them being thrown in prison for a year.
Embarrassing mistake I made in Tokyo
A friend of mine warned me about the one thing I should never do in Japan. But of course, I still made the faux pas while walking the streets of Tokyo.
Family breaks silence on Aussie’s Seoul death
The family of a 23-year-old woman killed in a deadly crowd surge at a South Korean Halloween party have broken their silence with a moving tribute.
Disabled woman crawls off Jetstar flight
A woman says she was humiliated when Jetstar staff couldn’t provide her with a wheelchair to leave a flight – forcing her to crawl on the plane.
Inside Japan’s hidden sex hotels
Discreetly tucked away in the alleyways of Japan are 37,000 love hotels, which people can rent for brief intimate acts. And the themes are wild.
Aussie’s back broken in horror holiday brawl
A Perth tourist is battling “life-changing” injuries after one act turned his vacation into a nightmare.
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