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.
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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.
Stranded Jetstar passenger’s curious act
A Jetstar passenger was forced into an unusual act to cover unexpected costs after her flight home from Thailand was cancelled.
‘In tears’: Jetstar chaos laid bare
The Aussie budget airline has been slammed by customers over a series of recent cancellations.
Aussies paying $10k to get out of Bali
“Exhausted” Aussies stranded in Bali are going to great lengths to return home after a series of flight cancellations on a budget airline.
Huge change to Japanese travel revealed
The Japanese government has revealed major changes to its border policy since shutting down for Covid-19 in 2020.
‘You drank that?’: Aussies react to prank
Australia has reacted to a “rookie” Bali tourist who required medical attention after a prank in Bali took a painful turn.
Secret to travel Thailand like an influencer
An action-packed 10 days in Thailand was made infinitely better with one small adjustment — and it’s far simpler than you’d think.
Calls to quarantine Bali travellers
A North Queensland senator has warned that if Aussies don’t take foot-and-mouth disease seriously, they will see the cost of everyday items skyrocket.
Heartbreaking sight at popular Bali beach
Less than two months after opening the border to Australian travellers, Bali beaches have turned into a scene not witnessed since 2019.
Insane features in world’s first floating city
Incredible images have been revealed of plans to build a floating city in South Korea that could be a sign of how we might be living in the future.
Actor’s tearful apology over naked Bali stunt
A Canadian actor has made a tearful apology after filming himself performing the Haka while naked on a sacred mountain.
Staying at this resort will set you back $1m
This idyllic tropical island stay costs a minimum of $1.3 million for just four nights. So what’s so good about it?
Record-breaking hotel with $14k rooms
An opulent hotel in China has become the highest in the world, with a range of luxury perks and a top-tier suite that will set you back $14,000 a night.
Devastating reality of reopened Bali
The Covid pandemic decimated the global economy — but few places struggled as badly as our beloved Bali, with locals fighting to survive.
The eight people you meet in Bali
Are you hanging for a holiday? We have tracked down the most likely people you will meet on your travels to Bali.
‘New Bali’: Scene not witnessed in two years
Bali is finally open to Aussies again after a long two years – but there are a few things you need to be ready for before jumping on a plane.
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