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.
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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.
Aussie airport chaos as hundreds flee
For the first time in almost two years Aussies can fly direct to Bali – but that doesn’t mean there won’t be some teething problems along the way.
Bali’s big change for incoming Aussies
Thousands of people are descending on Bali after the pandemic barred them for two years, and the Aussie favourite has made a big change in preparation.
Thailand is empty so now is the time to go
Rows of empty shops, shuttered garage doors and deserted streets. Thailand is eerily quiet right now … which means it’s the perfect time to go.
What they don’t tell Aussies about Bali
With one of Australia’s favourite overseas destinations open for international arrivals, there’s one thing you don’t know about entry.
Bali announces mammoth change for Aussies
Dust off your passports and get that crushed Bintang singlet ironed, because Bali is back – and it will reopen in just a few days.
Big problem with mysterious $45b megacity
A country has approved an ambitious plan to move its overcrowded, sinking capital to a jungle far away. But there’s a rather huge problem with the mystery new megacity.
Beach closed for three years to reopen
It was the beach first made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio, but the mass tourism resulted in Maya Bay’s controversial closure. Now, after three years, it’s back in business.
Country prepares to kill final beach
It’s one of the final stretches of pristine sand and crystal clear water in a country ravaged by wild storms. And a fight is brewing to stop its “horrendous” transformation.
Insane act in toxic river foam
Despite it being blanketed with a toxic chemical foam, one of the world’s filthiest rivers was still inundated with hundreds of worshippers.
Another new country opens for Aussies
Australia is embracing international travel again and one of our favourite destinations is back on the list. Here’s everything you have to do to get overseas.
‘Complex’ rules as travel resumes
Families will be able to reunite, and Aussies will be able to explore the world again after international travel opens back up tomorrow. Here are the rules you need to follow.
New quarantine-free spot for Aussies
The world is opening up again and Australia has announced another quarantine-free travel lane with one of our most popular destinations.
Beach paradise reopens to tourists
Thailand is attempting to revive its struggling tourism industry and holiday-starved Aussies could soon be at the top of its welcome list.
Eerie photos of deserted Bali
The coronavirus pandemic decimated Bali’s thriving tourism industry, and the island’s once-sparkling hot spots are now falling into disrepair.
Calls to end world’s most coveted hike
The coronavirus pandemic, climate change and a massive spike in hopeful amateurs may have finally killed the world’s most coveted hike once and for all.
Massive hint Bali will never be the same
As Bali grapples with its worst Covid-19 outbreak to date, experts say how the tourist-driven island will survive rests on the shoulders of locals.
Year-long elephant journey comes to an end
Local authorities have deployed trucks, workers and drones to monitor the elephants, who are finally heading home after a year on the road.
Grim reality of travelling in Bali right now
It once brought in around one million Australians each year. But since the pandemic hit, Bali has changed in a way this tourist never expected.
China launches world’s fastest train
The “fastest ground vehicle in the world” has been launched in China: A bullet train that can hit 600km/h and “levitates” above the track.
New China landmark ‘too crazy to exist’
People with vertigo, look away. A spine-tingling video of an incredible new landmark has left tourists around the globe stunned.
Inside infamous ‘naked festival’
An annual gathering described as a “writhing ball of flesh” that has been held for 500 years has managed to go ahead despite the pandemic.
World discovers Aussies’ best travel secret
This has long been Australia’s favourite place to go on holidays — and the rest of the world has finally cottoned on, as this global ranking reveals.
What $100k-a-night will buy you
In a destination already famed for luxury and exclusivity, a new resort for the rich and famous takes things to a whole new level.
North Korea to revive deadly $1b resort
North Korea plans to transform an abandoned mega resort – where a tourist was once shot dead – into a glitzy international holiday destination.
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