Wild Google street view pics expose Russia
Fancy a peek behind the iron curtain? Google street view images have revealed a jaw-dropping insight into a country often shrouded in mystery.
Europe
Mystery of the world’s loneliest home
You can barely see it embedded in the rock face of a remote mountain range, let alone trying to access the front door.
‘Ugly’ change made to nation’s famous flag
Emmanuel Macron has reportedly made a significant and “revolutionary” change to France’s flag – but critics have already slammed the new design.
Wild find in UK’s ‘biologically dead’ river
London’s River Thames has been “biologically dead” for decades – but a massive effort to clean up the filthy waterway has had an interesting impact.
Treasure hunters close in on $27 billion haul
A team of treasure hunters say they’re close to discovering the world’s biggest hoard of gold, jewels and artefacts, dating back thousands of years.
‘No respect’: Unruly tourists facing ban
Tourists could soon be banned from certain spots in Amsterdam after fed-up locals and business owners slammed them for having “no respect”.
Influencer roasted for Eiffel Tower shot
An influencer is getting savaged on media after her picturesque Paris photoshoot went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Hotel’s creepy resemblance to Squid Game
A picturesque hotel in Spain is going viral after the millions of viewers that tuned into Squid Game noted a chilling similarity between the two.
Hidden costs to travel to Europe
Aussies hoping to get overseas next month should be budgeting with hundreds extra, with Covid measures ramping up the cost of their trip.
Fast food shop to open after 2000 years
An ancient fast food counter, pulled from beneath tonnes of volcanic ash, will open to the public almost 2000 years after it was destroyed.
Holiday hotspot wins massive UN honour
Five years ago this picturesque French city, loved by celebrities and holiday-makers alike, was gripped by terror. Now it’s reached icon status.
$44k to move to stunning beach region
In a bid to boost their dwindling populations, some stunning Italian villages will pay you to move in — with a couple of catches.
Ancient hidden passages under icon revealed
Previously off-limits underground areas of the Colosseum, including gladiators’ backstage areas, have been revealed to the public for the first time.
Beach at iconic spot selling for $1.80
A stretch of coast at one of England’s most famous sites, currently owned by the Ministry of Defence, is being sold – and bids start at $1.80.
New supermarket has no check-outs
Inside a container dropped in the middle of nowhere lies a new supermarket with hundreds of items, and not a cashier in sight.
‘Sinking’ town’s stunning find after 70 yrs
A ‘lost’ village has emerged from an Italian lake after 71 years under water, after it sunk and was left abandoned by hundreds of people.
Australia likely to be on ‘green’ travel list
Britain will release its plans to regulate international travel using a “traffic-light” system as the country emerges from lockdown. And Australia may be on the list.
Airline’s ‘scenic flight’ to disaster zone
Scenic flights have been a hit with travellers, but one joy ride took a darker turn by flying people to the site of one of history’s worst nuclear accidents.
‘Like flying’: First floating sky pool
A glass pool, stretched between two buildings, 35m above London’s streets – this is either the best swim in the world, or the most terrifying.
Tourists flock for once-in-6000-year event
The last time this volcano erupted was around 4000BC. So when earthquakes woke it up earlier this month, tourists rushed to see the “breathtaking” display.
Truth behind ‘very unusual’ Venice sight
Dolphins have been spotted swimming in the calmer, tourist-free canals of Venice in what experts say is very out of character behaviour.
This town is selling homes for just $1.50
One of the most extraordinary trends in real estate is showing no sign of slowing down, as another town offloads gorgeous properties for loose change.
Eerie villa gripped by bizarre Hitler claim
This remote villa in Spain’s Canary Islands has become an unlikely tourist destination due to its dark past and connection to a wild Adolf Hitler theory.
‘Criminal’ breakfast idea goes global
A dish served on social media has attracted global attention for being “criminal” and “disgusting” — so would you have it for breakfast?
Big change to city’s red-light district
The world’s oldest profession just got some new rules in Amsterdam, with the notorious red-light district set to be moved entirely.
Town finally changes unfortunate name
It’s been the butt of jokes and a tourist highlight for decades. Now long-suffering residents in this Austrian village have had enough. WARNING: Language.
Town offering $76k to move there
A picturesque Italian village is putting the call out for young people to move there and be paid handsomely to do so.
Grim find on world’s most haunted island
If you think self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic is a nightmare, take a look inside ‘the world’s most haunted island’.
Travel ad pulled for being too rude
A tourism board has been forced to pull an advert, after it was deemed too rude for the modern German city of Berlin.
Stay in a choc orange-inspired hotel room
Fans of Terry’s Chocolate Oranges, your wildest dream has come true. A hotel room modelled on the iconic treat is opening its doors.
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