Tourists to be hit with new cost at hotspot
One of the world’s most iconic holiday destinations is going to start slugging visitors extra, with a new tourist tax to be enforced next year.
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Burger causes outrage at popular pub
A “hybrid” burger with a blue bun has infuriated social media after the creators said a hidden ingredient made up half the patty.
Where are Notre Dame’s promised millions?
Multimillion-dollar donations to rebuild Notre Dame were pledged within hours of April’s devastating fire. Six months on, where’s the money?
How to get paid to travel Greece
Don’t book your next holiday just yet — because a travel company is willing to pay you to head to Greece on a luxury island-hopping tour.
The French Alps are falling down
The French Alps are in danger of becoming a no-go zone for mountain climbers as warmer temperatures cause rockfalls leaving many popular routes up or through the peaks too dangerous.
Illegal trips inside secret nuclear zone
Under the cover of darkness, an outlaw tour guide is leading an illegal trip through one of the most dangerous, radioactive places on earth.
Grim truth of Russia’s ‘City of the Dead’
Hidden away in the Caucasus mountains, a city awaits that holds such a grim history — locals believe those who enter the eerie city will never return.
Tourist blasts island over $3173 bill
A pro boxer who paid $1500 for a steak has left Mykonos and told the island where to go in an expletive-ridden rant on social media.
Kate Langbroek’s ‘20 hours of hell’
Radio host Kate Langbroek is on the trip of a lifetime, but she’s now about to set sail on a boat that’s been dubbed “sheer hell” by other passengers.
Hidden ‘hell’ underneath rusty lid
Surrounded by rubbish and scrap metal, Russia’s “well of hell” sits beside a derelict building. This dangerous hole is hidden from the world.
Grim find under famous castle
Buried deep under a famous castle, archaeologists are shedding new light on a mysterious skeleton discovered buried with a sword, axe and knives.
Staggering fine over failed bridge
The man who designed a famous bridge in Venice, which is used by thousands of tourists each year, has been slapped with a hefty fine.
Drive-in sex booths may launch at airport
An airport in Berlin could become a new site for sex workers after a city mayor suggested drive-in booths to be installed for clients.
Inside Italy’s forbidden ‘Orgy Island’
Surrounded by emerald-green waters and a lone villa, this tiny island holds a dark secret, and a very unexpected reputation.
Big cost to take a seat at tourist hotspot
If you’re currently on a European adventure, or plan on heading to Rome, you may want to avoid taking a seat on these famous steps.
Viking discovery made on island
Archaeologists digging on a popular island off the coast of Scotland have made a historical discovery that gives new clues about the Viking era.
Passport name ‘too rude’ for flying
It was supposed to be a joke, but now 33-year-old Kenny is no longer laughing after being told he can no longer leave his homeland.
Blogger ‘breaks’ sexual decency rule
A blogger who went to the Acropolis has slammed the guards at the tourist hotspot for being “racist” and physically violent towards her.
McDonald’s banned from tourist hotspot
The famous “Golden Arches” has made Italy flipping mad, and as a result will no longer be able to build another restaurant in the capital.
Brutal response to cafe’s one star review
A cafe owner who refused to let children use their toilet has unleashed on a customer who left a one-star review on social media.
Mystery as 500-year-old shipwreck found
A 500-year-old “astonishingly preserved” ship which dates back to time of Da Vinci and Columbus has been found on the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
Coffee mistake costs tourists $1515
A quick break has ended up with a hefty fine and being kicked off the island of Venice for two backpackers wanting a caffeine fix.
Popular runway picture hiding huge risk
It’s the extraordinary holiday snap tourists are lining up to get, and they are prepared to go to extreme lengths to get the perfect shot.
Private world of ‘Gypsy Travellers’
The infamous ‘Gypsy Traveller’ community have been the subject of fascination. Now, a photographer has gone behind their closed doors.
Mysterious find in Russian city
Buried underneath a 5000 year old city on the Caspian Sea coast, a discovery has been made that scientists say could be history-making.
The photo I never want to see again
Posing poolside or taking a selfie in front of a sunset, enough is enough. But this is the social snap I’ve seen enough of this winter.
‘Get out of here’: Panic as volcano erupts
One person is dead and tourists have been forced to flee after a volcano erupted on the small Italian island of Stromboli.
Worrying trend on powerful passport list
A new ranking of the world’s most powerful passports has been released, and a surprising plunge suggests bad times to come.
World’s ’sexiest’ country revealed
The votes are in and a list of the 50 best-looking nationalities is complete. Aussies did pretty well — but too bad if you’re Irish.
Australia to the UK ‘in 90 minutes’
Forget those 17-hour Qantas flights to London. Plans are being drawn up to get us to the UK before we’ve even finished our in-flight movie.
Hidden town new hot spot for Aussies
It’s the Instagram post that’s hard to avoid. But if you are planning a trip to Europe, you might want to ditch Greece and Italy for this place instead.
Germans buy all town’s beer ahead of neo-Nazi festival
Residents in Ostritz, Germany, banned together recently to stick it to a group of neo-Nazis in the only way they know how.
Creature thought to be a ‘myth’ found
For years, the “cat-fox” with large “dog like” teeth was thought to be a myth. Now, the bizarre creature has been found on an island off Italy.
Island that wants to scrap time
Time is a concept that doesn’t make much sense to residents on this island, so they want to create the first “time-free” place in the world.
Rome’s ridiculous new rules for tourists
The Eternal City is laying down some tough new laws. And if you’re the kind to heartily devour a plate of spaghetti, you might be in trouble.
Where you can buy a home for $1.60
An Aussie has paid for an Italian mansion by spending no more than you would on Macca’s loose change menu. Here’s how he did it.
Stunning find in hunt for Loch Ness
A New Zealand team of scientists who DNA tested Scotland’s Loch Ness for traces of the beast have made a “surprising” discovery.
Tourist’s fury over lunch receipt
A popular restaurant has been slammed online, after a customer claims he had to pay AU$840 for six plates of squid for lunch.
Game of Thrones set you have to visit
The long-awaited final season of the hit show is finally here, but there are plenty of places to revisit after it’s all over.
Furious Disneyland guests slam protest
Guests at Disneyland Paris were met with rubbish and toilet paper rolls after a protest from disgruntled employees got out of control.
Laziest job pays $26,000 for two months
If you like travel, sleep, and money, this is the perfect role for you — and all you have to do is go to Germany for a couple of months.
Red-light district tours banned
It’s one of Amsterdam’s biggest attractions, but as of 2020 — tourists will no longer be able to flock and gawk at their red-light district.
Airline’s embarrassing Twitter fail
Ryanair thought it would publicly poke fun at British Airways after it accidentally flew a plane to the wrong city. But it didn’t go down well.
Buried Viking discovery stuns experts
Archaeologists have found what they believe is a buried Viking-era ship in a region of Norway that is likely to also be a tomb.
Bizarre job ad could earn you $52k
If you’re planning a working trip overseas, this nanny job could be for you — especially if you’re a fan of playing dress-ups.
Country confuses all with weird tourism ad
This European nation has taken a particularly odd approach to its latest tourism campaign, which has a clear reference to sex trafficking, of all things.
Instagram photos spark outrage
This pretty Parisian street is an Instagrammer’s paradise, but people now say these tourists like this woman are going way too far.
Outrage over beloved pasta dish
It is a meal known and loved by people around the world. But if you’re looking to order it in Virginio Merola’s town, you’ll be out of luck.
Tourists fined $4000 for wearing thongs
It may be Australia’s national shoe, but the humble double plugger will land you in big trouble in this hugely popular tourist region.
Tourists kicked off popular islands
This is a growing tourist destination that’s suddenly become off-limits to visitors. Here’s why it had to make that decision.
Bold plan for $56 billion ‘floating tunnel’
This is one extreme answer to the problem of the commuting and slashing travel times — but will it work?
Giant green dragon stuns stargazers
A spectacular giant green dragon over the skyline of Iceland shocked stargazers. Now its bizarre cause has been revealed.
The tiny town healing Turia Pitt
In 2011, Turia Pitt launched into the biggest battle of her life. But now she says a small village in France is changing her skin for good.
Too much sex ruining this beach
Tourists are being warned having sex on a popular nude beach in Ibiza is creating an unexpected problem — but no one seems to care.
Island so stunning you need to ask to visit
This island is the perfect spot for a sun-soaked getaway. But before you pack your bags, you’ll need to get written permission first.
‘Grim’ reality of town with no light
It’s the town that stays frozen for eight months of the year, and remains dark for 20 hours each day. This is the bleak reality of life in Lapland.
Iconic landmark exposes grim problems
It’s one of the most popular attractions in the world, but a tourist tradition has sparked a major row which highlights Rome’s big problems.
Italian homes on sale for just over a dollar
A stunning Italian village in Sicily is offering prospective buyers a deal of a lifetime — a villa with a price tag less than the cost of an espresso.
Airbnb launches ultimate travel job
If you’ve always dreamt of quitting your job to travel some of the most idyllic places in the world, this could be your big chance.
Risky spot where Aussies are heading
Our government has warned us about this city, but despite the risks holiday-makers are more interested than ever.
Sad end for town that held Jesus’ foreskin
The former hometown of Jesus’ Holy Foreskin could soon be impossible to visit. Yup, it’s not a typo. You read it right.
Why I’ll never fly in Europe again
Low-cost airlines might offer super-cheap deals to popular cities but there could be an even better way to get around.
Embarrassing menu mistakes we make
Chowing into some of our favourites is one of the main attractions of an Italian holiday. Problem is you can’t actually order them.
Big mistakes tourists keep making
It’s one of our favourite places to visit and we think we know everything about it. But there’s a lot we keep getting wrong.
Huge passport change for Aussies
UK authorities have just made a surprise announcement, paving the way for a life-changing change for Aussie travellers.
Fun could be over in popular party city
AMSTERDAM is popular as a party destination for tourists — but they might need to find something else to do now.
This European country is about to disappear
THIS country could be wiped from world maps in its current form after a controversial decision by its politicians.
Hidden underground city discovered below streets
A GROUP of friends who lifted up a drain cover were astonished to find a series of tunnels and rooms lying underneath a bustling street.
Aussies slammed for ‘porno’ outfits
GERMANS are sick of tourists “sexualising” their annual festival — and they say “paralytic Australians” are the worst offenders.
Passport the mega-rich are desperate for
A PASSPORT from this country is “the latest status symbol”. And the world’s wealthiest people are lining up for one.
The city fining people for eating in public
THIS iconic destination has had enough of tourists’ bad ways — and from this week, it’s enforcing a new rule to keep us in line.
‘G spot of Europe’: raunchy ad under fire
THIS new ad campaign has divided an entire country who don’t know whether to applaud or ban it ahead of a visit by the Pope.
Fight over queues at iconic landmark
VISITORS to one of the most famous attractions in the world have been horrified to find it closed.
Five things you never knew about Mount Olympus
THE highest cliff in Greece has been honoured with the Google doodle today. Here are five fun facts you didn’t know about the mythological mountain.
Heatwave reveals ‘New Stonehenge’
INCREDIBLE photos have emerged showing a series of newly discovered ancient monuments that were revealed by a heatwave.
Shark Tank mogul’s stunning rise
CHRIS Tabone spent years scraping by on the minimum wage as a Contiki guide. Now he only “works” a few weeks a year.
Brit farmer freaks out over 15C weather
IT’S summer in the northern hemisphere — so it’s time for Brits to freak out as the sun makes an appearance. Although perhaps not as much as this Scottish farmer.
Why you shouldn’t go to Iceland
IT’S the spot everyone seems to be flocking to but we should take Iceland off our bucket lists. Along with Hawaii and Berlin, while we’re at it.
Strange markings at ‘King Arthur’ castle
EXPERTS are intrigued by a mysterious centuries-old text scrawled on to a stone at a castle associated with the legend of King Arthur.
Spooky pics of abandoned airport
THIS once bustling transport hub was suddenly abandoned 40 years ago, leaving jet planes and empty terminals as eerie signs of the past.
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