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.
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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.
Holiday snap that sparked death threats
IT WAS meant to be an innocent photo taken in one of the world’s most interesting spots. It ended up igniting a nation’s fury.
Surprising secrets in $26bn tunnels
IT IS one of the biggest cities on the planet, but a new project underneath its streets is rewriting history with the discovery of items spanning 55 million years.
‘Too seedy’: Party island in trouble
IT’S one of the world’s most notoriously debaucherous party spots. But now, a dramatic change is happening here.
Controversial bridge ‘to nowhere’ opens
IT COST almost $4 billion but that’s not why this bridge has caused a diplomatic furore between the West and Russia.
Artist ‘ruins’ historic city
THIS is not an optical illusion. It’s actually the new look of one of France’s most iconic castles — and locals reckon it’s “ruining their lives”.
Few Aussies know what happened here
A TINY, beautiful island you may have never known existed played a key role in Australian history, and locals are baffled more of us aren’t visiting.
Photo that was 38 years in the making
AT FIRST glance this appears to be an aerial shot of a sprawling city. However, it’s a lot more fascinating than what first meets the eye.
Crown prince’s ridiculous luggage haul
THOUGHT you were an overpacker? Don’t worry, you can’t possibly be as bad as Saudi Arabia’s crown prince on his recent trip to Paris.
The world’s most beautiful public toilet
WE ALL know public toilets are rarely a pleasant experience, but this picturesque roadside loo will have you reaching for the instant coffee.
Tourists mystified by orange snow
THIS isn’t a filter. An eerie layer of colourful snow has blanketed parts of Europe, baffling people at snow resorts. This is why.
Holiday gem we are overlooking
THIS city might be an under-the-radar travel destination, but there’s a lot to love about this seaside town.
Passport sparks a ‘national humiliation’
A CHANGE to this passport was meant to make it better than ever. Instead, a controversial decision has left people reeling.
Bizarre new sex district rules
TOURISTS are going to have to watch their behaviour in Amsterdam’s red light district under sweeping new rules.
Rare look inside ghostly abandoned casino
THESE are the haunting remains of what was one of Eastern Europe’s most majestic buildings — before things went wrong.
Island where men are not allowed
KRISTINA Roth was sick of having men around while trying to enjoy her holiday. This is what she did next.
Tragic hidden beach myth turned out to be true
FOR years there had been a myth about a woman’s death at a secluded UK beach. This photographer has now discovered it wasn’t a myth at all.
Where you can buy a house for $1
YOU’D be lucky to find a decent home in Sydney for less than a million. But this town is selling hundreds for pocket change.
Scary moment plane lands in storm
A TERRIFYING clip has captured the moment a propeller plane is blown from side to side by a ferocious storm as it descends on to a runway in Amsterdam.
‘It was like hell’: Could this city now be cool?
ONCE the butt of jokes and derogatory stereotypes, there’s no doubt hit TV show Peaky Blinders has made Britain’s second city finally look cool.
Erotic truth behind famous monument
IT’S one of the most visited attractions in Britain, but a new study suggests the true meaning of Stonehenge could be quite salacious.
Tragic story behind decaying resort town
JUST a stone’s throw away from one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world lies a hotel graveyard, left abandoned for decades.
Why this pizza is so special
BEING given UNESCO status is an honour. But an Italian city has earned its badge for the most awesome reason.
Never ask this question in Portugal
It’s tipped to be one of the hottest destinations to visit in 2018 but this tour guide says there’s one thing travellers keep getting wrong about Portugal.
‘Second’ city we’ve been overlooking
IT’S been voted the best spot for night-life in the world, ahead of lots of big-name destinations. So why aren’t we all going?
The Road of Love’s dark secret
DISTURBING secrets of prostitution, human trafficking and voodoo curses have just been exposed in one of the world’s most idyllic locations.
Town so cursed you can’t say its name
WITH stories of deformed births, suspicious car accidents, strange natural disasters and evil witches, locals are too scared to even speak this town’s name.
Joyce spills weird Qantas lounge requests
QANTAS boss Alan Joyce has spilled the beans on some of his customers’ weirdest requests and revealed what he really felt like following the SSM vote.
Meghan and Harry’s romantic spots
FROM a London pizza shop to the Royal Family’s famous castles, these are the secret spots where the newly engaged couple have been hanging out.
Borat-obsessed tourists’ terrible idea
A GROUP of men on holiday have landed in extremely hot water in Kazakhstan for a stupid stunt that played homage to the controversial film Borat.
City that’s trying to rip you off
THE Venice mayor has taken aim at ‘cheapskate’ tourists and defended a restaurateur who charged an eye-watering $800 for lunch.
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