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.
Europe
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.
Holiday spot overrun by mobsters
THIS town might be a magnet for tourists but also for mafia activity — the kind of place where you see nothing, hear nothing and say nothing.
Triple threat could topple holiday hotspot
SPAIN currently holds the title of the world’s third most popular tourist destination. But people are turning away.
Don’t fall for this shady menu scam
ITALY is famed for its cuisine. But don’t get caught out like this tourist, who was robbed of almost $800.
Depressing truth behind photos
IT’S hard not to feel like you’re on top of the world at Norway’s famous Trolltunga. But the photos are not what they seem.
Paris, you’ve outdone yourself this time
THE French capital is known for its elegance. But just when you thought it couldn’t get any more chic, it did.
Radical plan to save dying town
THE Swiss village may be picturesque but it’s so worried about extinction that it has a bold idea to attract more tourists.
Fun’s officially over in Amsterdam
IT has a reputation as Europe’s loosest city but Amsterdam is now cracking down on the party — including this glorious must-do for tourists.
Most frustrating tourist attractions
They’re some of the biggest landmarks on the planet. Unfortunately, the reality when you finally get there isn’t exactly the stuff of dreams.
‘What a moron’: Video angers travellers
A VIDEO captured by a tourist in Iceland has been blasted for being irresponsible and disrespectful.
Blissful island’s trippy secret
THE Italian island north of Sicily has a pristine coastline and untouched shores. It also has a bizarre hallucinogenic past.
Town will pay you to move there
THE mayor of a charming historic town in Italy’s Puglia region is offering cash to anyone willing to live there.
Don’t do this in France
IT is a common occurrence for many women around the world. But you could face hefty on-the-spot fines if you do this in France.
Iceland challenges tourists in funny video
THE Nordic nation is no stranger to quirky tourism campaigns. Watch these unsuspecting tourists squirm.
You have to see Europe’s least visited country
IT HAS incredible architecture, amazing natural beauty and the coolest passport stamp in the world. Why haven’t you been there yet?
City that’s ditching souvenir shops
IF YOU were hoping to buy a travel memento on your next trip to Amsterdam, you may be out of luck.
Sacked after making $70 phone call
AIRLINE staff at collapsed airline Monarch were stunned after discovering they had been billed for being sacked over a conference call.
Europe’s surprising top tourist attraction
YOU’D expect Europe’s hottest spot to be the likes of the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre. Chances are you haven’t even heard of this landmark.
Travellers can’t believe this place exists
IT’S got beautiful countryside, gorgeous weather and a stunning coast — and its luxury hotels are so affordable visitors can’t believe it’s for real.
Lavish castle GoT star grew up in
THE newly engaged Game of Thrones star grew up in a grand, 15th century Scottish castle — and now her parents have listed it on Airbnb.
Why Paris lets down so many tourists
THERE’S a strange condition upsetting tourists and cutting short their trips to Paris. It’s called Paris Syndrome, and it’s a real thing.
Underrated spots you should visit
AVOID the anti-tourism protests sweeping across Europe and head to these lesser-known spots which are just as beautiful.
Pilots filming cabin crew in ‘sexual acts’
A MAJOR European airline has allegedly been forced to warn its staff not to circulate X-rated images of cabin crew.
It is tough to get a job at Disney
GETTING a job as a prince or princess at the Happiest Place on Earth sounds like a pretty sweet gig — if you can pass the tough criteria test.
Place in Europe that actually likes tourists
MANY of our favourite European destinations are turning against us. But this country likes visitors so much it’s sending thank you cards to them.
Australia snubbed on best countries list
THE votes for the world’s most beautiful countries are in. This country has been named the world’s best, and Australia doesn’t even make the top 20.
Move over Paris: Europe’s new hot spot
YOU’VE seen Rome, and ticked off Paris now its time to put this lesser-known European gem on your travel list.
World’s most sordid nightclub
THERE are orgies on the dance floor and a guy in the bathroom who requests the most disgusting thing. This is Europe’s most exclusive nightclub. WARNING: Explicit
The problem with visiting Santorini
EVERYONE loves this Greek island — a little too much, in fact. And now a tough new decision could make it difficult for us to visit.
Putin’s holiday home is so extra
THE Russian President’s purported new holiday home is so lush. It features a gold plated swimming pool. But what did we expect?
Inside Italy’s spectacular grotto spa
INSIDE ancient caves that were hidden for centuries now lies one of Rome’s best kept secrets.
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