Inside real-life Dirty Dancing hotel
THE actual resort where Baby and Johnny fell in love in Dirty Dancing is open for tourists — and it boasts an activities list inspired by the hit film.
North America
‘Dad, the bear’s right next to us’
A FAMILY of tourists got a little too close to nature when an overly friendly bear walked up to their car and opened the door at Yellowstone National Park.
Dr Chris and Miguel on track in Canada
PASSENGERS aboard Canada’s The Rocky Mountaineer didn’t know what to expect when Dr. Chris Brown and Miguel Maestre hopped on board last month.
Eerie photos of ‘abandoned America’
ABANDONED shopping malls, forgotten theme parks and spookily empty buildings — this is the hidden America.
Nothing between man and panther
THIS man, casually leaning against the wall with his back to a panther, might seem mad. But there’s a reason he’s so casual about it, even though there’s no glass between them.
Central Park’s century-old secret
A SECRET section of New York’s famed Central Park is finally open to the public after being closed for nearly a century.
‘The tallest, baddest waterslide ever’
IT REACHES 51 terrifying metres in the air — about the same as high-rise — and it’s attracting thrillseekers the world over. But could you brave the world’s tallest waterslide?
What you never knew about New York
THOUGHT you’d seen it all in New York City? Look again — chances are, like most tourists, you’ve missed these weird and wonderful gems.
This is what’s left of abandoned Land of Oz
WHAT now remains of the Land of Oz theme park is nothing short of creepy, but it’s become a place photographers love to visit.
Inside the creepy ‘Land of Oz’
IT was the place where Wizard of Oz fans could walk down the yellow brick road to a fun amusement park. But photos reveal it is now abandoned.
Tim and Anna’s guide to Los Cabos
LOVEBIRDS Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich recently spent a week enjoying the sunny destination on the tip of Mexico’s Baja peninsula. Here, they share their top ten things to do in Cabo.
How to bar hop like a pro in WeHo
WEST Hollywood — or ‘WeHo’ as it’s affectionately known has long been recognised as LA’s hippest enclave. Here are the must visit hotels and bars from someone in the know.
The one road trip you need to do in your lifetime
WHEN you’re an Aussie, road trips are something of a way of life. But there is one road trip you’re going to need to go abroad for, and it promises to be one of the most stunning drives you’ll ever take.
Inside Disney’s creepy forgotten park
HAUNTING new photographs have offered a glimpse inside an abandoned Disney theme park that was shut and left to rot after the death of a young boy.
Inside Disney’s forgotten theme park
NO sign of a fairytale here… See the creepy photos from inside Disney’s abandoned River Country theme park in Florida, USA.
Grumpy wife’s revenge on husband
A MAN refused to go on a Disney ride with his wife, and it’s fair to say she was not impressed. Here’s the incontrovertible proof.
Surprising history behind this bridge
DOES this bridge look familiar? Nope, you’re not looking at the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, but this replica is not all that it seems.
Playground of the rich, strange
IT’S the dark and sexy place where you famously “gotta get your freak on”. Here the buff, super-rich and eccentric combine and it’s unforgettable.
Sleazy spa with ‘underwater sex’
THE Spa Castle in New York is billed as a sprawling, 22-pool Disneyland of soaks and steams. But some patrons are anything but G-rated.
The most sought-after meal in America
YOU can’t book, the lines are so long that a six-hour wait is the norm, and even Kanye couldn’t jump the queue. So what is all the fuss about?
What really happens in Vegas
AH VEGAS, don’t ever change. From the raunchy to the unbelievable, visitors and residents have revealed the craziest things they’ve ever seen in ‘Sin City’.
How the Californians like to sweat
IF you’re planning a trip to the Californian coast, make sure you pack your Lycra. Because if you want to experience it the locals (and the celebs) do, you’re going to need to sweat.
‘World’s largest outdoor insane asylum’
IT’S a harsh name for an incredible place. Hundreds of people are living off the grid and away from the law in New Mexico, in a wild and slightly scary community.
The sad reality behind this photo
WHEN a photo emerged of this baby sea lion scoring a prime seat at a posh restaurant, people gushed over how cute it was. But they missed this one thing.
El Nino uncovers ship of ‘sex and sin’
DURING the Prohibition era, this ship hosted wild parties before being destroyed in a wild storm. Now the “pleasure palace” has re-emerged.
World’s best lamington goes global
SNOW was swapped for coconut as leading chef Neil Perry made our humble lamington famous on the chic ski slopes of Aspen.
‘Will you buy my dog? she’s $100’
AS FAR as random acts go, having a stranger confess they are going to prison before asking you to take their dog for them is up there.
‘See a dead body on the street’
NEW York isn’t always as charming as you’d think. You haven’t really experienced it until you’ve seen these things.
The ghost town frozen in time
THIS town was once a bustling place where dreams of riches came true. But it rose almost as fast as it decline. Would you dare to visit this eerie place?
You can’t say this in New York
CHRISTMAS in New York is one of the most magical experiences. That is, until you say it. The one thing you’re not supposed to say.
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