Staggering price for tiny shot at Disneyland
You won’t believe how much Disneyland charges for a tiny shot of booze in a waffle cup.
North America
World’s oldest DNA discovered
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough after discovering two-million-year-old DNA that has opened a new chapter in the history of evolution.
Pizza slice I travelled 16,000km to try
Often overshadowed by much louder neighbouring Manhattan, I found a reason why you should snub the city for this island instead.
Creepiest image from most haunted town
A US town has so many ghosts some claim to experience hauntings with terrifying regularity – but one spirit’s image is said to be particularly “creepy”.
‘Not OK’: Airbnb blasted over listing
Airbnb has swiftly removed a $165 a night bed and breakfast listing after it was lambasted in a viral TikTok.
One thing Americans do better than us
There are a lot of things Americans are worse at than Australians but there is one area where, hands down, the US triumphs.
‘Woke’ reason major national park renamed
A US national park will be renaming one of its mountains after its prior namesake took part in a massacre that killed 173 Native Americans.
Disney slammed over $4k-a-night hotel
Disney has launched one of its most ambitious products for diehard Star Wars fans – but the cost of the fancy experience is being slammed online.
Man’s stunning TikTok humiliates woman
An American TikTok star has been forced to apologise after his parody video tricked a woman into travelling for hours.
Mystery find in bottom of lake
From rumours of a specialist research hub, to an ancient archaeological site, the mysterious shadow has captured the minds of internet sleuths.
Aussies flee as favourite route reopens
Dust off your passports and pack your bags, because one of Australia’s favourite destinations has finally reopened.
Stay in Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment for $31
Sex and the City viewers scoffed at Carrie’s ability to rent a fancy apartment in New York – but a handful of lucky fans will get the opportunity to do just that.
‘Complex’ rules as travel resumes
Families will be able to reunite, and Aussies will be able to explore the world again after international travel opens back up tomorrow. Here are the rules you need to follow.
Themed hotels TikTok is going wild for
This couple is leading a revival of themed hotel room stays, a kitschy 80s throwback that has become a new TikTok obsession.
Inside Disney World’s secret society
Former members of a secret society on Disney World’s Pleasure Island have shared tales of its boozy nights and rather raunchy live shows.
Rides so wild they never got built
These could have been some of the most thrilling and ambitious rides Disney and Universal ever delivered — but they had to be scrapped.
Genius way Disney fan dodges ride queues
A Disney superfan has shared the insider’s knowledge that lets him escape queues at Disney’s theme parks – and former staff say it works.
Playboy model risks life with nude photo
A daredevil Playboy model has stripped down and plunged to new depths with a risky photo shoot while swimming off the coast of Hawaii.
Chilling start to city’s 66 days of darkness
A city in the northernmost part of the US has just had its last day of sunlight, and will now endure 66 days of complete darkness.
Lush island with chopper just $70 a night
If you thought holidaying on a private island with a boat and a helicopter to get you around used to be for millionaires – think again.
Hiker stuns in outfits to scale mountains
A hiker in the US is proving no mountain is too tough, by throwing away her boots and replacing with a pair of heels instead.
‘Never seen this’: Bear attack stuns
A group of tourists on a wildlife tour have witnessed a “once in a lifetime” sighting between a giant grizzly bear and a pack of wolves.
Date Hawaii will open borders to Australia
New Zealand might be off the cards for the time being, but now this popular tourist destination has floated the idea of a travel bubble with Australia.
Iconic lake back after vanishing for decade
A mysterious lake made famous by the film Dirty Dancing has astonished scientists by refilling with water, 12 years after it disappeared.
Get paid $30K to hike and drink beer
It sounds like a job almost too good to be true. But if going for a 3500km hike while throwing back a few cold ones sounds like a dream, you may be in luck.
Why a stay in this hotel will cost $1.5m
Complete with a chef and housekeeping staff, this luxury hotel is hoping to rent out the entire property for an eye-watering amount – but a stay comes with a catch.
Eerie look inside abandoned theme park
To look at it now, it’s hard to imagine Hollywood blockbusters like Tarzan and Thunderball were once filmed in this abandoned theme park.
Why I moved to the edge of the world
I quit my job, packed my bags and flew almost as far north as I could go. Two months later, I’m wondering if I made some serious tactical errors.
‘Utter carnage’: Doctor’s desperate letter
A furious doctor has written to Britain’s politicians, describing the “shocking” conditions in Britain’s hospitals amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Why this is the coolest city in the US
Forget New York or the bright lights of Los Angeles – because this quirky city where anything ‘weird goes’ has become the new hotspot.
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