Horror as beast sends girl flying
Shocking footage shows a bull bison striking a young girl and throwing her several metres into the air in front of terrified onlookers.
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Secret band spying on Disneyland guests
The “Happiest Place on Earth” has also become the most watched, with a new MagicBand reportedly spying on guests at the theme park.
This ‘illegal’ beer can has been banned
A beer brand popular in the US has been banned from retailing in one state because of a picture plastered on the front of the can.
Brutal reality of life in ‘perfect town’
Twenty-three years ago, a company tried to create the ideal town. But there was a very dark undercurrent simmering beneath the dream.
Brutal sign wins over the internet
The owner of an ice cream company has had enough of influencers. Now, he’s launched a new “policy” and it has won over social media.
Canada’s stunning new whale ban
In a new bill hailed as a huge win for animal activists, Canada has passed a law banning whales and dolphins from being bred or held in captivity.
Hotel worker’s stunning response to slur
A 26-year-old has gone viral after shutting down a guest who used a racial slur against him when she tried to book a room at his hotel.
US visas to require social media links
Australians who need a visa to get into the US are set to be affected by tough new requirements by the Trump Administration.
‘Sick’ Diana theme park attraction
A theme park’s bizarre attraction based on Princess Diana’s death has been slammed as a horrific attempt to cash in on the tragedy.
What Aussies don’t get about America
After a year living in the beating heart of the United States, I learnt one thing: this nation Australians love is more complicated than we realise.
CCTV shows gunmen shooting at tourists
CCTV shows two gunmen calmly walk up to a bar — then — with no hesitation, they open fire. WARNING: Disturbing images
Free house has ‘godawful’ catch
If you’ve ever dreamt of turning your holiday into a permanent relocation, this house could be the best — or the worst — way of doing it.
Other side to America’s biggest party
When we visited a hedonistic epicentre of wild, year-round partying, the last thing we expected was to fall for something totally different.
You can stay at a tequila hotel
The Matices Hotel de Barricas in Mexico is a hotel located among a tequila distillery in a town that’s literally named Tequila.
Big mistake Aussies make in the US
They are the iconic sights we’ve been told not to miss out on. But there is a problem with following this advice.
Cruel divide in America’s south
Travellers love to visit the old-fashioned diners, magnificent plantations and grand old buildings, but there’s a dark edge to this road trip.
A real floating taco bar exists
There’s lots to taco about in the Caribbean! This new floating bar lets you bask in crystal clear waters with a cocktail and taco in hand.
Hosties accused of ‘secret code’ scam
Flight attendants from United Airlines have been accused of manipulating the company, selling cushier flight routes to one another for profit.
World’s most talked about burger
After years of development, this burger was released in January and is being hailed as a true game changer. So what’s so special about it?
Passenger’s note stuns border control
Customs officers have seen plenty of strange things at work but the contents of an envelope, including this handwritten letter, was on another level.
Hidden spot putting Australia to shame
Splurging on items you can’t get at home is many of our favourite things about holidays. And this little-known destination is better than anywhere.
Why this should be on your travel bucket list
Spectacular year-round weather and a little old Hollywood razzle dazzle … if it’s not already, this travel destination should be on your radar.
Alcatraz fugitives ‘beat this place’
Three Alcatraz inmates who pulled off one of the most infamous escapes in history have never been found. One of their cell mates says he knows why.
Inside LA’s fanciest marijuana store
Touch screens, security guards and an endless amount of marijuana. Here’s what it’s like inside the fanciest cannabis store in LA.
Jogger kills lion with bare hands
A man desperate to survive has strangled a mountain lion in self-defence while exercising at a popular national park.
Tourist’s organs ‘stolen’ in Mexico
The body of a Korean man who died in Mexico was returned to his wife ‘without brain, stomach and heart.’ His widow is now petitioning authorities to return her husband’s organs.
Weird trick Disney World plays on us
There are certain things the famous theme park doesn’t want its guests to see. And this is the secret way it pulls that off.
Inside Disney’s creepiest theme park
When this park opened, thousands of joyous families flocked to it every day. Now it’s an abandoned wasteland — with a chilling backstory.
Crazy history behind travel hotspot
North Carolina is loved for its stunning mountain landscape and hearty Southern food, but behind its unparalleled beauty, deep in the mountains, it holds a secret.
American road trip you need to take
Forget Route 66 or the California coastline, this is the greatest United States travel secret you need to experience.
MasterChef star’s big NYC move
He was once a MasterChef Australia contestant but Dan Churchill has now opened up one of the hottest cafes in New York.
Reality of one of world’s scariest cities
Kidnappings. Armed robberies. Sexual assaults. Deaths in broad daylight. Why would anyone come here? This is why.
Secrets of mysterious shipwreck revealed
AN EXCITING discovery of a doomed ship that had laid buried out of sight for 200 years in a famous lake could end up rewriting history.
Surprising truth about New York City
AN UNHAPPY journalist has penned an epic 13,500-word tirade about his once-great city, branding it a ‘pathetic imitation of what it once was’.
Women stranded on inflatable unicorn
A GROUP of women have laughed their way back onto land after police officers spotted them stranded on a giant, inflatable unicorn.
Shipwreck may solve 250-year mystery
A SHIPWRECK lying off North America for more than two centuries may hold clues to one of Australia’s greatest mysteries.
Museum pulls T-shirt after backlash
A MUSEUM is in hot water and has been forced to backflip after complaints about its latest Trump-related merchandise.
What no one told me about tourist hotspot
IT’S the destination on everyone’s lips right now thanks to its white sand beaches, new age vibe and jungle shrouded restaurants but this Aussie never expected this.
City where ‘poor’ people earn $159k
THERE’S a city that makes Sydney property prices look like a bargain, where households earning six-figure salaries are considered “low income”.
Hidden ancient temple uncovered
HUNDREDS of people were killed when an earthquake struck this region but it also uncovered an intriguing site; an ancient Aztec temple nestled inside a pyramid.
The real reason Americans love us
WE’RE brash and often impolite. But that’s the precise reason Australians are succeeding in huge numbers in New York.
Surprising truth about famous icons
THEY are the iconic spots known across the world. But the real stories behind these places may not be as well known.
Tourists cop it over ‘stupid’ photo
THIS couple snapped an incredible image as a plane came in to land overhead. They didn’t expect the swift backlash.
The New York you won’t get to see
BENEATH the bustling city are abandoned tunnels and stations that harbour secrets of gruesome deaths, fame and alienation.
‘I went to an adults-only topless resort’
IT’S a hotel known for its “adults-only sensual fun”, so we went to check it out and found a lot of surprises. WARNING: Contains nudity.
Nudist campground looking for lifeguard
THE private camping ground has taken to social media to fill the role but it’s struggling to find applicants.
Blogger reveals sneaky trick
SOCIAL media “influencer” Carolyn Stritch stunned her 190,000 followers with a Disneyland photo. It turns out that all was not what it seemed.
18,000 teens go wild on tiny island
A RESORT has been transformed into a hedonist’s paradise as thousands of students indulge in a booze-fuelled orgy of sun, sea and sex.
Dark history of ‘portal to hell’ in lake
A GIANT hole that’s suddenly appeared in the middle of a lake looks like the gateway to a watery underworld. Here is what’s really going on.
Helicopter crashes in Grand Canyon
A SIGHTSEEING tour of the Grand Canyon turned to tragedy when a helicopter crashed, killing three passengers and critically injuring four others.
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World’s biggest underwater cave discovered
DIVERS have just stumbled upon what is considered the world’s biggest cave system deep beneath the water’s surface, and it’s incredible.
Small town ruined by Google Maps
THANKS to a Google Maps shortcut, a small town in New Jersey says it’s now overrun with traffic. So it’s taking matters into its own hands.
The clubs where phones aren’t wanted
THEY are some of Hollywood’s most popular and hard to get into venues. But there’s one strict rule raising eyebrows.
Town’s drastic decision to deter tourists
AFTER already witnessing a bump in tourism, a small US town has voted to maintain a historic law so more tourists don’t come.
Creepy town where dead outnumber living
A TINY town in California has a chilling claim to fame. The dead residents outnumber the living by a thousand to one.
The newlyweds living your dream
NO MORTGAGE, no 40-hour a week desk job and no stress. These newlyweds did what the rest of us have only fantasised about.
‘I’ve never seen this on a runway’
AIRPORT foreman Scott Babcock was greeted by an unlikely, but cute, visitor when he went to clear snow on the runway.
The free tickets you should never take
TAKE it from these native New Yorkers — there are plenty of ways con artists try to scam tourists in the Big Apple. These are the main ones to watch out for.
‘If Mum watches this I’m screwed’
THREE Aussie blokes dived headfirst into the dangerous Alaskan wilderness with few plans and little preparation.
Iconic LA hallmark will soon be gone
ONE of Los Angeles’ most recognisable features will soon be gone — and it will change the city’s famous skyline completely.
Everyone loves this ‘gross’ attraction
PEOPLE have described it as “disgusting” but that hasn’t stopped them from naming it a “must-see” landmark.
This American city will surprise you
IT was all but wiped out by a devastating hurricane 12 years ago, but this city has bounced back bigger and better than ever.
How to avoid America’s food tourist traps
SOUTHERN food is big right now — but there are a lot of gimmicky spots in the US wasting tourists’ time and money. Here’s how not to make that mistake.
The explosion that shook the globe
THE eruption of this volcano was one of the most devastating natural disasters of all time. Now the site offers a stunning surprise — for now.
The truth about your Hawaii luggage
BAGGAGE limits are never more important than when you’re heading to one of the world’s shopping capitals.
New non-stop flight to the US
AUSSIES love travelling to America. Lucky for us, United Airlines is set to launch a new daily service that will open up more than 70 cities.
Mesmerising picture of Burning Man
BURNING MAN is famous as the most debaucherous festival on Earth. But this photo captures a very different view of the Black Rock Desert.
Dad unwittingly goes viral after flight
WHEN this university student got a random pop culture question from her dad, she never would have guessed the response.
This drink is so wrong, it’s right
IF YOU need a little something to get you through many long, tiring hours in the so-called Happiest Place on Earth, this strange little concoction might do the trick.
Rise of America’s B-List cities
IF YOU’VE already ticked of America’s big-ticket destinations, it’s time to put these under the radar spots on your list.
Panic after ‘horrific’ tornado warning
THE flight had already been delayed two hours when the pilot issued his dire update on the weather conditions.
Get ready to fly direct to New York
QANTAS has announced a bold plan that will revolutionise air travel for Australians.
‘A night in Trump’s childhood home’
THE life-size cut-out in a dusty corner is just the start. In Donald Trump’s childhood home, you get a whole lotta US President.
Tourist holidays in wrong Sydney
A BACKPACKER landed in Sydney, Canada thinking it was Sydney, Australia. It took him a while to realise his massive mistake.
Inside the X-rated office
OWNERS and managers have faced scrutiny after firing three female employees who would not co-operate with their ‘misogynistic work environment’.
Guests anger locals with X-rated stays
EVER since the upmarket hotel opened last month, nearby residents have been seeing way too much through the glass windows.
Surprising reasons to visit this city
WHEN you are done with the queues, the rides and wearing mouse ears there are some unexpected things to do in Orlando.
New York’s iconic logo almost didn’t exist
IT WAS first scrawled on the back of an envelope by someone in a taxi. But there were some major problems with this simple slogan.
Huge problem with Instagram star’s photo
THIS high-profile blogger’s travel snap in New York City makes perfect Instagram fodder — but a close look of the skyline is raising suspicions.
You can stay in Pablo Escobar’s old house
EVER wondered what it would be like inside the home of a notorious drug kingpin? Now you can sleep in Pablo Escobar’s old place and find out.
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