Everyone loves this ‘gross’ attraction
PEOPLE have described it as “disgusting” but that hasn’t stopped them from naming it a “must-see” landmark.
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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.
United Airlines’ most ridiculous stuff-ups
FROM the death of the world’s biggest rabbit to people getting booted from seats, these are United’s most outrageous blunders.
World’s newest island turns dangerous
THE party is already over for people flocking to this newly formed island off the US coast, where five people have needed to be rescued.
Dad fined for taking kid to Disney World
WHEN Jon Platt pulled his daughter out of school to take her to Disney World, he had no idea it would cost him more than $50,000.
Where it’s too hot for planes to fly
IT IS so hot in Phoenix, Arizona that more than 40 flights have been grounded. But why can’t planes fly when the mercury soars?
Why you should say no to the free drinks
THERE is a fine line between love and hate. And the things that make us want to visit Vegas are also the reasons to never go back.
‘Oh the place you will go’
FANS of Dr Seuss go wild for a new attraction dedicated to the Green Eggs and Ham man — but there are some controversial omissions.
New York’s violent turf war over tourists
IRONICALLY, The Statue of Liberty — a symbol of freedom — is at the heart of it. And not even the tourists are safe.
Artist sculpts dog peeing on ‘Fearless Girl’
NEW York City’s most talked-about statue has found a provocative little friend. And it has escalated the statue war on Wall Street.
Laptop ban could include Australia
A US official said he is considering banning laptops on all international flights, saying that terrorists are “obsessed” with the idea of downing planes.
Tourists’ Disneyland proposal goes viral
A THRILL-SEEKING tourist has gone to great lengths to pop the question to his partner, and the internet absolutely loves it.
This island exists and it’s magical
IF you’ve been seeing these images of flamingoes on social media, they are not photoshopped. There is an island where you can swim with them.
How celebs can secretly go through LAX
EVER wondered how the rich and famous avoid paparazzi — and us common folk — at the airport? Hollywood’s elite have a new trick up their sleeve.
Small town swarmed with tourists
HUNDREDS of tourists have flocked to this small Canadian town to get a glimpse of one special visitor.
Stupid rule behind plane drama
UNITED Airlines paid a fearsome price for dragging passenger off a flight. But here’s the thing – it was just obeying the law.
Hilarious memes mock United Airlines
HILARIOUS memes have mocked United Airlines after a passenger was forcibly removed from an overbooked flight in a PR disaster.
Why Trump is good for Aussie travellers
AUSTRALIANS could bag themselves a bargain holiday in the United States this year — all thanks to Donald Trump.
Someone thought this was a good idea
THIS is what it looks like when an Instagram star and adrenaline junkee meets rugby larrikin Nick Cummins on ice skates.
What you’re doing wrong in Hawaii
AUSSIES can’t get enough of Waikiki’s bustling beaches, but it’s like coming to Australia and only visiting Sydney Harbour. You’re seriously missing out.
US travel bosses: ‘We want Aussies’
DONALD Trump’s travel bans have made life more challenging for tourism bosses who have visited Australia to remind us the US remains open.
These kids make schoolies look like saints
SPRING Break is always a wild week of sun-soaked debauchery but this year’s crew have gone above and beyond.
These students make schoolies look like amateurs
SPRING Break has just finished in the US, ending a week of debauchery. More than 400 people were arrested at a single beach, as shocking video emerges of their outrageous stunts.
The island boycott that’s backfiring
OUTRAGED fans of Donald Trump are calling for a boycott of Hawaii — but the plan to hurt the islands’ tourism seems to be a big fail.
Sin City’s surprisingly classy side
MOVE over casinos, strippers and wedding chapels. Australian singer Harrison Craig explains what keeps drawing him back to America’s sin city.
Where is Trump spending all his time?
THE US Presidential mansion is pretty flash, but it’s got nothing on the opulence of the ‘winter White House’.
The seedy street where it all went wrong
WHEN Jake Rovacsek and Toben Clements started their tragic celebrations, they shouldn’t have started them here.
Incredible island everyone overlooks
AN island where no building is allowed to be higher than a coconut tree is as good as it sounds.
Inside Trump’s opulent Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida
AMERICA’S Presidential mansion is pretty flash, but it’s not snough for Donald Trump. He’s shunning Washington in favour of his opulent Florida resort.
Donald Trump’s motorcade costs a fortune
THE Secret Service goes to incredible lengths to protect President Donald Trump. No cost is spared, and the result is, frankly, awe-inspiring.
California’s rare ‘firefall’ phenomenon
FOR just ten days each year this stunning waterfall looks like a river of lava, thundering down into Yosemite National Park.
This dog’s the new best thing to see in NYC
SHE’S one of the most in demand celebrities in NYC, popping up all over social media. Her key to success is simple — free hugs.
Aussie barred from US, has no idea why
AMERICA holds a special place in this Australian’s heart, but he may never be able to go back. The worst part? He has no idea why.
The secret life of America’s Amish youth
THEY’RE notoriously reclusive, but there’s so much more to Amish communities than horse-drawn buggies and hand-churned butter.
What you don’t see when Trump flies
WE all know what Marine One looks like, but it rarely travels alone. Here’s the rest of the picture.
Inside Boeing’s gigantic, top secret factory
ANYONE who visits must surrender their phone and staff are not even allowed access to Wi-Fi. Take a look inside Boeing’s most secretive building.
Hidden danger at American airports
MORE and more Australians visit the US every year, and there’s a very serious thing we need to talk about.
‘It’s like someone in the family has died’
ONE of the most visited trees in America has been toppled by a wild storm — and tourists are struggling to cope with the iconic tree’s death.
California’s crazy snow in pictures
A POWERFUL storm blasted America’s west coast, with thousands preparing for floods, mudslides and even avalanches.
Heavy snow pummels California
A POWERFUL storm blasted America’s west coast, with thousands preparing for floods, mudslides and even avalanches.
SeaWorld ending killer whale show
SEAWORLD San Diego is ending its long-running killer whale show after years of outcry prompted it to renounce theatrical orca displays.
Apocalyptic wall of fog hits US
NORTHERN parts of the United States are bracing for blizzards and heavy snowfall as wind whips over the Great Lakes.
Amazing photos of US polar vortex
NORTH America is suffering a brutal cold spell just in time for Christmas, and we can’t help thinking it looks like a scene from Frozen.
Polar vortex freezes Michigan lighthouse
NORTH America is suffering a brutal cold spell just in time for Christmas, with temperatures plummeting well below zero across many states.
7000 vacancies: Easy way to work in US
HOW many Aussies have dreamt of making it in the Big Apple or Tinseltown but thought it too hard? It’s really, really not.
‘Unrivalled’ tech on Air Force One
AMERICA’S presidential plane is due a massive upgrade, but the current version is impressive. It’s been called a “fortress”.
Inside Obama’s Air Force One
DONALD Trump wants to cancel the U.S. government’s contract for a new Air Force One. Here’s what’s special about the iconic jet.
Airline serving Macca’s on flights
McDONALD’S is reaching for the skies. A huge airline will now serve Macca’s coffee on flights — and Big Macs and McNuggets could be set to follow.
Australia: the Americans are coming
AS DONALD Trump becomes the next US President, the Canadian immigration website crashed and Americans Googled how to move to Australia.
Aussies in America told: plan your exit
AUSTRALIANS warned to avoid US cities, have an exit strategy and keep their mouths shut as America cast its votes in volatile election.
My night in a haunted hotel
THE inn looks cozy and welcoming from the outside, with guests enjoying wine and snacks on the balcony. But it has a dark history.
Couple’s record-breaking road trip
THIS couple drove 47,500km in 103 days through some of the world’s most incredible scenery. Could you and your partner survive?
Insiders reveal Disney World’s secrets
FROM hidden A-list chambers and disappearing rubbish to why real American flags can’t be used, here’s the insiders’ view of Disney.
What NYC does better than Sydney
THEY’RE both exciting global cities, but there’s a crucial difference that makes Sydney a pale comparison to New York City.
The bizarre curse freaking out tourists
A BIZARRE superstition is compelling holiday-makers to post rocks, sand and shells to Hawaii after they return home from their trips.
Village’s strange anti-tourism strategy
MOST tourism campaigns hope to draw in visitors. But this pretty American village is working on a reverse strategy: it’s begging tourists to bugger off.
What on earth is in this video?
THE internet is baffled by the mysterious spectre that appears to be floating on a lake and captured in a video that’s going viral.
‘Stuff chemo, I’m hitting the road’
WHEN this grandma was diagnosed with cancer at 90, she decided to hit road rather than undergo chemo. After travelling the US, she died this week.
‘Stuff chemo, I’m hitting the road’
WHEN this grandma was diagnosed with cancer at 90, she decided to hit road rather than undergo chemo. After travelling the US, she died this week.
Offbeat street turns lawless nightmare
TOURISTS love this unique thoroughfare in San Francisco. But thanks to their outrageous behaviour and a rise in crime, the locals want them gone.
How NYC is hilariously trolling tourists
A MONUMENT dedicated to the victims of a 1963 octopus attack on a New York City ferry is confusing visitors to the city.
‘Haunted house’ shut down after backlash
A THEME park has been forced to close a spooky Halloween attraction, which used the problematic numbers 5150, over a wave of controversy.
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