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Japan asks Aussies to stop wearing this

Aussies are on track to break a major milestone in Japan as the beloved nation urges tourists to learn its etiquette and ditch the crowds.

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The costly mistake travellers are making

Aussies are spending more than they need to be when travelling overseas with new research revealing how to avoid it.

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‘Oligarch’: CEO traffic hack has people fuming

An airline CEO has revealed there is a way to skip morning rush hour – but maybe only if you’re a millionaire.

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Wild $3.50 Qantas business class hack

Wild $3.50 Qantas business class hack

The moment Aussies discovered that a random Big W toy for $3.50 could earn them a Qantas business class flight, they rushed to purchase it.

Rice Terrace in Tegalalang, Bali, Indonesia. Escape 3 December 2023 Why I travel Photo - iStock

Best day to book flights revealed

As many Aussies begin to plan and book their travels for the year, Expedia has revealed the best day to book and the best day to fly.

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New UK rule Aussies need to know now

Australians who don’t follow this new rule when heading to the UK in 2025 won’t be accepted into the country.

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Women’s plane act has men perplexed

Women have a secret technique for passing time on flights that men are perplexed by. Introducing: “maladaptive daydreaming.”

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Common acts you should never do in Japan

After 27 years of hosting Getaway, Catriona Rowntree finally went to Japan for the first time this year.

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iPhone setting you need to check

If you are packing for a holiday this summer and own an iPhone, you are going to want to listen up.

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‘Trust your gut’: Seedy side to Asian hotspot

Laos is best known for its stunning scenery, friendly locals and wild parties. But the poisoning of two Aussie teens in a bar has shown a seedier side.

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Airline warns travellers against this suitcase

When it comes to travel, we are always told to keep it simple. But one airline has given a stern warning to travellers to leave this item at home.

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Couple reveals $46k housing crisis gamble

A couple has taken the ultimate plunge, amid rising house costs and everyday living, for a new way of life that has cost less than a deposit.

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New rules for Aussies travelling to Europe

Going on a trip to Europe? It’s not so easy anymore, with new travel rules coming in for all Aussies. Here’s what you need to know.

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One word gets Aussies attention in Europe

Aussies are convinced they are treated better when locals find out an important thing about them when travelling in Europe.

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Foreign tourists relax on the Kuta Beach near Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on November 18, 2023. (Photo by SONNY TUMBELAKA / AFP)

Bali about to get more expensive

Travellers heading to the island paradise next month will be in for a big shock as the tourist hotspot brings in its new tax.

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Hidden detail on popular family holiday stuns

An Aussie who went all the way to Florida for the joys of Disneyland discovered some unheard-of gems.

Kmart fans find $10 ‘game-changing’ item

Kmart fans find $10 ‘game-changing’ item

A $10 Kmart item is all the rage on social media with travellers boasting about how it will “change your life” when it comes to packing for a trip.

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Why Gen Z still use travel company

After more than 60 years in business, Contiki is still going strong, however, it had to make some changes for the new generation.

TikToker Marc Sebastian has been sharing his experience on Royal Caribbean’s nine-month Ultimate World Cruise and took to the platform to share a list of things he learned about cruising during his 18 nights on-board. Picture: Supplied

One word you should never say on a cruise

Similar to how saying “fire” in a movie theatre is frowned upon, there’s a word that’s “not allowed” on cruise ships.

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How to double your annual leave in 2024

With a bit of savvy planning, Aussies can stretch their annual leave to the max — including some workers who can score 10 weeks off.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 11, 2022: Collins Street in central Melbourne is deserted due to the winter blast hitting the city. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Aussie city named top travel destination

Just one Australian city has been named in the world’s most searched destinations – and it’s probably not the one you’d expect.

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Airline blunder leaves Aussies stranded

More Australians are coming forward with horror stories about how they were left thousands out of pocket after one airline cancelled flights and left them stranded.

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Travel hack ‘no one talks about’

A travel influencer has spoken out about what she believes is the best travel hack “no one talks about”.

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KANGAROO ISLAND, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Young boys jump off Vivonne Bay Jetty into the water on February 25, 2020 in Kangaroo Island, Australia. Over a third of Kangaroo Island, including much of the Flinders Chase National Park, was burnt during the recent bushfires that started on 4 January. Two people lost their lives, while tens of thousands of native animals and farming livestock were also killed. The Wildlife, Ecosystems and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Taskforce estimates as many as 90 percent of Kangaroo Island's famous koala population perished in the recent bushfires, with only 5,000 to 10,000 koalas remaining in the area from an original population of about 60,000. Kangaroo Island's economy is reliant on agriculture and tourism Ã¢â¬â worth an estimated 180 million dollars Ã¢â¬â and focus is now turning to reviving the industries post the bushfires. The South Australian Tourism Commission launched the #BookThemOut campaign to encourage tourists to visit the bushfire affected areas in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island, with the recent Kangaroo Cup Racing Carnival reaching record attendance this past weekend. However, with the Island known to be a popular tourism destination for Chinese tourists the local industry is now also being heavily affected by coronavirus.The Federal Government has announced a royal commission into this summer's devastating bushfires across Australia, with a specific focus on preparedness for future bushfire seasons. Former Australian Defence Force (ADF) chief Mark Binskin, former Federal Court judge Annabelle Bennett and leading environmental lawyer Andrew Macintosh are due to deliver their findings by the end of August. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Surprising Aussie island No.2 in the world

A secluded island in Australia has taken out the No.2 spot in Lonely Planet’s 2024 must-travel destinations.

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People take part in a demonstration organised by Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut on October 18, 2023, following a strike which ripped through a Gaza hospital compound killing hundreds the day before. Thousands rallied across the Arab world on October 18 to protest the deaths of hundreds of people in a strike on a Gaza hospital they blame on Israel, despite its denials. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)

‘Do not travel’: New warning for Middle East

About 90,000 Australians come from this major Middle Eastern country but a collapsing security environment has prompted a stark warning from the government.

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A podcaster has recounted the “most embarrassing moment” of her life when airport security found a not-suitable-for-work item in her luggage.

Aussie star red-faced by X-rated discovery

A podcaster has recounted the “most embarrassing moment” of her life when airport security found a not-suitable-for-work item in her luggage.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 22, 2021: QANTAS resumes international flights from Melbourne with a plane leaving for Singapore. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Why you should fly on Friday after 3pm

If you are not booking your flights at this time, you could be missing out on a big saving.

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Hack to turn 9 days’ leave into 4 weeks off

With some forward planning, Aussies can transform just nine days of annual leave into a massive 27 days off.

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‘Embarrassing’ Kmart flight hack

Travellers say they swear by this “awkward looking” pillow and Australians can get their hands on it at Kmart.

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Wild Vegemite hack for dodging jet lag

Wild Vegemite hack for dodging jet lag

I am told jet lag is worse after a European holiday — and how the odd tip of eating Vegemite can help prevent it.

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