Surprise winner of best fish and chips
Fish and chips are a summer staple, but with every second cafe selling them, it’s hard to find the best version — until now.
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Insane home viewed 15,000 times
It’s the home that’s had more interest than anything else this agent has listed in 16 years — and it’s easy to see why.
It will cost you $33k to enter this door
Celebs and A-listers alike get the star treatment pretty much everywhere they go and it turns out Disneyland is no exception.
6 best things to do in Bali
Beautiful beaches, stunning rainforests and even better places to stay – there’s plenty to do in Bali, no matter what your tastes are.
Zuckerberg roasted in Facebook parody
When Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of Meta, it was only a matter of time until the copycats came along – and this one has instantly gone viral.
Inside bizarre city that looks like Lego
It looks like a scene from LEGO, but this multi-coloured city has become a tourist hotspot as walls and roofs are covered in yellow, green and red.
Hemsworth stars in ad for ‘world’s greatest show’
Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth has taken a step back from spruiking our shores, and instead encouraging the world to visit another country.
Insane home at the ‘end of the Earth’
One of the most isolated homes in the world – and one of Western Australia’s most iconic houses – is up for sale for the first time in 40 years.
‘Immaculate’: Qantas hostie’s post goes viral
An adorable moment a Qantas airline hostess slipped back into her uniform has gone viral on social media – as glimpses of hope begin to return to the aviation industry.
Inside insane $3.2 million campervan
Say hello to the latest king of the road. Back in the day, gazillionaires measured their ego and self-worth in yachts — now it’s motorhomes.
Nail-biting video of ‘world first’ plane stunt
A stunt pilot has made the impossible possible with a ‘world first’ flight that could have been deadly if he’d made a single wrong move.
Seven weird things Aussies miss overseas
You could easily guess what Aussies miss when they move abroad. But there are some unlikely things they find themselves homesick over.
Hilarious moment walrus takes over boat
A huge 2000kg Arctic walrus named Wally is causing havoc and destruction on board luxury boats and yachts – but the turmoil has all come to an end.
Photographer’s mysterious Aussie discovery
The Australian Geographic Nature Photos of the year have been announced – and if you need another reason to be in awe of our country, this is it.
Aldi drops amazing $129 camp sale item
If you’re a fan of the great outdoors, this is one of the best travel sales of the year — especially with summer holidays just around the corner.
Mum calls for certain people to be ‘banned’
A mum, who recently returned from a family camping trip, said she was left exhausted and furious after a fellow camper kept her awake all night.
Insane feature inside 60m deep pool
As if Dubai wasn’t filled with enough record-breaking attractions, it’s now home to the world’s deepest pool, boasting an underwater city and caves.
Aussies who can get a $200 voucher
Sure our overseas borders may be closed, but one Australian company will be slinging out $200 vouchers – but there’s one catch.
World’s most powerful passport revealed
The host of the Olympic Games has claimed the top spot on the world’s most powerful passport after a shift in the global ranking.
Inside look at the ‘other side’ of Everest
On one edge of Everest, Chinese tourists have never been so close to the “roof of the world”. This is a glimpse at this side of the mountain.
Stunning detail that wins photo of the year
A jaw-dropping photo of a lion has won a prestigious award – but it’s the small detail in the animal’s eye that really stunned judges.
Aussie beach second best in the world
A popular Aussie beach has come second in a list of the world’s most popular beaches – despite it being at the centre of a new Covid outbreak.
Insane feature at Australia’s best buffet
You either love them or you hate them. But Australia’s newest buffet offering is enough to blow your mind – and the buckle on your belt.
Thousands of vouchers for young people
Aussies keen to holiday at home are being offered $50 travel vouchers to use on domestic experiences across the country – but there’s a catch.
Best Australian city to live in revealed
Sydney and Melbourne have plummeted down the rankings of the world’s most liveable cities, with a new Aussie capital claiming our top spot.
Surprise spot everyone wants to holiday at
The winter holiday period has only just begun, but experts are warning that if Aussies don’t act quickly – they may be left out in the cold by the time summer rolls around.
Aldi’s $10 dupe will save you hundreds
When it comes to snapping up travel gear – sometimes the suitcases and headphones can be more expensive than the trip itself – until now.
Passenger snaps cheeky sign on flight
An eagle-eyed passenger on board a flight in to Sydney has snapped an unusual rooftop sign he noticed as the plane descended to the runway.
Dumbest things tourists do in Australia
So from surfing when you can’t swim to taking a selfie with a snake, these are some of the silliest things tourists have done in Australia.
Shoppers going crazy for Aldi’s $29 item
With that chill in the air, winter is well and truly upon us. And if you missed out on the snow sale, this item for under $30 is perhaps even better.
‘Sorry, what?’: Expat baffled by Aussie rule
A US expat working in Australia as a teacher has been left gobsmacked by some of the bizarre rules kids face in our schools.
Epic $10k twist inside Aussie hotel room
It’s one of the most picturesque cityscape views in the country. But now, the best room in this hotel got even better.
Stunning travel sale slinging $79 flights
It is one of Australia’s most popular online shopping events – and with travel starting to go back to normal, you don’t want to miss it this time.
Town with rude name kicked off Facebook
Life sure can be a Bitche, especially if that’s the name of your town. This French community learnt the hard way what Facebook thinks of them.
Islands that cost less than a Sydney flat
With Australia’s already high property prices set to soar further, you can buy these private islands for a fraction of those costs. Time for a sea change?
Stunning detail inside Kate, Wills train
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released pictures inside their lavish Royal Train – with the carriage showcasing some elaborate details.
Foods that only exist in Australia
We aren’t known for our sophisticated cuisine but take a bow, Australia, these are the finest contributions that only exist within Aussie shores.
Inside stunning hidden Tuscan villa
If you’re missing the fond memories of an Italian escape, this place just 30 minutes from Canberra is your next best bet.
Surprise beach actually Australia’s fave
While Whitehaven has been voted the best beach in the world, another contender has come out on top among Australian voters.
Australian city voted as ‘most beautiful’
It’s the Australian city emerging from a third lockdown, but that hasn’t stopped social media from voting it as one place to visit next.
This hotel has been awarded our best
From a lush bed to impeccable service and even the choice of drink served at the bar, this is what made an Aussie hotel one of the best in the world.
Room Disneyland wanted to keep secret
A two-bedroom apartment hidden away from anyone not considered a VIP, this is the place Disneyland didn’t want you to know about.
Big mistake you’re making in Byron Bay
Jealous of all the Byron pics sliding into your Instagram feed? That life can be yours – if you make one small decision when you visit.
Two surprise Aussie locations top list
We know our own backyard is full of hidden gems. But in an international study looking at the best “up and coming” spots, two Aussie towns top the list.
Surprise island is Australia’s best
At first glance it may look like Mexico, the Amalfi Coast or Paris. But these gorgeous places are actually right here in our own backyard.
Aussie rule stumps German expat
Open-air barbecues, free access to beaches and even public toilets are just a few Aussie staples that have left one German expat living in Perth in awe.
‘Shocked’: Stunning sight found at lake
A photographer has snapped a natural “masterpiece” shot from his drone, following months of heavy rain and storms in northern NSW.
Virgin drops bonkers $69 flights sale
Sydney to Byron Bay will be among a host of airfares that will be slashed by Virgin Australia – and travellers are urged to get in quick.
The Maldives video that broke TikTok
In a year when nobody could travel, TikTok became the go-to place for a virtual holiday hit. And one video in particular stole the show.
Item that changed the way I travel
Travel and tech have never been more hand-in-hand. With everything that 2020 has thrown, these are the three items you need this Christmas.
Genius hidden feature in holiday rental
There’s no fighting over the room with the best view in this holiday house, which guarantees panoramic waterfront scenes from every angle.
World has just discovered Aussie island secret
Few tourists go here, but this island paradise has been recognised on a prestigious list of the best places for people to travel to after the pandemic.
$24k item could be Costco’s most bizarre
Retail giant Costco is known for its larger-than-life items but this new offering, priced at a cool $24,000, could seriously take the cake.
Internet stunned by vintage Ansett menu
It’s been a long time since many of us have been on a flight but it’s been an even longer time since we’ve seen an in-flight menu like this.
Ideal Aussie spots to escape from it all
We all need time to unplug and unwind — especially after the year we’ve had. Here are some of the best off-grid, but still stunning, places to do it.
Cheeky find in influencer’s travel photos
Eagle-eyed observers have discovered a hidden secret in this influencer’s travel snaps. Now people are battling it out online to see if they can spy it too.
Aussie’s hilarious letter to Aldi item
A Melbourne Aldi fan in lockdown has fallen in love with a Weekly Buy purchase that’s become her “reason to go on” during dark times.
Rent a private island for $700 a year
Here’s a good way to escape it all. A series of stunning, uninhabited islands are up for rent, with some going for just $700 per hectare per year.
Australia’s cringy spot on best beach list
A beach in England has outranked everything Australia has to offer in a new global best beach list that has a few surprises.
Insane hotels to put on your bucket list
A photographer spent five years travelling the world to find some of the most phenomenal places to stay that we might never know about otherwise.
Surprising place we want to travel to most
As that winter chill starts to settle in across Australia, the destinations we want to return to the most have been revealed.
The best $24 you’ll spend in isolation
Coronavirus has thrown our travel plans out the window, but this ‘experience’ will bring the world to your lounge room – and for a fraction of the price.
This might save us from travel ban boredom
If we can’t travel, this could be the next best thing – a portal to experience the world’s culture, food and people, without leaving your living room.
Iconic spots to explore on Google Maps now
If isolation is leaving you feeling restless and missing travel, you can enjoy these globetrotting virtual adventures from the comfort of your living room right now.
Don’t tell bogans about this island oasis
CROSS Bali off the list. This Australian tropical oasis has much more to offer, and the best part is, hardly anyone knows about it.
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Major flaw in $1.5b building design
A new museum slated for western Sydney hasn’t been designed with an entrance. Its chief executive had to answer some tricky questions over it yesterday.
The islands you need to visit in 2016
THEY’RE the picture perfect islands home to the friendliest people in the world, and they’re right on our doorstep.
You might want to leave the kids at home
CRUISE ships are the ultimate family holiday with waterslides, endless activities and kids’ clubs. Then there is this one.
Dirt cheap seat better than an upgrade
He was anticipating seven hours of hell, but this frequent flyer discovered the best travel experiences are those that can’t be bought with points.
Suburban Aussie hotel a world best
According to cool travel site, Mr and Mrs Smith, the best hotel in the world is hidden just behind a suburban Australian beach
Inside the world’s biggest party
IT’S a complete assault on the senses — a swirling mass of drums, feathers, barely-there costumes and strangers kissing. Welcome to Rio’s Carnival. It’s time to get this party started.
Stunning $28 deal drops in annual sale
The Click Frenzy Travel sale is about to kick off, with hundreds of deals up for grabs. But there’s one saving that trumps them all.
You need to know this Wonderland
A WHISTLESTOP weekend trip to magical Whistler had Melissa Hoyer go weak at the knees: and that wasn’t just her ski style. The place is sensational.
Australia’s new travel hotspot revealed
This city has suddenly become the surprising new favourite destination for Aussie and overseas tourists, ahead of some more iconic spots.
Secret, cheap holiday spots we’re booking next
You haven’t heard of most of these incredible destinations, but bargain hunters are discovering them – and you should get in before everyone else does.
Weird ingredient in Australia’s best vanilla slice
We’ve stumbled across a dish with a ‘genius’ secret ingredient that’s so good people are ordering it in advance to avoid missing out.
There is actually a cheese-themed hotel suite
This is the stuff dreams are made of. A world-first hotel room has opened in London dedicated to the most wonderful of foods. Cheese.
World’s most overrated tourist spots
From the one place Catriona Rowntree will never go back to and the restaurant Colin Fassnidge avoids, these are the world’s most underwhelming places.
Earn $163k in this dream travel job
Are you the person who always takes charge of the trip planning? From booking hotels to picking the best flight fares? This new gig could be up your alley.
Virgin drops 50 per cent off sale
You don’t often see airfare sales like this. Virgin Australia’s slashing prices as an early Christmas gift to us — but it’s on for just eight hours today.
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