Aussie’s warning after Bali nightmare
LISA was enjoying a holiday in Bali with her family and indulged in a popular tourist activity. It wasn’t long before things went horribly wrong.
Health & Safety
What to do if your plane is going down
WHAT a passenger does in those final minutes before a plane crashes could be crucial for their survival, a pilot explains.
Scary thing we missed about Brunei’s laws
The world is rightly shocked by the brutal new laws in Brunei, but this map reveals a reveals a more troubling problem.
‘Get in that window seat and don’t move’
PICKING the best spot to sit on a plane can be tricky but it turns out the window seat is good for more than just the views.
Pick these seats for best in-flight sleep
ALL we want is some proper shut-eye on a flight. Here’s how to get it and where you should sit for the best snooze.
World’s happiest country revealed
WHILE Australia has dropped in the global rankings of the happiest countries, one place has skyrocketed to the top spot in a surprising result.
‘I’ve seen some unbelievable things’
WHEN it comes to Australian travellers getting themselves in trouble overseas, nurse Annabel Deppeler has seen it all.
Think twice about logging into hotel Wi-Fi
A NEW investigation reveals how easily hackers are stealing personal information from the phones of unwitting holiday-makers.
Airline’s ‘scary’ response to emergency
A MUM whose son almost died on a flight is furious that the airline wasn’t properly equipped to handle the dire situation.
Doctor’s bad advice almost cost her life
AUSSIE traveller Shelley Hill thought she’d done all the right things before her trip to Asia. The truth has been devastating.
$1.75 billion problem in paradise
A HUMAN waste crisis is causing skin infections and contaminating the drinking water, beaches and coral reefs of this island paradise.
Why everyone farts on flights
IT’S not just you – everyone farts on the plane. We asked the experts to explain the science of this unsettling phenomenon.
You won’t want to touch this at the airport
IT’S not the toilet seat, and it’s not the communal bubbler. A study has determined the part of the airport with the most bacteria — and it isn’t what you expect.
Feet ‘deformed’ after beach stroll
A COUPLE is warning people about walking barefoot on the sand after a romantic stroll left them both with a hideous parasite infection. Warning: Graphic
One thing you need to do on a plane
IT’S the one thing experts say that all passengers must do on a flight, but we bet you never knew about it.
Cruise went from joy to hell in 24 hours
AUSSIE teenager Riley Adams was thrilled to be taking his first cruise. But it quickly became clear that something was very wrong.
Think twice about using that hotel aircon
A NICE, cool blast of the hotel room aircon is a joy on a summer holiday. But this former hotel manager warns you should keep it switched off.
You shouldn’t take shoes off on a flight
GOING barefoot on a flight isn’t just gross — it’s also really dangerous in a way you wouldn’t expect.
NASA reveals health risk of flying
WE ALL know air travel isn’t without its health hazards. But frequent flyers could find themselves exposed to a danger they might not expect.
The trick to help you beat jet lag
ARE you travelling these holidays? This expert advice could spare you from becoming a tired, confused wreck after your trip.
The Queen’s $1 jet lag cure
HER Majesty reportedly chows into a bag of lollies in order to get adjusted to different times zones. A doctor explains how it works.
Beware the snacks on planes
ON one airline you could be eating the equivalent of two Big Macs in a single meal.
You’ve been reclining all wrong
IT’S the big mistake you’re making with your plane seat and it probably explains why you can never sleep on a flight.
Important change on TripAdvisor reviews
THE review website has a new warning system after it came under fire for “silencing” people reporting sexual assaults at hotels.
Killer diseases more worrying than Black Death
A PARTICULARLY bad plague outbreak is causing panic, but there are deadlier diseases across the world that travellers should be really concerned about.
Black Death could spread by flight
NINE countries, including holiday destinations, have attracted warnings for the plague amid fears it could spread further.
Two words could make insurance useless
IF YOU’RE partial to a few cheeky beverages on holiday, you need to have another look at the fine print in your insurance policy.
Real problem with shrinking leg room
WE’VE all whinged about how cramped and uncomfortable flying has become. But an aviation expert warns there’s a danger as well.
How to avoid being scammed overseas
FROM fake guides to currency short-changing, these cons can be tricky to spot. Here is how you can avoid getting ripped on when travelling.
You’ve been doing plane food all wrong
THIS food expert has some strict rules for what you should be eating on a flight — and what airline meals you should always avoid.
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