What Aussies don’t get about insurance
TAKING out insurance is the most important thing you can do before travelling. But we don’t understand the most significant thing about it.
Health & Safety
Big luggage mistake you’re making
YOU know those metal luggage racks in hotel rooms? Yeah, you really need to use them and there’s an important reason why.
Holiday hotspot is a danger zone
MORE than half a million Aussies visit this spot every year. But it is also the most likely place to land us in serious trouble.
Real danger if Bali volcano erupts
FORGET the dramatic explosion and the lava. It’s neither of those things that’ll do the most damage if Mount Agung blows.
Horny tourists blamed for angering volcano
AS THE eruption of Bali’s Mount Agung becomes even more likely, one local priest has unique theory about what’s caused the volcano to rumble back to life.
Australians in big Bali gamble
AS SCHOOL holidays begin, and with a volcanic eruption likely, Australians are facing tough decisions about their Bali travel.
Is this the end of turbulence?
BOEING may be on the verge of eliminating the thing about flying passengers hate the most: solving bumpy flights once and for all.
Economy seating ‘could be a death trap’
HERE’S another reason to avoid economy. The back of the plane has been pegged as “a Titanic waiting to happen” following an alarming new report.
Holiday horror after 40 minutes
RANI Vincent was young, fit and looking forward to snowboarding in Canada. Instead, she ended up on life support with $180k in medical bills.
Weird reason we get bugs on planes
HAVE you ever caught a cold or nagging cough after a long flight? Researchers think they have an answer and it’s got nothing to do with the tray tables.
Do these jet lag tips really work?
CELEBRITY doc Dr Oz reckons he has the recipe for beating jet lag. So we put his tips to the test while flying for 29 hours between four cities.
The most important holiday photo to take
IT’S the annoying question that hits as soon as you leave home — did you leave a door unlocked or the iron on? This is the simple way to stop it.
Warning about killer jet blast
GETTING close to a low-flying jet is said to be a thrill like no other. But the death of a New Zealand woman has revealed a scary truth about the spectacle.
Passport info leaked by Flight Centre
FLIGHT Centre says human error is to blame for the accidental release of Australian customers’ passport details to a third party.
Harrowing new terror warning video
THE message is grim: “These people are not there to steal a mobile phone or steal your watch, they are there to kill you.”
The $3 item travellers swear by
IF YOU’RE worried about people breaking into your hotel room on holidays, this simple household item will sort you out.
MasterChef’s big airport mistake
REALITY contestants are used to sharing personal information to a national audience, but MasterChef revealed too much on Sunday night.
Dangerous problem airlines deny exists
FUMES on planes are grounding flights and making passengers and crew sick. This flight attendant says airlines keep sweeping it under the rug.
Travel problem could cost you $100k
OF ALL the things that could go wrong on a holiday, this common illness seems like the least serious. But it could end up costing you more than a home deposit.
Don’t fly with these without asking
THEY’RE spruiked as miracle solutions for noisy, restless kids on planes. But don’t assume airlines will let you bring them on board.
Genius trick to cope with turbulence
THIS simple technique, using a pen and paper, can help calm the nerves of even the most panic-prone flyers.
Why you should take a torch on holiday
IF YOU’RE heading north for the European or American summer, this nifty item will help combat what’s likely to be lurking in your hotel room.
Best ways to pop your ears on a flight
HAVING blocked ears from flying — sometimes for days — is as inevitable as it is annoying. But here are solutions to the annoying flying problem.
Are babies being put at risk on flights?
THIS is the device you should always bring on board to keep your baby safe — and it has nothing to do with plane crashes.
Five times I fell for travel scams
FROM the ‘your bus has left already’ trick to the aloe vera trap, this is how you can get played. Know how to protect yourself.
Tragedy behind major cockpit rule
THE cockpit is the one place where chitchat between colleagues is strictly banned — and it’s all because of this one horrific, failed landing.
Scary amount of calories we eat on a plane
EVERYONE loves to complain about airline food. But it turns out the taste shouldn’t be your biggest concern.
Gross reality about eating on planes
IF YOU’RE torn between a staycation and long-haul holiday this year, reading this about plane food might swing your decision.
‘Small bites’ turn into nightmare
PATRICK Rose’s dream holiday to Australia turned into a nightmare after he stayed at a Sydney hostel. It all started with a couple of innocuous bites.
Why you should pack a tennis ball
IT SOUNDS completely random, but this nifty hack could save you a lot of grief on your next flight, especially if it’s long haul.
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