Island of beauty turns to hell
WHEN Aussie traveller David Louie laid eyes on this pristine group of islands, he thought he’d found heaven on Earth. But within moments, all hell broke loose.
Health & Safety
You need to rethink that trip to Bali
OUR favourite overseas travel destination has been added to the Australian government’s travel warning list.
One lie you must tell while travelling
THE next time you find yourself in a foreign country and in this situation, it’s OK — and even wise — to tell a lie. Really.
‘What nobody told me about getting Zika’
CLAIRE Shefchik was on a dream three-month holiday when her legs suddenly “gave out”. But it was what came next that was most unexpected.
Gross things travellers do
WE’RE all guilty of a couple of them at airports, on planes and in hotels, but these disgusting habits really need to stop.
400 dead and 110,000 arrested
THESE figures should be making headlines around the world, but no one seems worried. Australians least of all.
The photo Anna wants you to see
THIS is just a photo of a beautiful woman at the beach, right? Well, yes, but there’s more to it than meets the eye.
‘Why are they covering this up?’
WHILE officials are busy cracking down on scantily dressed, boozed-up revellers at Thailand’s “wet and wild” party, there’s something they don’t want us to know.
Debauchery to bust: World’s wildest party
HERE, spring break parties have become super raunchy, boozy and “disgusting”. Now, officials are cracking down on the unsavoury acts, with an unexpected result.
Medicine you shouldn’t travel with
TRAVELLERS may need to think twice about putting certain pills in their luggage when heading overseas, as many countries ban medications.
‘I was killed and it was my fault’
AN incredible social media post written from the perspective of two young backpackers who were brutally murdered has gone viral.
‘Scammed overseas and nearly died’
THIS Aussie couple suffered a series of misfortunes while on holiday, including some scary encounters and getting tricked by scammers. Then things got even worse.
Dirty little secrets airlines don’t tell you
FROM bacteria laden food to trays used as baby-changing tables, a former airline worker has revealed just how dirty aeroplanes can get.
Mouldy mouthful sickens frequent flyer
A MELBOURNE Airport traveller is in a bun fight with a fast food franchise after claiming he chowed down on a mouldy burger.
Statistics that have Thailand worried
NEW figures have been released concerning one of Australia’s much-loved holiday spots: Thailand. The authorities are worried about them.
Richard Branson attacked in paradise
POOR Richard Branson. His trip to paradise ended up going wrong, so he took to social media to share the story. But he didn’t expect this response.
Travel mistake far too many make
MILLIONS of tourists do this every year, thinking it’s just a bit of fun. But if they knew the truth, they’d probably be horrified.
What you don’t know about tourist spots
THEY are home to some of the most incredible sights on the planet — and some of the biggest surprises. Too many travellers have no idea what they’re in for.
That wasn’t meant to happen …
IT WAS meant to be a fun day out at the beach to celebrate Australia Day. But what this mother saw has left her fuming.
Something strange is happening
IN A rare move, a major airline has suspended flights to this holiday spot which is popular with Aussies. So what’s going on here?
Thailand hell: ‘People said I was stupid’
ALICE Nettleingham was travelling alone when the unthinkable happened to her. But the worst was still to come, as she copped unbelievable abuse over it.
‘Freaky thing ruined my Bali trip’
MICHAEL and Kathy were just four days into an idyllic Balinese holiday, lazing by the pool, when it all went horribly wrong.
Tourists, please stop doing this
WE’VE all done it, but it’s seriously time to stop. Your holidays and memories will be so much better for it. Trust us.
Woman’s bush survival nightmare
A WOMAN who was lost in the bush managed to stay alive by using her common sense that would have made Bear Grylls proud.
‘Well, that’s definitely a first’
WHEN an ambulance arrived to treat a swimmer who had been “hit by a fish”, they never expected to see this. Warning: Graphic.
‘Imagine I celebrated your family dying’
AN AUSTRALIA DAY party all about chilling in the ocean on inflatables has been cancelled after accusations it celebrated racism.
The world’s deadliest tourist attractions
IT’S the real-life Jaws beach, with 250 shark attacks in its recorded history. But, surprisingly, tourists can’t keep away.
‘I’d never seen anything like it’
THEY were on their dream trip backpacking through Asia, but it quickly turned into a nightmare for this couple. Warning: Graphic images.
LA’s most dangerous streets
LOS ANGELES is a city of contrasts. Beyond the glitz and glamour there’s a dark underside to the City of Angels. Only the bravest venture to its toughest areas.
What drove this hotel guest crazy?
THERE’S some things about hotels that can drive guests crazy. This man took things to extreme when he was displeased with the service he received.
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