The mistake destroying an entire city
IT WAS once dubbed “The Opulent City” and is home to 70,000 people, but when they decided to make the most of these riches, the plan ended up failing spectacularly.
Health & Safety
‘My own body betrayed me’
INSTEAD of partying on her 18th birthday, Tasha found herself trapped in a nightmare – all because of one simple mistake.
Inside the world’s most dangerous airport
YOU don’t want to fly into this airport. Due to a litany of deadly crashes, it’s earned the title of the most dangerous on Earth.
You may want to rethink visiting Bali
BALI and Hawaii are idyllic destinations that Aussies dream about, but these destinations also pose serious risks.
Never, ever fall for these travel scams
AUSTRALIAN travellers often don’t realise they’ve been caught out until it’s too late. Don’t let it happen to you as well.
‘I haven’t had a moment of remorse’
THIS pilot claims he was fired for evacuating a smoky plane. The airline says it was unnecessary, leading to “pure mayhem”. So who’s right?
Truth about couch surfing
FROM dealing with unwanted sexual advances, to fearing for her life, an Aussie reveals the truth about the highs and lows of couch surfing.
‘It was meant to be a fun night out’
JUST before he passed out, Stephen was able to ask the doctor for a blood test. And this Aussie resident is very lucky to be alive.
Why you should stop watching Narcos
WHEN you’re watching Narcos, take it with a grain of salt, not a gram of coke. Or better yet don’t watch it all, says Nick Brown.
Shocking tourist attack caught on video
TERRIFIED tourists were left covered in blood after a random attack in Morocco. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES.
Uninhabited islands with terrifying pasts
THESE five pristine islands look so very inviting but appearances can be deceiving; each is cursed with its own horrifying history.
You might want to reconsider your holiday
STAGGERING figures show trouble is brewing in some of Australians’ most loved travel destinations. These are the places you might want to avoid.
The island paradise tourists have ‘ruined’
HORDES of tourists flock to this Mediterranean jewel for its vast beaches and mountain vistas. However, they are accused of leaving a “crisis” in their wake.
Worst experiences from 75 countries
DREW Goldberg has spent the past three years exploring the world full-time and admits the pictures don’t always tell the truth.
Why is this lake freaking everyone out?
AT FIRST glance this photo may appear to simply show snow covering a mountain. But the reality of what’s going on here is shocking.
Passenger’s leg ‘bursts open’ after flight
IT WAS meant to be the trip of a lifetime, but instead Jonathon was left writhing in pain. Warning: Graphic image.
‘People thought I was insane for going here’
WHEN Courtney told her friends she was going to visit this place, they told her it would be amazing but their eyes said “are you insane?”.
‘Malicious’ island tries to kill you
WHEN cruise ships stop at this gorgeous island, tourists are awestruck. But a few steps away, the stuff of nightmares is lurking.
‘I lost eight kilos and bled from my gums’
AT FIRST, this Aussie thought he was just hung-over, but then things took a turn for the worst and he ended up in hospital. This is a warning for all travellers.
‘It was humiliating, I wanted to hide’
ANNA’S living her ultimate dream of travelling the world, but it’s being tarnished by other people, who stare at her and make snide comments.
Hawaii’s big, dirty problem
IT’S the most popular beach in Hawaii and a huge drawcard for tourists, yet few are game to jump in the water here now. And we don’t blame them. What went so wrong?
The problem plaguing popular tourist site
EARLIER this week two people were killed here when a tree fell on them. Now, two tourists have contracted a deadly infectious disease.
‘She didn’t have to die’
DURING a dream holiday, Cheznye took part in something that claimed her life, and her family is desperately trying to warn others of the danger.
‘My buddy forgot the bug spray’
NO, HE wasn’t assaulted. And he didn’t suffer an allergic reaction. This shocking photo shows a danger that’s all around us.
‘His neck snapped’: Should this ride be stopped?
A THRILLSEEKER died when his neck snapped, then a few years later a woman suffered severe head injuries. What’s going on with this roller coaster?
Top places Aussies are most likely to get sick
WE’RE known for our love of travel but our adventurous streak can often get us into trouble. These are the top spots where Aussies are getting sick overseas.
‘It was absolutely terrifying’
A WOMAN has told of how she nearly died after returning from what should have been a dream holiday at a luxury resort. What happened to her is horrifying.
‘I knew something was seriously wrong’
SOMETHING caused four flight attendants to become ill and two to pass out during a flight. Now they’re suing, saying the plane’s engines were to blame.
What it’s like at bikini bootcamp
AN AUSSIE who travelled overseas for a bikini bootcamp reveals what it’s really like, including the moment “chaos erupted in paradise”.
Tourist tells of holiday horror
A WOMAN has told of her cruise ordeal that left her stranded in Mexico. And that was just the start of her problems …
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