Outrage over $50 credit for cancelled cruise
Passengers who paid up to $6000 for a South Pacific cruise have voiced their outrage after they were offered a $50 on-board credit after a huge itinerary change, which effectively cancelled the trip.
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Visitors strip off at tourist site
This unlikely tourist site is transformed into a nudist sanctuary for one wild night a year – but this year will be its last.
Most Aussie reason for strange road
There is a very Australian story behind why this iconic road in Brisbane does not run straight.
Actress slammed over theme park act
Hollywood superstar Kristen Bell has revealed a decision about her kids she and husband Dax Shepard made while staying near a theme park.
Ban hits Byron, huge fines apply from today
It is one of the most popular stretches of coastline in Australia. But a row is brewing in Byron Bay over a mammoth change starting today.
Rare glimpse inside Kamala Harris’ home
This Airbnb is attracting a lot of extra attention in lead up to the US election.
Ricciardo reveals surprise retirement location
Daniel Ricciardo is already thinking about where he would like to retire – and the location may come as a surprise.
Pic proves tiny Aussie bakery’s insane appeal
This tiny Aussie bakery, whose owner has taken social media by storm, has queues up the street. And now it is finally getting a second location.
Parents slammed for kid ‘hack’ on cruise
An influencer couple were forced to backtrack after their actions were branded “morally unacceptable” when they took their children on a cruise.
CEO’s plan to change entire Aussie industry
This CEO is on a mission to change the Aussie industry she stepped into straight out of university almost three decades ago.
‘Horror story’: Woman’s Aus travel warning
The woman was forced to lock herself in her car in an Aussie outback town and is warning others to stay safe.
Tiny town tourists can’t stop raving about
There’s a reason tourists are obsessed with this tiny town, describing it as unlike anything they’ve seen before.
Remote Arctic island hides ‘doomsday vault’
A secluded island nestled in the Arctic Ocean is the home to a dangerous apex predator and a “doomsday” vault.
26yo Expat shocked by Aussie coffee norm
A young expat has revealed what has surprised her the most since moving to Australia, including a tradie norm she didn’t see coming.
Iconic Aussie festival won’t go ahead in 2025
Organisers of an iconic Aussie music festival have made a huge announcement after more than a decade of successful events.
Mum sees ‘gross act’ beside hotel pool
After finally settling in to a lounge chair by the hotel pool, Aussie mum Katy was finally on holiday and at ease. Until she heard a familiar sound.
Chilling past of abandoned island left to rot
A beautiful island that once acted as a powerful fortress was left abandoned for years over its controversial history.
‘Life lesson’: Aussie’s warning over Bali fee
An Aussie has warned travellers to Bali after she was stung with a fee at the airport.
Popular Aussie ski field to shut down
One of Australia’s most popular ski fields has announced a major decision following a string of weather events on the east coast this year.
New Bali ban to hit Aussies
The Indonesian Government has agreed to introduce new bans in some areas of Bali which will affect Australians.
Woman stopped at border over single item
A glamorous influencer travelling in Africa has revealed to her thousands on social media followers the single item that got her stopped at the border.
Parents slammed over in-flight act
A couple who took a flight recently with their baby have been slammed online because of a decision they made hours before boarding.
Parent’s tragic confession after deaths
The father of two brothers killed on a surfing trip to Mexico has revealed a heartbreaking, six-word confession.
Why people never leave this apartment block
This is the world’s most crowded apartment block that houses 20,000 people – but residents never have to leave.
Island not for the ‘high maintenance’
It’s a “magical” spot not many people have heard of but those who have visited can’t stop raving about it.
Sad new photo of Titanic wreck
Striking new images have revealed a sad truth about the most famous ship in the world, with experts saying its collapse is “inevitable”.
‘Uncontacted’ Amazon tribe kills two people
A fatal clash between an “uncontacted” indigenous tribe and loggers has led to two deaths and two disappearances in Peru’s Amazon rainforest.
Heartwarming update on killed brothers
The grieving parents of two Australian brothers killed in Mexico during a surf trip have given a heartwarming update.
Wild moment 15m whale launches man in air
Footage has captured the wild moment a whale launched a man into the air after he found himself in the path of the animal’s tail.
Passenger refuses to let mum sit with kid
Plane seats are often the source of debate — and people have been truly split over a mum’s “audacious” request while flying with her toddler.
‘Beijing Bikini’ trend shocks tourists
A tourist has made a titillating discovery involving the “Beijing Bikini” – but it turns out China’s government isn’t a fan of the trend.
Mysterious new Aussie airline emerges
A new budget carrier is hoping to hit the skies, and has big plans to take on Qantas and Virgin.
Big thing foreigners hate about Australia
Foreigners living in Australia have made some sad observations about an important aspect of life.
‘I’m done’: Kiwi expat lashes Australia
A Kiwi expat’s clip has gone viral after she lashed Australia about living costs compared to her island home.
‘Offended’: Real problem behind bikini saga
Europeans are furious about tourists strolling down the street in bikinis. But all this hot air is just a convenient distraction from the real problem.
Teen surfer’s horror injury on remote island
A Indonesian adventure of a lifetime had turned into a nightmare for this teenage Aussie surfer.
‘No regrets’: Aussies’ $80K on 110-day trip
An Aussie couple who spent $80,000 on a 110-day trip say it was worth every cent, revealing they were waited on hand and foot.
Fisherman makes horrifying find on beach
It truly looks like a creature from your worst nightmare. But this fisherman said what he found on the edge of the water has a fascinating history.
Boomers, if you’re doing this you’re too rich
There is a strange trend growing among wealthy, well-travelled Australians who have time and money to spend.
Aussie star’s surprise act on ‘sexy’ ship
She’s Aussie music royalty and if you’ve been wondering what she’s been up – it’s a lot, with the star’s next gig on what she describes as a “very sexy” ship.
One word gets Aussies attention in Europe
Aussies are convinced they are treated better when locals find out an important thing about them when travelling in Europe.
‘No way’: Shock detail at Dubai restaurant
The head chef of a luxurious restaurant in Dubai, loved by the rich and famous, has revealed the extreme rules they follow to achieve perfection.
Gruesome double murder solved after 28yrs
In May 1996, the brutally slain bodies of a young couple were discovered next to their camp site. Their killer was never found – until now. WARNING: Graphic
‘Rundown’: US expat blasts Australia
An American expat has been slammed over her comments on the video, which has gained more than 1.5 million views.
‘Island you’ve never heard of, you must visit’
It is one of the most remote paradise islands in the world with its main hub just nine hours from Australia – but now there’s all the more reason to visit it.
Eerie find inside China’s fake Disneyland
New images show the creepy surrounds of a theme park in China that was dubbed a ‘dupe’ of the world famous Disneyland.
Dark past of tiny island with 38 residents
A remote paradise in the Pacific Ocean is one of the most isolated places in the world with population of just 38 residents and a very dark past.
Surprise Aussie cities make world’s best list
When tourists think of Australia, the two cities that often come to mind are Sydney and Melbourne, but now there are two new favourites.
Tourist furious over petty fee on reciept
A tourist has taken to social media to question an “out of place” charge he noticed on a restaurant receipt while on holiday in Spain.
Amazon tribe attacks amid rare sighting
Members of one of the world’s most secluded tribes in the Peruvian Amazon used bows and arrows to attack loggers.
My eye-opening night at a Berlin sex club
I’m standing in an dingy underground space, my friend is next to me stripping down to his boxers – things are about to get very interesting.
‘Dying’: Grave fears for future of famous city
Locals are at their wits’ end when it comes to a huge problem facing this famous city and they fear it could see the end of it.
‘You are crazy’: Terrifying detail in family pic
Tourists are spending thousands of dollars to drive straight towards violent weather that others run from, and tour operators have never seen demand like it.
‘Death island’ centre of WWII experiments
A mysterious island with a dark history has been deemed too dangerous for anyone to visit for one horrifying reason.
Expert calls for massive change to Bali
An expert has made a drastic request for foreign visitors – including Australians – who want to holiday in Bali.
Message in bottle could be oldest ever
A message in a bottle found on an American beach could take the title of world’s oldest away from one that was found in Western Australia.
6-year-old’s passport denied over name
A mother said she has been left “devastated” after her daughter’s passport was denied simply because of her name.
Aussie passenger card ‘total embarrassment’
Australia is one of very few countries still requiring overseas visitors and returning residents to do this and it’s been described as a “total embarrassment”.
Flights to hotspot explode for one reason
No – it’s not just because of the Olympics. There’s another reason Aussies are flocking to the city of love.
‘Screaming’: Residents turn on Paris tourists
This unknown street suddenly exploded and now “mad” residents face swarms of super fans. James Weir knocks on the front door of cultural delusion.
Insane life aboard ‘floating Olympic village’
Athletes have given a glimpse inside the Olympic “party boat”, where dozens of competitors have been enjoying life, 15,000km from Paris.
Sacked Rex Airlines hostess speaks out
A ‘heartbroken’ air hostess has issued a frustrated message to a Rex customer who complained their flight had been cancelled.
Incredible footage of ancient sunken city
Incredible underwater footage shows the abandoned ruins of the once thriving hotspot with statues of naked men signifying the cities lust and cheeky side.
‘Sucks’: Simone Biles weighs in on bed drama
It’s one of the most talked about topics beyond the field, pitch and pool at the Paris Olympics – and several athletes have weighed in on it.
Why Aussies being turned away from Bali
Hundreds of Aussie tourists are being denied entry into Indonesia’s island paradise for one reason.
‘On edge’: City could be thrown into chaos
In just a matter of days, one city could rise to a historic first — or be crushed by the powers and unforgiving whims of mother nature.
Striking reality of city inches from hell
Nukes are lined up a stone’s throw from the CBD, and a menacing dictator threatens destruction. Welcome to the most bizarre city on Earth.
Truth no one wants to admit about Australia
An expat living in Perth has revealed why it can actually be so “hard” coming to Australia and why it feels like a “step back.”
Mum sells car for $7k, turns it into $4.5m
When a Sydney-based woman headed to India on a sabbatical, she had no idea it would be the start a multimillion-dollar fashion empire.
Aussie ‘paradise’ now just 2.5 hours away
Travelling to this Aussie paradise just got a whole lot easier for millions of people in one major city.
Rare footage of tribe emerging from Amazon
Extraordinary new images show dozens of members of one of the world’s most secluded tribes in the Peruvian Amazon emerge from the rainforest.
MasterChef star can’t get over this country
Life for Matt Preston “hasn’t slowed down” since MasterChef, with he and former judge Gary Mehigan revealing their next exciting gig.
Eerie island with apocalyptic scenes
It wasn’t a Hollywood-style eruption with bursting flames and explosions, but lava slowly rolled its way down this hotspot, leaving apocalyptic scenes.
Every tourist loses it over this 15min ‘car ride’
Tourists who visit this European country have no idea this exists and whenever they discover it, they’re in disbelief.
Calls to change ‘racist’ Aussie beach name
A popular Sydney beach is at the centre of a heated debate after calls for its name to be changed.
Aussie camper calls out ‘frustrating’ trend
Some say it is the fault of “entitled” travellers while others say it is the National Parks’ way of making money.
Couple sell everything, ditch Australia
A Melbourne couple have ditched Australia – selling everything to travel the world with nothing but just a 9kg backpack.
‘Absolutely nuts’: Wild cost of Aussie ski fee
This Aussie dad was “absolutely blown away” when he calculated how much more expensive it is to ski now compared to when he was a kid.
Shock as huge celebrity spotted in economy
It’s not every day you find a millionaire on-board a commercial flight, let alone flying in economy – but this superstar had somewhere to be.
Aussie CEO bashed on work trip in US
He was left semi-unconscious with severe injuries just hours after arriving in the major city.
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