Mates book flight to wrong country
Two friends, who were hoping to visit Budapest, were shocked to discover they’d booked flights to an entirely different country.
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Couple roasts ‘bogan’ Perth day spa
A Perth couple has been left severely disappointed after forking out hundreds of dollars on a luxury spa package that included some very odd details.
‘Satanic’ reason expat can’t sleep in Australia
An expat who has a love/hate relationship with Australia has revealed her latest gripe. And Aussies aren’t happy about it.
New trend exploding across Australia
A new trend is sweeping across the country – and it’s becoming so popular that you probably know someone who is already doing it.
Family to be deported over disabled son
A family is facing deportation because their young son with down syndrome has been deemed a “taxpayer burden”.
Qantas’ bold plan to slash airfares
Qantas has revealed a major jobs and growth plan one week after the company announced a record $1bn half-year profit.
Wild way man survived month in jungle
A man has recounted his extraordinary tale of survival, including drinking rainwater collected in his shoes and escaping wild animals.
Tourist shocked by Aussie drinking tradition
An international visitor had a major culture shock when he visited Sydney, and recounted his experiences in a viral TikTok.
Huge change to Disney World amid new law
A Florida governor has put an end to the “corporate kingdom” at Disney World by passing a law that takes control of a special tax district.
Aussies baffled by expat’s ‘nuts’ loo discovery
A Canadian expat has discovered something “absolutely nuts” about Aussie toilets and while fellow expats agree, some Australians have been left baffled.
Woman escorted by cops off Jetstar flight
The woman was stuck on-board an aircraft for seven hours with 300 passengers after the flight was forced to make an emergency landing.
Woman’s passport photo looks ‘nothing like her’
An actress has revealed how she was stopped from entering a country because her face looked so different to her passport photo without makeup.
Straight man mistakenly books gay flight
A 29-year-old man got the shock of his life when he discovered he’d accidentally booked a seat on a WorldPride flight to Sydney.
Woman’s strange passport photo ‘trick’ stuns
A woman has revealed how to “look better” in your passport photo – and people are left stunned.
‘Huge movement’ happening across Australia
A “new way of living” is gaining traction across the country, with young Aussies the driving force behind the major movement.
Aussie man’s ‘wild’ find in Norway shocks
An Aussie man has clocked over 14 million views on a clip that show about a dozen Norwegian babies sleeping outside in their strollers in freezing temperatures.
Photos show devastating reality of Venice
The romantic waterways in Venice have been reduced to nothing but mud as the beloved Italian city experiences freak low tides.
Expat loses it over ‘strange’ noise on beach
A US woman living in Australia has been left baffled by an “insane” noise she heard while on a beach in the Gold Coast.
Wife’s chilling final words to husband
Simon Tadros has revealed some of the last words his wife Vanessa shared with him before she was killed in a horror helicopter crash on the Gold Coast.
Unexpected act after boy’s letter to Jetstar
An 11-year-old Aussie boy never expected his letter to have such an impact on the budget airline, with their act leaving him speechless.
‘In shock’: X-ray reveals tourist’s horror
A Melbourne woman was excited to have her parents visit from overseas. But just before they were due to fly home, things took a shocking turn.
Sign Australian tourism still sick from Covid
After years of border restrictions, Australian tourism is slowly bouncing back with one country proving the most popular among visitors.
‘Unbelievable’ sight out of plane window
Passengers on board this plane looked out their window to experience “one of the coolest things” they had ever seen.
Shock at ‘saucy scene’ on Booking.com ad
Can you spot the reason why this picture advertising a hotel room in Switzerland has left travellers stunned?
Racy act couples do on holiday
Going on holiday and escaping the daily grind does wonders, not just for peace of mind, but for bringing out the wilder side in people.
Expat lists 3 things that annoy her about OZ
A British expat has begged Aussies not to be mad at her after listing the things that infuriate her about the country – but they agree.
Mum’s heartache as son dies in Fiji resort
The heartbroken mother of a Sydney boy who died at a Fiji holiday resort has spoken out in the wake of the tragedy.
‘What you pay for’: Bali tourist’s fury
A woman who travelled from New Zealand to Bali via Melbourne has a warning for others planning on heading overseas with Jetstar.
‘Normal’: Aussie act stuns British expat
A British expat has shared a now-viral clip warning fellow Brits who plan to move Down Under on what they need to know.
Mum’s bikini mishap sparks $18m idea
An “unflattering” moment during a family holiday sparked a Melbourne mother-of-four to create a brand now worth millions.
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