Why backpacker ditched mate at campsite
Gemini Slater, 30, abandoned Canadian tourist Jenna Henderson two-and-a-half weeks into their dream drive down Australia’s east coast.
Travel Stories
Dark secret behind Qatar’s $70b project
Behind Qatar’s incredible $70 billion megacity project with curved skyscraper and man-made islands lies a dark secret.
‘Alien-like’ $7k goldmine found on beach
A man going for a leisurely stroll on a beach in Wales stumbled across an ‘alien-like’ object – that turned out to be a goldmine.
Woman busted with $745k item in wheels
A woman who returning to New York has been busted with almost $745k worth of illegal substances — inside the tires of her wheelchair.
Woman roasted over $88k salary ‘problem’
A woman has been slammed online after complaining that she can’t afford a certain type of holiday – despite having an $88,000 salary.
World-famous burgers are not worth the hype
A frequent traveller has revealed her disappointment after sampling American cult fast food chain Shake Shack.
Boy in tears after window seat double-booked
A woman left a child in tears on a flight by refusing to move out of the seat he was booked in.
Cute reason for man’s $178k travel bill
Best friends come in all shapes and sizes – but if you plan a round-the-world trip, perhaps reconsider this ‘mate’ on your travels.
‘Too fat’ woman cashes in on side hustle
A woman who started to film herself doing things people wouldn’t expect plus-size people to do has now turned it into a full-time job.
‘No shame’: Nudist cruise sparks upset
A nude cruise in Sydney by a group that wants to change the way society views the naked body has been met with harsh criticism.
Influencers’ racy Eiffel Tower act backfires
Two Brazilian influencers have sparked outrage after footage showed them stripping down to bikinis in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Single pic stops man from leaving plane
A passenger was left stunned and confused after taking an innocent photo on board a plane, that resulted in him being barred from disembarking.
Customer trolls airline after flight change
A cheeky customer desperate for a refund on a flight has been applauded for their exceptional trolling of an Australian airline.
Divers unearth 26-year-old Titanic ‘mystery’
It was the 26-year mystery that baffled experts, but now divers have uncovered an answer to a question surrounding the site of the famous shipwreck.
Disabled woman crawls off Jetstar flight
A woman says she was humiliated when Jetstar staff couldn’t provide her with a wheelchair to leave a flight – forcing her to crawl on the plane.
Stranded influencers escape nation in crisis
Two social media influencers who went missing in one of the world’s most dangerous nations for months are safe and well after exiting the country.
Tradies uncover 307 skeletons at work site
Hundreds of skeletons have been discovered by a group of builders while digging foundations at a former department store site.
Sad moment monkey farewells friend
This is the heartbreaking moment a grief-stricken monkey gave his human friend a final kiss at his funeral before needing to be dragged away.
Huge problem with ‘mountain goddess’ pic
A Taiwanese climber, who claims to have broken the record of reaching the eighth tallest summit in the world has had her feat thrown into question.
Aussie ‘blown away’ by text from The Rock
It’s not something you would ever expect to happen – but this Melbourne woman got a complete shock when she woke up to a message from The Rock.
Tragic death for twin influencer
An influencer has died and her twin sister was lucky to survive, after the car the pair were travelling in flipped and crashed.
Woman ‘praised’ for train seat dilemma
A train passenger in the UK has been ‘praised’ for not giving up a seat to an elderly person despite the trip being seven hours long.
Model’s head ‘explodes’ on flight
A woman who had surgery done while in Turkey claims she heard a “pop” before her head “exploded” while on a flight returning home. WARNING: Graphic.
‘No one knows’: Mystery Bali plane
Tourists have become intrigued by the “mystery” surrounding a Boeing 737 plane abandoned in a field in Bali, with guards patrolling the area.
Sad reason Qantas kicked 12yo boy off flight
A 12-year-old boy was left in tears when Qantas staff refused to let him board a flight to go and visit his dad for the first time in nine months.
US expat baffled by one word during shop
A US woman living in Sydney has shared her “frustrations” after visiting a popular shop – and now, some Aussies agree with her confusion.
Tourist roasted after mocking Aussie bus seat
A tourist has lashed out at an “incomprehensible” Australian design and it appears they did not get the response they were hoping for.
‘Struggled’: Expat’s ‘hate’ list about Australia
Expats fall in love with the laid-back lifestyle, tropical beaches and natural beauty in Australia – but there are some things that also infuriate them.
Holiday airport chaos over major issue
Australians could soon be dealing with more airport delays as a dispute over a life-threatening issue continues.
People obsessed with couple’s ‘weird’ game
A couple has revealed the bizarre game they play to pick where they go on holiday – but people love it.
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