Commuters brace for public holiday chaos
Commuters have been warned of heavy traffic and lengthy delays as Thursday’s public holiday coincides with major events and school holidays.
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Woman’s gross act that ruined my flight
There was a violent whiff of stale urine at takeoff. But on the return flight, the woman in the seat next to him did something truly disgusting.
The sad downfall of Disney World
Customers have slammed Disney CEO Bob Chapek for cutting costs and raising prices instead of maintaining Disney World.
Woman furious at husband’s passport act
A woman lashed out at her husband after she busted him on camera hiding her teenage daughter’s passport before a family trip.
‘Creepy’: Aussie women stunned by US men
Two Aussie women have detailed the “persistent” and “creepy” US men they encountered on a recent trip to the Burning Man festival.
‘Boneyard’ where the rich dump private jets
An eerie aircraft resting place in Thailand, where two private jets worth a total of $123 million were dumped, has become a surprising tourist location.
Tourist stunned by needle act in Thai hostel
A disorientated hostel guest caught on camera in a South-East Asian dorm room has sparked the age-old travellers debate.
‘Awful’: Fury over Queen’s funeral decision
Holiday-makers were left fuming after a popular location said all tourists would be booted out on the day of the Queen’s funeral — but now, things have abruptly changed.
Brit stunned by ‘insane’ Aussie driving act
A UK woman living in Brisbane recently discovered an “insane” Aussie driving act – and now she is hooked.
Naked find 91 metres below ground
It was quite a sight for one hiker who stumbled across a naked man screaming, after he fell almost 100 metres into a ravine – with no idea when or how he got there.
‘In tears’: Jetstar chaos laid bare
The Aussie budget airline has been slammed by customers over a series of recent cancellations.
Photo of strange hotel find goes viral
It’s not something you would ever expect to find when you check into an Airbnb – which is why this snap has gone viral.
Aussie’s Japanese airport horror
Sixteen Jetstar passengers have been left stranded for three days in a Tokyo airport terminal after their flight was cancelled twice.
Woman’s plane seat debacle divides
A woman has divided the internet with a post on social media following a recent flight in economy.
Wallaby shares time he ‘kissed the Queen’
Baffled by the Queen’s afternoon drink of choice while on a visit to Windsor Castle, a former rugby international let his curiosity get the better of him.
Queen funeral request Albo declined
A major request for world leaders to reconsider their travel plans for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral has been dismissed by Australia’s Prime Minister.
Jetstar responds after Bali airport fiasco
Jetstar has responded after a Bali traveller said he witnessed a “traumatised” elderly couple being treated in a way described as “beyond negligent”.
‘Obvious’: Unwritten rules of Australia
There are a lot of rules expats need to remember when moving Down Under – but one has listed the 20 most important.
Bizarre reason tourist fined $650
An American tourist was handed a whopping fine after indulging in a sweet treat at one of Italy’s most famous sites.
‘Book now’: Christmas chaos warning
Australians are being warned to “book now” ahead of Christmas when the aviation industry’s problems are expected to peak.
Couple’s reason for selling nudes
A 10-year trip sounds like the stuff of dreams for some, but one couple has revealed exactly how they fund their lifestyle on just $11 per day.
US woman ‘shook’ by Aussie hospital stay
A US woman was left stunned by how slick the Australian healthcare system is after having to go to emergency the moment she landed.
Grim fate of $850 million cruise ship
They were once the Queens of the ocean, but amid the Covid pandemic – here’s where many multi million-dollar ships went to die.
My nightmare trapped in Bali
My girls’ trip to Bali was smooth sailing, until it got to flying home. Here’s the horror stories I encountered from the airport.
Stranded Aussies pay $10k to leave Bali
Thousands of Aussies who were stranded in Bali have slammed the lack of ‘compassion’ and ‘empathy’ they have received.
Aussies paying $10k to get out of Bali
“Exhausted” Aussies stranded in Bali are going to great lengths to return home after a series of flight cancellations on a budget airline.
‘Beautiful’ farewell for dead Aussie
Friends have gathered to remember a young Australian woman who was tragically killed in Bali last month.
Bizarre reason for rollercoaster rescue
Four people have been rescued after they were trapped 10m in the air on a popular ride at a famous theme park.
Chilling words before man’s sudden death
A Queensland woman revealed the moment her world was turned upside down after she got a phone call during the night from the other side of the world.
10 things that baffle Indians about Australia
Coming from Mumbai to Australia is one of the biggest culture shocks you can have, but there are ten things that baffle Indians the most.
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