Chilling moment hiker stalked by bear
Two female hikers were forced to keep their cool, after a black bear followed them on a trail. Surprisingly, the pair saw it as perfect selfie moment.
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Fears for air hostie jailed after bad date
The family of a British flight attendant arrested in Dubai after a first date went wrong is terrified for her life after learning she has fallen ill behind bars.
Bikini model’s ‘intense’ flight overseas
An Aussie influencer has detailed her bizarre flight to Greece, complete with face shields and cabin crew in “nuclear factory” suits.
Outback town to be home of the flying car
A small town in rural NSW is set to become the birthplace of the flying car in Australia, with testing to begin just months from now.
Trapped tourist’s 100 days stuck in airport
A European man has spent more than 100 days eating, sleeping and showering in Manila Airport after being unable to leave due to the pandemic.
Star’s awkward bikini photo shoot
Actress Olivia Munn was innocently taking a photo while on a camping holiday – before losing her footing near a waterfall.
Hostie jailed in Dubai after date goes wrong
A British flight attendant has been locked up in Dubai’s notorious Al Barsha jail after she was arrested on a disastrous first date.
Tourist outrage over resort receipt
Tourists are being warned to expect high prices at some popular holiday spots, as resorts try to make ends meet amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opening borders ‘frankly dangerous’: NZ PM
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern says opening the country’s borders is “frankly dangerous” – but Australian airports are still keen to see the trans-Tasman bubble launch.
Topless beachgoer rescues family from rip
A woman is being hailed a hero after she sprang into action to save a family of three from drowning while swimming topless at a beach.
Strange discovery spotted in tourist photo
After posting a photo from his holiday to Scotland online, a British tourist inadvertently revived one of the world’s most enduring debates.
Backpackers lift the lid on racist Aussies
We’re one of the most multicultural nations but Australia has a reputation for being racist — and backpackers say it’s worse than ever.
Strange discovery spotted in tourist photo
After posting a photo from his holiday to Scotland online, a British tourist inadvertently revived one of the world’s most enduring debates.
‘Ridiculous’: 30,000 skiers crash website
If you thought Burning Man had some of the hardest tickets to nab in the world – think again. Because this resort in NSW may take the cake.
Travellers may pay for hotel quarantine
Returned Aussie travellers may be asked to pay for their forced 14-day hotel quarantine, after millions was spent on accommodation during pandemic.
Backpacker lists why he hates Australia
From the “aggressive” flies to the slow Wi-Fi, an American backpacker has listed all of the things he hates about travelling Down Under.
Missed flights costs passenger $200k
Missing a flight and being forced to wait around at an airport is never fun, but for this traveller in the US, it was an incredibly expensive mistake.
Chilling video of boy stalked by giant bear
A video of a young boy on a hiking adventure with his family has gone viral, after an unexpected visitor got a little too close for comfort.
Travellers to UK have to quarantine
Travellers coming into the UK will face a 14-day quarantine, spot checks and could be hit with $1865 fines if they break the rules.
Cruise line set to ban passenger favourite
As one of the signature hallmarks for passengers on board cruise ships, it looks like the buffet on board will be no more.
Kylie pockets $935,000 for pulled ad
New contract details obtained by news.com.au reveal Aussie pop legend Kylie Minogue took home nearly $1 million for a now redundant tourism ad.
Bitter Virgin stoush over who will save airline
Queensland’s treasurer has fired back at Peter Dutton after he attacked the “corrupt” state government over its shock bid for Virgin.
US expat on ‘weird’ things about Aussie life
From our unreasonably slow internet to eating kangaroo, an American expat has revealed the biggest culture shocks she’s experienced in Australia.
Why this Aussie won’t return home
Thousands of Australians have returned home since the coronavirus pandemic swept across the world. But these Aussies have stayed put.
Couple feel ‘blessed’ for being stranded
A young couple, who haven’t been able to fly home after holidaying on an idyllic island, say they feel lucky for their unusual situation.
Sacked Virgin hostie excels in new career
A Virgin Atlantic air stewardess has landed a job at a supermarket, with bosses saying she’s “doing a first-class job” in the new role.
Couple criticised over Bali post
An influencer couple, who recently returned home to the Gold Coast following a holiday in Bali, have been criticised over a simple post.
Catch with world’s most powerful passport
People who have this sought-after travel document have more travel freedom than anyone else. But a strange rule applies.
NZ volcano survivor’s stunning recovery
Jake was a tour guide who narrowly escaped death while on White Island during the eruption. Suffering burns to 80 per cent of his body, this is his recovery.
Common passport error ends trip
AS SOON as the couple landed they realised their mistake but it was already too late. Within 30 minutes they were headed straight back home.
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