Creepy catch to $1-a-night hotel room
A Japanese hotel has found a strange use for its unpopular room 8, which guests can book for about a dollar — if they agree to be filmed the whole time.
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Strange ad for mystery island that doesn’t exist
This month the world has been served tourism ads for this mysterious island. But people are increasingly discovering a bit of a problem.
Tourist’s epic holiday photo fail
We’ve all been there. Lingering on the beach for that perfect snap. But this photo fail may have you thinking twice about reaching for the camera.
‘Penis owl’ went from joke to icon
From an owl that looks like a penis to the life-size bulls that keep losing their testicles, these are Australia’s strangest statues and monuments.
Eye-watering cost to hire this man
If you travel with Sam Barksy, chances are you’ll never feel the cold. But having him visit your hometown will cost you more than $100k.
Twist after couple checks into Bali hotel
An Australian couple holidaying in Bali made a surprising discovery when they returned to their hotel after a trip to the beach.
How Australia is selling death to tourists
TOURIST attractions in Australia have taken a morbid turn. Cemeteries are the new, hot place to visit — and people can’t get enough.
Travel queen’s ‘embarrassing’ confession
Catriona Rowntree is Australia’s queen of travel. But when it comes to packing, she reveals even gurus like her get it wrong.
Where to spot the Queen in London
Queen Elizabeth’s face is everywhere from lampposts to currency in the UK, but spotting it in the flesh is another thing altogether.
Why a week at sea converted me to cruising
When it came to cruising — especially with the kids — I’d always been a little sceptical. But this week at sea completely changed my tune.
Harsh truth about travelling with kids
THERE are two types of holidays — those before you have kids and those after. One mum has documented the difference with brutal honesty.
Carrie’s nightmare flight with the kids
LONG delays, hungry bellies, cries of boredom and mystery smells. Flying with kids can be hell, but luckily Carrie Bickmore has a good sense of humour.
Weird Aussie spots you might not know
AUSTRALIA really is a weird and wonderful place. And these are the most interesting, hidden gems most tourists miss.
This flight attendant’s shutdown is brutal
If you’ve spent less than $400 for a flight to Europe, there’s one question you should never ask — unless you want to cop this kind of response.
Sneaky trick to join the Mile High Club
Many have fantasised about it, but the reality of joining ‘that’ club makes most think twice, except for one passenger who has revealed how he got away with having sex on a flight twice.
Aussie’s $2400 flight nightmare
It was supposed to be her dream trip to Italy. But now, Fly365 customer Lauren Black could be left thousands out of pocket.
China is destroying holiday paradise
This was once a luxury retreat for wealthy French holiday-makers in the lush Cambodian wilderness. It’s now a legendary ghost town – but China is threatening it.
Hostie sacked for being 700g overweight
A flight attendant sacked for being less than 1kg heavier than the maximum weight has lost her unfair dismissal case against the airline.
Dark side of working at Disneyland
Sam Harding was just 18 when he started working as Peter Pan at Disneyland, but he soon realised while the auditions were brutal, the staff parties were wild.
Airline accidentally sends customers to porn site
A link on easyJet’s website was meant to direct customers to an external privacy policy. Instead, it took them to something much ruder.
Hidden danger in holiday photo
People say they’ve been given “anxiety” after seeing footage of a woman posing for a photo in a popular tourist spot in Rio de Janeiro.
Influencer’s ‘Bali holiday’ exposed
An Instagrammer amazed her followers with gorgeous shots of her lavish trip to Bali. In reality, she didn’t even leave the country.
Bikini arrest woman feared ‘abduction’
A woman who was dramatically dragged off a beach by police because of her “indecent” bikini said she thought she was being kidnapped.
Passenger slammed for ‘creepy’ mid-air act
There was an unexpected backlash from people on social media when this video of loved-up passengers was shared online.
Passenger’s outrageous mile-high note
IT’S a battle that rages on in our skies as airline seats continue to shrink, but has this airline passenger taken things too far with this unbelievable note?
Woman jailed over mile-high tantrum
A passenger who sensationally tried to storm the cockpit of a plane and violently lashed out at crew has sobbed as her sentence was read in court.
Furious debate over plane seat ‘assault’
The internet is split over who’s in the wrong here: The woman who reclined her seat on a man in the back row, or the man for acting out in revenge.
City’s creepy plan to spy on tourists
A new plan will see this iconic Italian city tap into tourists’ phones signals and follow them with cameras in a bid to curb overtourism.
BA jet accidentally breaks speed record
A British Airways service from New York City to London has broken the speed record with a flight faster than sound – without even trying.
Couple’s ‘tacky’ destination wedding demand
Guests invited to a destination wedding in Cancun say they feel like they’ve been “scammed” by the bride and groom’s bizarre request for the ceremony.
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