Last thing passengers expected on Jetstar flight
Exactly halfway between Sydney and Auckland, something history making happened at 10,000 metres on Jetstar flight 201.
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Tourists’ bizarre complaint on TripAdvisor
One of the most famous attractions in London has attracted criticism from travellers, but for a strange reason.
Brazil’s mortifying Instagram mistake
When a scared tourist in Rio posted about being robbed on holiday, the response from Brazil’s official tourism agency was a little strange.
Insta star’s heartbreaking post
An Australian influencer known for her picture-perfect travels has shocked fans with a heartbreaking post on Instagram.
Awkward irony behind new UK passport
Brexit supporters are thrilled to be getting a new, blue, very non-European passport. But there’s a hypocritical detail they’ll hope you won’t notice.
Woman in Disney costume in wild brawl
A woman wearing a Minnie Mouse outfit has been caught on camera beating up a Vegas security officer in front of shocked tourists.
Weird Titanic cover-up exposed
A US government department has been accused of knowing the sunken Titanic had been struck in an underwater accident and keeping it quiet.
Instagrammer jailed over single photo
An American-Russian influencer, who recently went on a trip to Egypt, wound up behind bars after posting an illegal photo on Instagram.
Shock at ‘horrendous’ $1170 Uber charge
A man took Uber to task after he checked his account and discovered he’d been charged for a journey of almost five hours – that he didn’t take.
Photobomb ruins tourist’s beach selfie
Influencer Steph Elswood was hoping to get the perfect picture while visiting Cape Town in South Africa. But instead, it was quickly ruined.
Bizarre reason couple were kicked off plane
A family is suing American Airlines for discrimination after they were booted off their flight when passengers complained they smelled bad.
An eerie night on a haunted island
ONCE the home of a mental asylum, where the remains of more than 100,000 bodies are said to be hiding – we visited one of the world’s most haunted islands.
‘Odour’: Embarrassing plane eviction
This family is furious after they were suddenly booted off a flight following a strange complaint by their fellow passengers.
Disturbing detail in family’s holiday snap
A couple was looking through photos from a family holiday and noticed a shocking symbol of white racism in a photo with their young daughter.
Passenger barred over ‘revealing’ top
A passenger said she was “humiliated” when a gate agent threatened to ban her from a flight because of the revealing top she was wearing.
Family told they’re ‘too fat to fly’ business
An “utterly humiliated” family from Auckland were booted from Thai Airlines business class because of their size — and the airline doesn’t deny it.
’Difficult’: Fans react to Insta couple split
An Instagram couple who built a massive following with their vanlife adventures have revealed their split in a shock post.
Bali-bound family kicked off flight
A family looking forward to an idyllic overseas trip say they were gutted after being refused to board the plane due to their son’s autism.
Reality star’s awkward Bali medical ‘scam’
A former reality TV star turned radio host has revealed the moment she was scammed in Bali after paying for an enema.
Melbourne to get six new train stations
The Melbourne suburbs that will get new train stations have been announced, as the city’s new $50 billion rail loop moves forward.
Grim discovery during 4750km journey
A man who became the first person to paddleboard across the Pacific has revealed the most disturbing thing he saw during the 76-day journey.
Cruel twist for cruise passengers after theft
As if a brazen robbery that targeted their cash and passports wasn’t enough, a family of six was dealt a fresh blow by their cruise company.
Influencer’s holiday photos exposed
A blogger has admitted to Photoshopping her stunning travel photos after fans noticed a “spooky” detail in the snaps.
Couple’s trip to dangerous ‘Gates of Hell’
A Kiwi couple have described their experience in one of the most dangerous places in the world that doesn’t look like it should be on earth at all.
Shock discovery in $54 Airbnb
A young traveller admitted she booked her New York trip at the last minute but still expected more than what she found in this Airbnb “room”.
Dad flies plane after flight is delayed
A man travelling with his family stepped up to fly a plane that was delayed due to a missing pilot, saying he just wanted “to go on holiday”.
Weird airport rule forces tough choice
A trip to the airport forced this mother to make an impossible choice that resulted in a traumatic experience for all involved.
Man catches phone mid-roller-coaster
This is the stunning moment a New Zealand man catches a stranger’s dropped phone — as they speed through the air on a 133km/h ride.
Social media star exposed in tell-all
The claws are well and truly out in influencer land, and failed social media star Caroline Calloway is at the centre of the fight.
‘Mile-high’ ordeal disgusts passengers
Passengers on-board a United Airlines flight have been left in shock after a couple were caught in the act in the aircraft’s toilet.
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