Dad’s shock over $2300 Qantas flights
A travel-mad boy gave his parents a huge shock when he used their credit card to book flights from Adelaide to Rio de Janeiro.
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Head injury gives barista freakish talent
After hitting her head during a serious accident six years ago, this Qantas barista discovered she had an incredible new ability.
Stunning reaction to ‘fat’ woman on plane
Annie Foster had to avoid planes because of her large size. But one particularly difficult trip prompted an astonishing reaction.
Photos couple will never share on Insta
Jack and Becky share regular updates of their travels around the world with their fans. But they admit there is a hidden side.
Tourist stranded overseas over one beer
A father is stranded in a foreign hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage, all because of one big “mistake”.
Red-faced tourist’s embarrassing mistake
This French traveller lost her camera while holidaying. The bigger problem is, the camera is filled with naked pictures of herself.
Hiker’s bizarre find on remote island
A growing number of tourists are flocking to this remote island in Scotland to catch a glimpse of a bizarre piece of wood washed ashore.
Everyone is saying this name wrong
You’d think the world would know how to do this by now, but apparently not. This nation is furious because we just can’t say it right.
Horror discovery in airport meal
Martin Warde quickly bought a bread roll in the terminal before rushing to catch a bus. It wasn’t until later he discovered what was wrong with it.
‘Travellers’ descend on tiny town
Gypsy and traveller communities from across the UK and Ireland have descended on a small town to kick off an 800-year-old festival.
Teen’s hilarious passport confession
A man who lost his passport two years ago said he was “in hysterics” when a teenager got in touch and revealed what he’d been using it for.
‘Absurd’: Fury over outrageous bill
A restaurant in Rome has been slammed for charging tourists $132 for a couple of burgers and coffee — and the outrage was so huge, TripAdvisor stepped in.
Swimmer’s bizarre find at bottom of lake
It was supposed to be a casual swim with his dogs at a popular swimming lake. But instead, Michael Johnston made an historic discovery.
Dad’s mid-flight prank on daughter
A woman’s 15-year-long prank war with her father reached unexpected heights on what was meant to be a standard Air New Zealand flight.
Inside creepy new ‘adult-only’ theme park
In a socially conservative country, tourists are flocking to a new theme park just for adults — featuring forbidden virtual reality porn.
Family’s $203,000 nightmare after snakebite
Parents whose daughter feared she would die from a snakebite on school camp were dealt a fresh blow when they got the outrageous medical bill.
Heartbreaking story behind viral photo
It’s the photo of a dog in a forest that has broken the internet. This is why a dog truly is a man’s best friend.
‘Horrible’ reality behind Insta photo
It’s been named as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But a new photo of this holiday hotspot has social media “horrified”.
New theory on Loch Ness mystery
It’s the mystery that’s drawn millions to the town of Loch Ness since the ‘30s. But a new study may have the answer to the sightings.
Woman slams brutal restaurant rules
A woman on holidays has unleashed on a Mediterranean restaurant after it printed a list of rules for kids dining at the popular eatery.
Mysterious find in Indian Ocean trench
Inside the murky chasms at the deepest point of the Indian Ocean, divers have discovered a bizarre creature never seen before.
Aussies ignoring advice about ‘danger’ spots
Some of Lauren Bath’s favourite destinations are also ones the government warned her not to visit. This is why she went there anyway.
Hosties selling creepy items on eBay
Cabin crew from the world’s top airlines have resorted to selling used tights and unwashed uniforms to perverts for extra cash.
Titanic’s forgotten Australian hero
He was one of few Australians on board the Titanic when it struck an iceberg and began to sink — and he played a vital role in the story.
How I survived Aussie ‘murder capital’
When Michael Wayne set off to a small town once dubbed the “murder capital of Australia”, he was surprised by what he found.
First class couple sprung in ‘sexy’ mid-air act
A couple of passengers on an American Airlines flight got the attention of the first class cabin with their shockingly amorous display.
‘Am I fired?’ Hostie’s mid-air blunder
Flight attendant Maddie Peters was mortified after a passenger bumped into her and sent her tray of drinks flying — right in the lap of the airline’s CEO.
Ugly side of billionaire city
It’s a city built on insane wealth, luxury and glamour. But behind its glittering surface is a dark and unsettling secret.
Creepy detail about family’s Airbnb photo
A Kiwi family’s Airbnb stay took a disturbing turn when they noticed something odd connected to the Wi-Fi network in the house.
Two words changed my flight forever
As he took his seat on the plane, the woman bristled and stared out the window. But four hours later something stunning happened.
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