Hotel bathroom leaves guest horrified
A man staying at a hotel in New York has been left disgusted after turning on a tap and the sink quickly filling with brown water.
Travel Stories
Inside the weird world of human ‘hot pots’
Fancy chowing down on some delicious Chinese hot pot while you get near nude and take a bath? Maybe not.
Joke that could end pilot’s career
A dad visiting the cockpit with his son made a well-intentioned joke — and sparked a major incident, proving the airline industry has no tolerance for humour.
Twist for man who would ‘never fly again’
Joe Dowd loved to fly and wanted to be a pilot when he was young. But after moving from Australia to the UK, he was struck a devastating blow.
Why 36-hour flight to here is worth it
IT’S the destination everyone’s talking about. In fact, there are now around six visitors to every local at any time — and I was one of them.
Mum’s horror at holiday resort
It was meant to be a memorable holiday with her baby daughter, but now a mum is fuming after the bub contracted a horrible virus.
Passenger fuming over ‘sad’ sandwich
An Emirates passenger has vented frustration on social media, after receiving a pretty poor excuse for a chicken sandwich.
Tourist’s $887 taxi bill shock
John and Susan Barrett just needed a cab to take them five minutes to their hotel in New Zealand. It cost them close to $900.
Followers mock influencer’s ‘scam’ tour
A popular influencer known for documenting her travels and love stories has been hit with fierce backlash after cancelling her “scam” tour.
Weird ‘odour’ on flight puts crew in hospital
A mystery “odour” on an American Airlines plane has seen five crew members hospitalised as a precaution.
Passport mistake could cost you a holiday
It was supposed to be a dream trip to Bali, but instead, Lexi was forced back on a plane home because of a simple oversight anyone could make.
My best mate made my holiday hell
When it comes to travelling, the person you go with can either make or break your time away. This is why you need to pick your partner carefully.
Airline does the unthinkable
A paraplegic man has shared what he was forced to do by United Airlines attendants due to the lack of suitable equipment at two separate airports.
Airline attendant’s ‘inexcusable’ act
A flight to Florida became the trip from hell for a family that was racially targeted by two Spirit Airline flight attendants.
Brothers mortified by dad’s dating ad
A dad from the US, who posted a dating ad in a newspaper for his three sons while on holiday, has received an unexpected response from applicants.
Bizarre hobby earnt mum $17k a year
When it comes to money, Julie Rodriguez says she’s found a unique way of saving thousands which she now uses on lavish family holidays.
Country travel guru thinks we should visit
She’s the writer who told the world the 1000 places to see before they die, and Patricia Schultz thinks Aussies have overlooked a good one.
Pilots stumped by plane mystery
Pilots and passengers saw something unusual on their flight from New Zealand, which sparked a national frenzy. Years later, they’re still stumped.
Most hilarious insurance claims of the year
Bizarre animal attacks, a $20,000 blister and a nude traveller’s unfortunate mishap were some of the claims that stood out in 2018.
Aussie’s $62k Bali heartache
Far from Kuta’s busy roads, in reasonably quiet Canggu, Amethyst Chrystal thought it would be safe to ride a scooter. She was wrong.
Bizarre item on business class menu
A passenger was ready to tucker into his fancy British Airways meal until he noticed this unusual ingredient listed on the menu.
The ships breaking cruising’s oldest rule
It’s the cruise ship coup that’s started a revolution at sea as cruise lines ditch an age-old ritual for a new bizarre list.
Aussie’s $900k holiday nightmare
In a tragic instant, a couple’s dream holiday was ruined. And to make matters worse, the bills kept piling up to an astronomical amount.
Stranger’s unbelievable act of kindness
A man’s random act of kindness towards a mother travelling with her sick daughter has gone viral — and has everyone in tears.
Luxury resort’s ‘ridiculous’ rule
A luxury resort in Bali has introduced a new rule in one of its most pristine places, and Natalie Reilly thinks it’s ridiculous.
Couple shocked at cruise’s harsh truth
When their cruise ship left without them, a stranded couple was devastated — and angry. But it was all their fault.
Not using flight mode costs flyer $400
We’re always warned to switch our phones to aeroplane mode on a plane. Here’s a good reason why you should definitely listen.
Young passenger stuns Jetstar staff
Cabin crew thought they had seen it all from passengers. But what this eight-year-old boy did was unlike anything they’ve ever witnessed.
Couple reveals honeymoon disaster
This clumsy couple had high hopes for a dream trip but after a series of mishaps, they finally accepted the cold hard truth.
Why everyone’s talking about this plane
This new aircraft may look ridiculous, but its clever features make it seem better than most passenger jets out there.
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