Dumb reason people get locked up in Dubai
THIS city projects itself as a modern, sophisticated and welcoming spot for Western tourists. But when things go wrong, they go doubly wrong here.
Warnings
‘Buy Bintang and have your fun that way’
AS PERTH teenager Jamie Murphy arrives home after his Bali ordeal, an Indonesia expert has warned tourists to be wary of police entrapment in the holiday hotspot.
Warning to tourists: ‘Don’t report rape’
A CHARITY has issued an extraordinary warning to tourists as a “terrified” British woman who says she was gang-raped in Dubai faces jail.
Aussies warned to avoid Jakarta
THOUSANDS have gathered outside the city’s largest mosque calling for the governor to be arrested after he allegedly insulted the Koran.
Rockets land near popular tourist town
TWO missiles landed near the popular Turkish resort town of Antalya, and amazingly nobody was killed after they hit a depot used by a fishing company.
Unprecedented strikes to hit travellers
IMMIGRATION and border force officers will walk off the job over a week as the public sector union ramps up strike action over a 1000-day pay dispute.
The tourist spots social media has ruined
YOU know those places you’ve seen all over your Instagram feed and are dying to go to? That might be a bad idea. They’ve all been ruined.
Surprising travel fears for Singapore
IT’S known as one of the cleanest and safest places in southeast Asia. But a new health panic has Australian authorities worried.
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Delays expected at airports today
TRAVELLERS are being urged to brace for delays at Australia’s major airports today, as strikes by immigration and border protection staff resume.
’Don’t over-react to terrorism’ plea
INTERNATIONAL travel should be getting easier not harder, argues the world’s peak tourism body following an ‘over-reaction’ to terrorism.
Your travel plans might be screwed
TRAVELLERS are being warned their international flights could be impacted next week as border and immigration staff plan to walk off the job.
Aussie tourists on Zika alert in US
The US state of Florida is the latest favourite to be hit with the Zika virus, and Aussie travellers are warned to take precautions.
Bali flights resume after ash cloud
FLIGHTS to and from Bali will resume this morning after planes were grounded due to volcanic ash from Mount Rinjani.
Social media brag costing your privacy
TECHNOLOGY has made travel easier in many ways, but it’s also created a new set of security risks travellers may not be aware of when on holidays.
Security ramped up at Oktoberfest
WITH Europe reeling from a series of terror attacks, the organisers of the world’s biggest folk festival are not leaving anything to chance.
Aussie’s ‘poisoning’ scare in Bali
A PERTH woman had part of her pancreas removed due to suspected methanol poisoning after a night of drinking.
Woman pushed by gorilla, feared for life
AN AUSTRALIAN woman honeymooning in the wild feared for her life for a split second when she became the target of a silverback gorilla.
Where coup attempt will hurt Turkey
AS THE fallout continues from the aborted military coup in Turkey, this is where analysts say the hurt will be really felt — and it affects all of us.
Map shows how dangerous France has become
THIS is the map showing the places in France where Australians need to exercise a high degree of caution, and it’s quite worrying.
What Brexit means for your UK passport
MANY Australians enjoy the luxury of boasting a British passport, so what will change for them after Britain voted to leave the EU?
Aussie holiday favourite on Zika list
AS health experts race to stop the Zika virus, Indonesia has been added to the list — which could affect Bali’s honey and babymoon industry.
Did Disney ignore gator warnings?
A MAN claims he warned Disney an alligator had chased his son at the park last year but they looked the other way as rich guests enjoyed feeding them.
Two dead in Bali after tidal waves
TWO tourists are dead after tidal waves flooded South Bali, crashing into cocktail bars and infinity pools in the picturesque location.
Whopping catch amid Paris floods
ONE man has landed a huge haul from a Paris river as floods force famous museums to evacuate artwork.
Travel alert over Anzac terror fears
THOUSANDS of Australians travelling to Turkey for Anzac Day have been warned to stay away from the country’s two biggest cities because of terrorist attacks.
Plane debris ‘almost certainly MH370’
TWO pieces of debris found in Mozambique are “almost certainly from MH370”, Australia’s transport minister says.
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Reschedule unbooked travel plans call
PEOPLE heading overseas for Easter have been urged to consider rescheduling their travel to avoid airport chaos caused by striking CPSU members.
Strike action to delay Easter breaks
TRAVELLERS on Easter breaks will face delays due to strike action by Customs and Border Protection staff at airports and cruise terminals.
The deadly war Turkey is losing
A SPATE of deadly terror attacks on two fronts and a government clinging to power as it fights a war with itself. This is a war Turkey is slowly losing.
Cruises turned off by Bali terror fear
FEARS of a terrorist attack in Indonesia have prompted two more Australian-based cruise ships to leave Bali off its itinerary.
Terror attack warning for Indonesia
THE Australian Government has warned terrorists may be in the “advanced stages” of preparing terror attacks in Indonesia, including Bali.
Are your holiday plans ruined?
ONE of the most powerful storms on Earth hit Fiji on the weekend, wiping entire villages off the map and leaving at least 10 dead. This is what you need to know.
Travel fears over virus outbreak
PREGNANT women have been warned not to travel to the Americas as officials scramble to combat the devastating Zika virus outbreak.
Nearly 10,000 police to keep Bali safe
BALI police officers are being deployed on New Year’s Eve and will be concentrating on tourist hot spots for Australians where terrorists have struck before.
Mexico’s deceptive highway from hell
AUSSIE surfers see this coastline as the holy grail for its world-class waves and tequila. But locals know the roads at night are a kamikaze run — and tourists are road kill.
Aussies’ trip to Mexico badlands
ON A search for untouched beaches, two surfers made two simple decisions that may have led them to trouble in Mexico.
Australia’s terrorism blind spot
WHILE all eyes are on Islamic State’s bloodthirsty campaign in the middle east, Australia should be more worried about the terrorism risk much closer to home.
Flights cancelled as ash cloud returns
JUST when it seemed like it was safe to return to Bali, the ash cloud is back and forcing more airlines to cancel their flights.
US issues global travel alert
THE United States has issued a rare worldwide travel alert warning of “increased terrorist threats” in multiple regions.
Grisly secret hotels won’t discuss
AT THE Beverly Hilton, room 434 was infamous, attracting a crowd obsessed with death. So much so, the hotel had to get rid of it.
Taxi scam ‘almost ruined my trip’
BY THE time Leah realised she had been conned it was too late. It all started with one seemingly innocent taxi ride.
Border Force strike to cause airport chaos
HUGE delays are expected at Australia’s international airports today as thousands of Border Force workers walk off the job.
Trouble in paradise for Maldives
IF you’re planning a getaway to the Maldives you may want to reconsider after a state of emergency was declared in the honeymoon island nation.
Groundhog day for Aussie travellers
JUST when Aussies thought it was safe to go back to Bali, another volcano eruption has shut the airport and stranded thousands of travellers.
Qantas warned of Russian missile threat
AVIATION authorities say long-range missiles fired from Russian warships could cross under the flight paths of passenger planes.
Embassies warn of terror attack threat
THE US and Australian embassies in Malaysia have warned of a potential terrorist attack at a popular hawker street for locals and tourists.
Australian woman’s death prompts photo withdrawal
NORWAY is removing pictures from its tourism website of people posing dangerously on the iconic Trolltunga cliff after death of Kristi Kafcaloudis.
Something horrible happened here
THIS place is stunning and hugely popular with tourists, but it also has a seedy underbelly of sex and mob justice. It has been the scene of an unimaginable horror.
Aussies flirting with danger in Thailand
THE bombing in Bangkok was horrifying, but it wasn’t necessarily surprising. Thailand’s status as a popular tourist destination defies its hidden dangers.
Backpacker sex for visa scandal
FEMALE backpackers working on southeast Queensland farms are being coerced into performing sexual favours in exchange for visa sign-offs.
Shameful conditions at Bali resort
WHEN an Australian model visited this Bali resort, he witnessed something so distressing that he was moved to petition the government.
Is this the world’s murder capital?
WHILE Aussie tourists flock to Central America, there’s one country we might want to skip after new figures reveal it is notching up 22 murders a day.
‘The teeth were crunching on my head’
AN AUSSIE teenager almost died after being attacked by five marauding lions in a game reserve in South Africa.
It’s time for some common sense
THEY can run twice as fast as Usain Bolt’s world-record speed. And tourism officials are desperate to warn of the dangers, with an Aussie the latest victim.
Still flying over the danger zone
IT’S the latest airspace to be declared a no-go zone. But many airlines can still fly over it if they choose and it’s up to you to figure out which ones.
City may be wiped off the map
IT is one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. But if Islamic State gets its way, there is a terrible fate that awaits this city.
Aussie skiers slip up on home slopes
AUSSIE skiers are putting their bodies and wallets on the line when they hit the slopes in New South Wales and Victoria.
Where you’re most likely to be murdered
PLANNING an overseas holiday, or a move to a new country? You may want to consult the “murder map” before you go.
Pervert preys on backpackers
FOREIGN female backpackers say they were propositioned for sex by a ‘perverted’ Darwin businessman who had offered them work and a place to stay.
Are Aussies walking into danger?
MORE than 10,000 Australians will descend on the Gallipoli peninsula this week, but are they walking right into a serious terrorist threat?
Couchsurfing predator jailed for rape
AN Italian policeman who lured women to his home through his Couchsurfing.com profile has been convicted of raping an Australian teenager.
‘Couch-surfing rapist drugged Aussie girl’
A POLICE officer who invited women to stay with him via Couchsurfing.com has been accused of a string of horrific sex attacks, including on a young Australian girl.
First photos of cruise ship ‘terror’
“IT WAS really dark and there were relentless downpours.” These images show what it was like on board the cruise ship that neared a cyclone in Queensland.
‘Sickbags are everywhere’
A PASSENGER has revealed what it’s like on board the cruise ship that ended up right in the danger zone of the monster storm that’s battering Queensland.
Airports closed as Marcia nears
QANTAS and Virgin have cancelled flights and a number of airports have been closed as QLD braces for the full force of Cyclone Marcia today.
Jetstar slammed for selling cheap Bali flights
JETSTAR is copping criticism for promoting cheap fares to Bali at a time when two Australian men are facing execution on the Indonesian island.
Passenger plane comes under fire
THREE rounds have been fired at a packed passenger plane, including one that penetrated the cabin and wounded a girl, in a case that highlights the dangers of flying into this airport.
‘Mafia island’: From paradise to bloodshed
THERE’S something odd about the death of a tourist this week which has sent shock waves around a tiny island in Thailand. And it’s not the first time …
The place no airline will fly to
THE last remaining international airline offering flights to this destination has just called it quits. So why won’t anyone fly here?
New terror threat in Indonesia
AUSTRALIANS travelling to Indonesia have been advised to exercise high caution following intelligence that terrorists may be planning attacks in the country.
Sydney siege prompts travel alert
THE lone wolf attack at the Lindt cafe in Sydney has prompted the US State Department to issue a rare worldwide travel alert for its citizens.
Hidden danger of being a pilot
PILOTS take on a lot of assumed risks when they step into the cockpit but there are very real hidden dangers that plague them as well.
‘Women are not safe in India’
IT’S been two years since the horrific gang rape of a student in the Indian capital shocked the world. But according to the victim’s family, the safety of women has not improved in the country.
Reckless traveller? You’re on your own
LAST year the Government helped more than 15,000 Australians in trouble overseas. Now, its warning those who do illegal or reckless things that they shouldn’t expect assistance.
‘Terrorists planning to blow up five planes’
THERE are reports that terrorists are plotting to blow up passenger planes flying between European cities as part of a Christmas “spectacular”.
Live shark spotted at Bondi Beach
A SHARK sighting has emptied Bondi Beach on one of the hottest weekends of spring. It comes after two great whites were found in the nets this week.
The world’s worst housesitter?
IMAGINE going on holidays, putting your precious home in the hands of a friend, then getting an email with these shock pics …
G20 luxury jets out of plane sight
PLANE spotters will have their work cut out for them if they are to catch a glimpse of prized presidential jets landing in Brisbane for next month’s G20 summit.
The resort town plunged into hell
VIOLENCE. Gunfire. Looting. Destroyed buildings. Lawlessness has taken over at this stunning, popular resort area, with terrified tourist forced to flee to safety.
Travellers may face airport delays
THE immigration minister warns travellers they may face delays boarding flights as a result of tougher airport security measures.
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