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.
Warnings
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.
Drink driving laws tourists should know
ROAD rules may be similar from country to country but drink driving limits can vary wildly — leaving travellers vulnerable to fines and even jail.
‘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.
How limiting travel could worsen Ebola
EXPERTS have warned that travel restrictions could actually end up making West Africa’s Ebola epidemic worse. Find out how.
Shocking truth about sex assaults overseas
THEY thought they were in paradise, but Aussie travellers assaulted abroad may actually end up behind bars due to local laws. This is what you need to know before you go.
How we fly is about to change
IT’S the most annoying thing about getting on a plane, but from today, it’s all changing for the better.
Airlines on alert as eruption begins in Iceland
THOUSANDS of small earthquakes have rattled the volcano, located deep beneath the Vatnajokull glacier in Iceland, in the last week.
Iceland raises aviation volcano alert
ICELAND has raised its aviation alert for the restless Bardarbunga volcano to red, indicating that some type of an eruption was either imminent or in progress.
Ebola survivor’s bizarre speech
DR KENT Brantly’s first public statement since contracting Ebola in Liberia kicked off all well and good, but it wasn’t long before his speech took a bizarre turn.
Sex ban on dry route
A 500km-stretch of the Barkly Stock Route in the Top End has seemingly been declared sex free. Boooo!
The shocking truth about air travel
IT’S one of the world’s deadliest diseases, so it’s little wonder that the thought of Ebola spreading has sparked panic. But it’s far from the only killer ailment you can catch on a plane.
Aussies warned over African travel
AUSTRALIANS travelling to countries affected by the Ebola virus face the risk of becoming stranded if the outbreak worsens.
Car driven through fence on to tarmac
UPDATE: Runway reopened after woman drives car through a fence and on to the tarmac at Brisbane Airport.
Airport fears in new terror scare
A SECURITY clampdown has been ordered on airports with direct flights to the United States as fears grow that rising tensions in the Middle East could spill-over into terrorism.
Dangerous theme park returns
AFTER six deaths, countless injuries and numerous lawsuits the world’s most insane theme park is back.
No fare? Qantas changes FF points
QANTAS has announced a major overhaul of its frequent flyer program, saying the changes are ‘fairer’. What does that really mean?
Why locating MH370 is so difficult
THE search for MH370 has been set back by poor weather conditions but is that the only factor hampering recovery efforts?
Where you’re most likely to be kidnapped
WE’VE all experienced a few holiday hiccups — missed flights, lost luggage … but kidnappings? We take a look at the seven countries you’re most likely to be held for ransom.
Terror group claim jet attack
THE unknown group sent a threatening and highly encrypted email which said: “You kill one of our clan, we will kill 100 of you as pay back.”
US issues flight bomb alarm
THE UNITED States has issued a warning to all overseas airlines flying to the country of a terror attack involving explosives hidden in shoes.
New fears over bird flu in China
A SPATE of bird flu cases in China has experts watching closely as millions of people and poultry move before the lunar new year holiday.
Qantas offshore move ‘inevitable’
QANTAS’ decision to move the maintenance of its ageing Boeing 747 fleet offshore was inevitable, Warren Truss says.
Man dressed as Woody arrested on sex charges
A MAN dressed as Woody from Toy Story faces sex charges for groping women in Times Square. He’s the latest in a string of costumed bum-grabbers in NYC. No, really.
Canada ‘colder than Mars, North Pole’
THE northeast US prepared for heavy snow and frigid temperatures that are affecting flights as Canada recorded temperatures colder than Mars.
Volcano vents 5km-high fury
El Salvador’s Chaparrastique volcano has begun to erupt, sending nearby residents scurrying for safety as an ash cloud some 5km high is blasted into the sky.
Fears flight may have spread measles
PASSENGERS who took a flight from Jakarta to Perth on the weekend may have been exposed to measles. Know anyone on the flight?
Tourists found dead in hotel room
TWO tourists found dead in their hotel room in Nepal last week died of gas poisoning caused by a malfunctioning heater, a forensic expert says.
Massive delays at Melbourne airport
AIRLINES are still trying to get back on track after a slowdown caused by technical issues at Melbourne Airport’s control tower.
Parkinson’s link to insecticide sprays
FLIGHT attendants forced to spray insecticide through aircraft cabins may have given them Parkinson’s disease.
How to survive world’s most dangerous situations
THIS military training camp is a place so tough not even active participants really want to be there. But what they learn here will save their lives.
Five innocent crimes that will get you jailed
FROM seemingly innocent gestures, to being the wrong sex, these are some of the bizarre reasons used to jail someone. Sound far-fetched? It happens and for the oddest reasons.
Host ‘violated’ by Airbnb nightmare
A WOMAN who rented out her apartment feared her suspicious male guests were drug dealers. But the reality was more disturbing.
Schoolies risking life to balcony hop
POLICE will again warn schoolies not to risk their lives by hopping between balconies at high-rise buildings on the Gold Coast.
Disease warning for Schoolies
TAKING steps to avoid diseases like rabies should be as important to Schoolies heading abroad as warnings about sex, drugs and alcohol, doctors say.
Traveller walks into glass door, sues
WOMAN who sued after suffering life-threatening injuries when she walked into a glass door in her bikini during a holiday in Barbados could ‘create chaos for the tourism industry’.
Fires: Reduce your travel risk with these steps
AS BUSHFIRES ravage NSW, we talk to experts about what you can do if you’re caught in a natural disaster situation while travelling either in Australia or overseas.
60 seconds of terror as tornado hits resort
SOME thought they were under attack. Others swore they could hear a freight train hurtling along the road or a plane about to crash. But it was a mini tornado that terrorised a seaside resort.
Flights cancelled as storm hits NZ capital
SEVERE winds have cancelled regional flights in and out of Wellington as wild spring weather blows through.
Kuwaiti medical test will ‘detect’ gay travellers
KUWAIT’S director of public health says a new medical test will be used to detect homosexual travellers so they can be barred from entering the country.
SeaWorld’s bizarre invention for killer whales
IT’S something you would expect to see in a gym. It’s certainly not something you’d never expect to see at SeaWorld. So what have they rigged up for the killer whales?
The hidden truth about travel illnesses
THEY are the debilitating and deadly diseases that hit months after you return from your holiday. And vaccinations won’t always protect you. Here’s the truth about travel illnesses.
How to avoid baggage fees forever
Excess baggage can drain your holiday cash quicker than a souvenir shop. But are you daring enough for the alternative?
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