Rising risk of selfie deaths at tourist spots
The risk of a selfie-related injury or death is so great that it has become a “public health problem” that needs urgent attention, according to researchers.
The risk of a selfie-related injury or death is so great that it has become a “public health problem” that needs urgent attention, according to researchers.
The tourist was hesitant to share the clip, warning viewers it was “gross” – but she also thought it was hilarious. It has since gone viral.
An elderly man faces life in prison after being charged with importing heroin worth more than $5m in his suitcase and a handbag.
These travellers have provided a mechanic a great example to warn those pursuing “van life” what not to do.
Arriving at Bali’s main airport will look a little different for travellers with new precautions in place after a recent spike in monkeypox.
Aussies have been warned to be extra cautious on this popular Bali strip after a video of an alleged thief went viral.
New strict rules for Aussie travellers which could see their visas cancelled have been introduced.
A disability pensioner has spoken out about how she’s unable to visit her dying son in the US despite spending $15,000 on flights.
Sydney motorists have been warned to allow for “plenty of extra travel time” this morning after a collision in the city’s east has caused heavy traffic.
Japan has warned Aussies and other tourists to “stay away” from a popular location – known for being crowded – on three specific days.
Indonesia has cleared up a huge rumour about Bali – with a warning for Aussie travellers.
Indonesia has a message for Australians as they try to better control tourism on the popular holiday island of Bali.
About 90,000 Australians come from this major Middle Eastern country but a collapsing security environment has prompted a stark warning from the government.
Eight-year-old Aliyah Ayash’s skull split “like a boiled egg” after falling off a diving platform at a popular Bali bar.
An Australian passenger has been arrested after an alleged bomb threat was made on a flight bound for Perth from Singapore.
Peter Dutton has been sensationally accused of seeking to politicise the Israel-Gaza conflict just hours after he received a high-level briefing about the attacks.
Tourists travelling to Bali have been warned of new travel precautions after a recent spike in Nipah virus cases overseas.
Dozens of flights out of a major Australian airport were cancelled after pilots went on strike over “substandard” pay.
Authorities have warned of the growing risk of inexperienced tourists trying to take the perfect selfie, as difficult bush tracks are flooded with those looking for content.
Tourists and locals are being warned to stay alert after multiple reports of a huge crocodile at a popular travel destination.
An Aussie skier revealed he was just two hours into his trip when “disaster struck”and he needed to be medically evacuated off the mountain.
People are being warned about the dangers of taking selfies after a woman fell 50m down a cliff face at a popular tourist spot.
There’s been a surprise reaction to Bali’s newly released dos and don’ts list amid the hotspot’s crackdown on misbehaving tourists.
Aussies hoping to travel overseas during the Christmas holidays are being warned to book their flights now or risk being slugged with a massive bill.
Commuters in one Aussie city have been warned to brace for travel pain after workers voted to bring the rail network “to a halt”.
Two major Australian airports are bracing for their busiest day in years this week, with one introducing a unique way to reduce stress.
A tourist returning from Bali has sparked a health alert after visiting a hotel and Bunnings while infectious with a highly contagious illness.
A strange new travel warning for “severe and life-threatening diseases” is in place for Bali and other tourist hotspots.
Travellers should prepare for major disruptions as Australia’s largest airports are severely impacted by bad weather and controller shortages.
Burning Man’s days-long flood-related driving ban has been lifted as wild scenes of a mass ‘exodus’ emerge from the doomed festival.
Not knowing about this tiny yellow machine can land tourists a huge $300 fine in Italy.
Bali launched an intense crackdown on foreigners this year with new figures now revealing just how many Aussies were sent packing.
Aussie travellers are being warned to be on the lookout for a new type of scam in Bali, after a woman snapped a photo in Burger King.
The City of Melbourne has made a huge call on short-term rentals amid the housing crisis and Airbnb is not impressed.
Nearly 1000 children needed to be rescued after being locked in cars in one state, as parents were issued a warning about safety.
Dramatic footage shows the scary moment tourists ran for their lives as a violent storm hit a popular holiday island.
Aussies travelling to one major European country have been urged to exercise caution amid a heightened terror threat following reported Koran burnings.
An Australian couple have had their dream European holiday shattered after suffering a serious fall while travelling in Croatia.
Some tourists heading to Bali are being ripped off before they’ve even landed on the popular holiday island.
One of the most popular sites in Europe is making a huge change due to concerns of excessive tourism.
A confused Aussie tourist has asked why he keeps seeing these “everywhere” in Bali, with frequent travellers warning him to keep his feet away.
An Aussie man has gone viral after he shared a clip of a Japanese police officer pulling him up over a frowned-upon act while he was walking the streets.
After a devastating fire ravaged this residential Hawaiian street, one house remained untouched amid the devastation. This is what saved it.
Aussie travellers set to go overseas have been urged to check their vaccination history after two cases of an infectious disease were recorded.
A 24-year-old Aussie man has revealed the “annoying” and “typical” tourist scam he fell victim to while travelling throughout South-East Asia.
Australians have been issued with a fresh warning about travelling to this location.
The moment four missing Australians were found floating on their surfboards after 36 hours has been captured on video.
A viral video has revealed why some Brits refuse to ever go barefoot at the beach, while others have claimed the “tiny” reason has “unlocked” a new fear.
Australian travellers have been urged to exercise a “high degree of caution” in this popular tourist destination for a disturbing reason.
Police said concerns desperate Hawaiians could stumble over dead bodies led them to close access to a town as tje death toll reaches 80.
The death toll from Hawaii’s devastating fires has spiked. About 1000 people remain missing and a town has been completely destroyed.
There are six things Aussie travellers need to be mindful of to stay out of trouble in Bali as five foreigners are deported.
Aussies hoping to flee winter for a European getaway have been stunned to discover one big issue hampering their plans.
It may feel like everyone is in Europe right now … but in the next few years travellers could be avoiding the holiday hotspot.
Uber’s boss has revealed plans to “go after” a new market as the company posted a 14 per cent rise in revenue and its first ever quarterly operating profit.
The UN says an iconic European city should be added to a list of heritage sites “in danger” due to an array of alarming factors.
An Australian traveller has praised a Bali local for alerting her to this trick and saving her from losing a stack of cash. Others weren’t so lucky.
Aussies are being warned to rethink their travel plans as extreme weather conditions continue across the northern hemisphere.
Aussies and tourists alike better think twice before acting up on the island after officials revealed their latest bold move to combat unruly behaviour.
People heading to Bali are being warned to avoid one area due to potentially deadly waves.
A Melbourne woman was forced to pay $1500 or risk not getting her passport back in an unusual ordeal at Bali airport.
Heartbreaking before and after pictures show the aftermath of a blaze that continues to rip through the Greek Islands – with one five-star resort completely destroyed.
Sydneysiders could be in for commuter chaos this morning due to urgent track repairs, with passengers warned to expect delays.
It may be one of Bali’s most stunning beaches, but it’s notoriously dangerous with officials warning tourists of its grim reality.
There is a big reason people are fighting for Antarctica to be dumped from bucket lists as the mostly pristine continent grows rapidly in popularity.
This holiday hotspot looks picture perfect from the outside but it is actually grappling with a severe problem that is threatening to cause mayhem.
An Air France passenger is seeing red after he came across a blood-soaked patch of carpet on his flight from Paris to Toronto.
Australian tourists heading off to France are being urged to stay alert as travel authorities warn of terrorism threat.
Experts have revealed the big problem about tourist expeditions to the Titanic wreckage, situated 4000m below the Atlantic Ocean’s surface.
A champion skydiver has died after an accident on her last jump, but friends have remembered her for “doing what she truly loved”.
Tourists have been warned that they could be targeted by rioters as unrest sweeps one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations.
Travellers have been warned to prepare for delays for the third day in a row, as cancelled flights leave thousands in the lurch.
The school holidays have gotten off to a bumpy start with multiple issues with flights in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane causing passengers long delays.
A tourist filmed carving his and his girlfriend’s name into the walls of the Roman Colosseum faces a huge fine as Italian authorities vow to find the man.
Australians holidaying in Europe have been issued a blistering warning about walking around the town in their swimwear.
Travellers hoping to enjoy a European summer next year will be forced to cough up a fee and apply to travel to dozens of locations.
The photo shows the happy couple smiling at the wedding of their friends just hours before the horror crash.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Corporal James Grandy has revealed what happened in the hiker’s final moments, as her family travel to Canada.
An Aussie has revealed the tiny reason that got him deported from Bali and why he didn’t see it coming at all.
Motorists have been warned to remain vigilant this King’s Birthday long weekend, with some drivers facing double demerits.
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