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Tourists told: Turn off phone, get discount
A RESTAURANT owner near Jerusalem is on a mission to save culinary culture by making diners a simple offer: Turn off your mobile phone and get a 50 per cent discount. More Middle East News
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Crown Prince of Dubai cheats death
THE Crown Prince of Dubai is filmed untangling his parachute to narrowly escape death during a skydiving festival. More World Travel News
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The world's tallest, fastest, scariest waterslide
THE world's tallest and fastest waterslide is being built right now. Will you take the ride of your life? You might think twice after taking a look at these terrifying pics. More World Travel News
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You've been warned: It's raining poo in Rome
LOCAL authorities can't afford to clean up the starling poo covering Rome's streets this year. More Europe News
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New Zealand's hidden holiday gems
THINK New Zealand is all about rugby, bungee jumping, and Sauv Blanc? Nuh-huh. New Zealand’s hidden gems are all-natural and we list the best.
Sunsets to remember in Fiji
SARAH NICHOLSON discovers some hidden gems that offer an insight into the Fijian archipelago's culture and heritage.
From the catwalk to city walks
TRAVEL is a regular part of life for Auckland fashion designer Trelise Cooper who never stops looking and learning from her experiences.
Marooned with One Foot in the sand
WHEN you're stranded on one of the most beautiful islands in the South Pacific Ocean, just relax, explore and enjoy the pristine surrounds.
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Outrage over plan for nude beach
THIS country is one of the last you'd expect to set up a nude beach. And the locals are already protesting the move.
The country trying to get rid of 'trashy tourists'
THAILAND is considering slapping a $16.60 entry fee on tourists in a move that it hopes will prevent 'trashy' visitors from entering the country.
Monster smog chokes millions
FLIGHTS cancelled, schools closed and visibility reduced to a few metres - that's now daily life for residents of one smog-bound city.
Why are all these backsides on display?
AND why should you try to get there next year? Photographers have captured amazing moments from Japan's annual Nada Fight Festival.
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Explained: Why this church is shaped like a penis
REMEMBER this American church? It bears a striking resemblance to an obnoxious part of the male anatomy. Now we know why it was built that way.
A bizarre ‘bat-toad’ spotted in Peru
WHAT’S wrong, bat got your tongue? This bizarre alien-like photograph captures the moment a cane toad bit off more than it could chew.
A touch of Europe in the Caribbean
THESE three laid-back Caribbean islands are home to relaxed locals and good diving, writes Ingrid Piper.
Mystery of revolving Egyptian statue solved
THE mystery of a 4000-year-old Egyptian statue that was caught on camera rotating for no apparent reason has been solved.
You've been warned: It's raining poo in Rome
LOCAL authorities can't afford to clean up the starling poo covering Rome's streets this year.
From abandoned island to mega fun park
A CONTROVERSIAL plan has been unveiled to transform a man-made, abandoned 'rubbish island' in Venice into a theme park. The developer insists the floating city won't be blemished by it.
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People and Planet Photo competition
The world is an incredible place. Check out this year's collection of breathtaking images from this year's People and Planet photo competiti...
Round the world in four days
TWO QantasLink pilots took a 10-stop marathon journey to fly the scenic route from Canada to Australia.
Tourists told: Turn off phone, get discount
A RESTAURANT owner near Jerusalem is on a mission to save culinary culture by making diners a simple offer: Turn off your mobile phone and get a 50 per cent discount.
Kingdom courts art of the ages
HOME to the world's biggest collection of Islamic art, Qatar's wonders are distinctive and varied, including a mystical 'inland sea', colourful souks, and a famous corniche.
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.
Beastly lesson in dining etiquette in Kenya
FROM the chilling to the colourful, there's much to see on Kenyan safari and you can do it as close to the animals or in as much comfort as you like.
Haggle hard for souvenirs in Marrakesh
WHEN it comes to tackling the bazaars of Morocco, you're never too young to learn all the tricks to buying what you want at an agreeable price.
Wild about this amazing Kenyan safari
THIS playground of the rich and famous is home to many beautiful animals, too, writes Sheridan Rogers.
Not quite the world's edge
THE Argentinian city of Ushuaia has been famous for many things, not least as the southernmost outpost of the Earth, writes Brad Crouch.
Polar exploration with a luxe touch
THERE'S a wilderness in the Antarctic that will leave you breathless but on the Silver Explorer warmth is never far away, writes Brad Crouch.
Boom and crack on Arctic cruise
AN expedition deep into the fjords of the northern Arctic Circle sees ice providing a stunning landscape and soundtrack.
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Mayan pyramid bulldozed for land-fill
ONE of Belize's largest Mayan pyramids has been bulldozed and its stonework crushed to extract rock for a road project.