Last updated: December 22, 2013

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Top 10 most outrageous stories of the year

THIS year has been huge ... and we've got the hugely outrageous stories to prove it. And the year isn't over ... yet ...

Where are the world's best resorts?

WE embark on a global tour of some of the world's most opulent hotels and resorts, from the super luxurious, to the, well, even more luxurious ...

The incredible travel photos you need to see

The incredible travel photos you need to see

THINK you've taken some awesome holiday snaps this year? Well get ready to be wowed by these top travel photos of 2013.

This could be the best airline video, ever

This could be the best airline video, ever

AN AIRLINE has released a jawdropping behind-the-scenes video that takes viewers on the ride of their lives inside the cockpit, on the runway, into the plane's engines and over some incredible views.

How much does it cost to escape your life?

How much does it cost to escape your life?

YOU'RE in a dodgy situation. You've ripped off some bad dude that now has a bounty on your head. You've killed your neighbour's cat. Here's how much it costs for a fresh start.

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Nat Geo's best travel photos of 2013

TAKE a look at 10 amazing images from National Geographic Travel's daily photo feature, Travel 365.

Round the world in four days

TWO QantasLink pilots took a 10-stop marathon journey to fly the scenic route from Canada to Australia.

Incredible moments frozen in time

IT'S only once in a blue moon you get photo opportunities like these. Check out National Geographic's best of 2013 collection.

Rare look at world's most remote locations

FASCINATING images have been released of the world's most untouched areas. Most don't allow tourists, including Hidden Valley where spacecraft are tested.

New tourist attraction not for the faint-hearted

New tourist attraction not for the faint-hearted

A TOURISM company has suspended a glass cube from the edge of a 4km high mountain, offering a breathtaking view of the sheer drop below. It's a great place to, well, hang out.

Howzat! Airport staffer saves falling toddler

Howzat! Airport staffer saves falling toddler

THIS dad will be in the bad books when he gets home after sitting their son on an airport luggage counter. Fortunately a super secutriy guard saved the day.

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What it's really like flying Swiss business

UPGRADES. We all dream about them, some of us can even tell real-life stories about them. If you're one of the lucky ones to snag a business class seat an economy seat never feels the same ...

Hilarious mobile phone crashing at the airport

STUCK next to an annoying, loud mobile phone talker at the airport this holiday season? Greg Benson demonstrates how to get under their skin. This is gold.

The bizarre reason this pilot delayed a flight

The bizarre reason this pilot delayed a flight

A PILOT delayed a flight for two and a half hours after putting in an order for a sandwich delivery from a five-star city hotel.

Secret world of hostie crash pads

Secret world of hostie crash pads

EVER wondered where flight attendants sleep once the plane touches down, and what they really get up to? Here are the rules of crew crash pads.

Did your family build this road?

HAVE you ever driven down an old country road only to wonder how it was built back in the day? Well on the Convict Trail north of Sydney, you can spend a whole day finding out, and the results are a little bit naughty.   

Clive's 'Palmersaurus' adventure land

SOME labelled his ambitious plan bizarre and tacky ... and they were right. Clive Palmer's very own Jurassic Park has opened... and it's as bad as we thought.

Australia's best places to get high

Australia's best places to ...

ALL across Australia people are getting up in the sky - in balloons, skydiving, jet planes and helicopters. Check out these awesome ways to get your head in the clouds.

How to survive a holiday with the in-laws

How to survive a holiday with the in-laws

CHRISTMAS is a time of goodwill towards all men. That includes your in-laws. Here is how to make sure you have a great time at the beach this summer regardless of the company.

The retreat that spells competition for Bali

The retreat that spells competition for Bali

'AM I really not in Bali?' That's the first thought that enters my mind when I wake up to Day One of Byron Bay's newest surf and yoga retreat run exclusively for women.