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The truth about couchsurfing
BUNKING with people you just met and have only spoken to online? These are the realities of couchsurfing — a cheap and interesting way to see the world. More Travel Ideas news
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The world’s most fascinating abandoned buildings
WHAT is it that attracts us to the abandoned and the left behind? Is it the thrill of discovering the unknown? More Travel Ideas news
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10 reasons women should travel solo
THE thought of packing your bags and saying bon voyage might terrify you, but here are 10 reasons solo travel is one of the best things you can do. More Adventure News
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What really happens at the rental car desk
STOLEN cars, gross items left behind, using cars for affairs ... you won’t believe what some Aussie travellers try to get up to when hiring a car. More Road Trips News
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Weird body statues from around the globe
WEIRD, wacky and sometimes wonderful is how some of these statues, of body bits and strange bodies, can be described.
Dunny races for Australia Day
COMPETE in the Australia Day Dunny Races at the Sunshine Coast for a slightly ... err ... different kind of celebration.
How tall is this insane waterslide?
IT has already claimed the title of world's tallest waterslide - but no one knows just how high "Verruckt" will actually be.
What happens when Hell freezes over
AS temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere plummet, it's so cold that even Hell has frozen over.
The mystery behind 'killer island'
HIDDEN away in the Bay of Bengal, this island could be the hardest place in the world to visit. Let's just say that you really don't want to come across the inhabitants. Here's why.
The mysterious ‘town in the middle of the sky’
THE mystical ancient rock-top monasteries of Meteora are definitely not for the faint-hearted. Take a look at these spectacular photos.
These cave temples will blow your mind
DEEP underground, hidden in various locations around the world, lies a series of incredible cave temples. Here are some of the most fascinating finds.
Are these the most magical places on Earth?
A SURREAL wave-shaped cave. A river of red. Here are 10 of the world’s strangest, most mysterious and simply stunning places. You won’t believe your eyes.
The ancient city that disappeared
DISCOVERED 1300 years ago, this mysterious lost city disappeared from sight when it was flooded during a construction project. It remains hidden deep underwater.
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Confessions of a wary cruise virgin
MORE Aussies are discovering the ease of shacking up for a holiday on a cruise ship. But we’ve also heard the horror stories of illness that can sweep the ships. So, what is it really like on board?
Inside the world's most luxurious bus
ONCE home to F1 stars Jacques Villeneuve and Jenson Button, this million-dollar motorhome is now a seven-star hotel on wheels.
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.
Foodies' delight at luxury lodge
ANGELA Saurine tackles a seven-course degustation dinner at the luxurious Spicers Peak Lodge in Queensland's Scenic Rim.
10 reasons women should travel solo
THE thought of packing your bags and saying bon voyage might terrify you, but here are 10 reasons solo travel is one of the best things you can do.
Inside the nude beaches you never knew existed
THEY say that nothing feels as good as going for a dip in your birthday suit. So drop your pants and grab your goggles for these nudists playgrounds.
How tall is this insane waterslide?
IT has already claimed the title of world's tallest waterslide - but no one knows just how high "Verruckt" will actually be.
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Cheap chills - Japan's ice delights
CHECK out the bright lights of this lake ice sculpture festival. The best thing: entry is free.
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The best of Nat Geo's Golden Hour
TEN amazing images from National Geographic Travel's Your Shot: Golden Hour collection.
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Perfect powder in Niseko
NISEKO ski resort in Japan has great slopes, bars and restaurants.
Hundreds of skiers trapped on mountain
AUTHORITIES have been forced to shut access to a ski field due to freak weather conditions, leaving 316 people stuck on the mountain.
Yoga in the snow
AN Alpine Wellness Retreat is being held near Hotham ski resort in Victoria this month.
Confessions of a wary cruise virgin
MORE Aussies are discovering the ease of shacking up for a holiday on a cruise ship. But we’ve also heard the horror stories of illness that can sweep the ships. So, what is it really like on board?
'Peasant' class could sink Titanic II
CLIVE Palmer will try to convince 1000 people to pay to be treated like peasants on his Titanic recreation.
The incredible $10b floating city
THE massive 25 storey Freedom Ship could fit 50,000 people and would have its own schools, hospitals and even an airport! It would drift from country to country.
Why you need a holiday before baby
IF A honeymoon is what you take right after your wedding, then a babymoon comes just before the bub arrives. News.com.au's newest mum-to-be road tests three of the best.
Scootin' in vines of the Hunter
THE CMC Rocks the Hunter festival is a great way to combine country music and the many delights of this NSW wine region.
A fine time to explore the Sydney water
YOU hardly need an excuse to visit Sydney but in October Sydney's harbour will be more spectacular than ever, says Brian Johnston.
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This is the greatest snow report in history
SNOW reports are usually all PR spin and blah, blah, blah. This one is different. This snow report borrows from one of cinema's great speeches and... trust us, you really have to WATCH IT.