Last updated: March 03, 2014

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Coolest aircraft ever launches

THE world’s largest aircraft has been unveiled in Britain and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. Apparently it will “change the world”.

11 experiences set to disappear

THEY’RE a lifelong dream for some, but with the earth in the grip of an “extinction crisis” these 11 amazing experiences could disappear in your lifetime.

The truth about couchsurfing

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.

The world’s most fascinating abandoned buildings

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?

10 reasons women should travel solo

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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.

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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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Hotel owner gets revenge on TripAdvisor

“YOU have ruined me! You have set my therapy back some six months.” The owner of a hotel has hit back at guests who left a negative review on TripAdvisor.

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.

World’s most terrifying drives

World’s most terrifying drives

BUCKLE up for a tour of highways with hairpin turns, steep cliffs, narrow lanes, extreme weather and dizzying heights.

Inside a creepy, abandoned hospital left to rot

ABANDONED TB HOSPITAL

THESE incredible photographs show an abandoned hospital that’s been left to rot. It was once used to treat tuberculosis, but is now full of empty patient beds and stained bathtubs.

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When is the best time to book a flight?

FINALLY, there’s a scientific answer to that magic number of days before a flight when tickets are at their cheapest.

Diving dollar hurts Aussie adventurers

AUSSIE travellers have been hit hard by the falling dollar, so where are the two best places to stretch your dollar further?

Hotel owner gets revenge on TripAdvisor

Hotel owner gets revenge on TripAdvisor

“YOU have ruined me! You have set my therapy back some six months.” The owner of a hotel has hit back at guests who left a negative review on TripAdvisor.

Things you should pack when you travel, but don’t

Things you should pack when you travel, but don’t

WANT your holiday to run a little more smoothly next time? Here are eight items that will turn you into the MacGyver of the holiday set.

Inside Australia's best resort

THIS luxury resort has just been named the number one place to stay in Australia. So what’s it really like? For starters, you get your own pool in your suite!

These are the best islands in the world

DREAMING of an escape to an island paradise right about now? Here are the top 10 places you should head to, according to TripAdvisor.

Sunbathing visitor causes a scene

Sunbathing visitor causes a scene

HE’S a sunbather who weighs two tonnes, has attracted plenty of stares from Perth beachgoers and could get angry if approached. And he’s still on Sorrento Beach.

Buddha to reach for the heavens

 Golden Buddha

A GIANT Buddha is set to join the list of huge man-made Australian icons after the South Australian government approved a project that could become a tourism drawcard.

World’s best hotels revealed

World’s best hotels revealed

TWO Australian tourist spots have grabbed “top 10” accolades in Lonely Planet’s first ever collection of the world’s best places to stay.