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10 strange driving laws around the world
HAVING to drive on the ‘wrong’ side of the road can be challenging enough. But some places also hit travellers with some rather weird traffic laws ... More Travel Advice News
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Surprise for bullet train travellers
WHILE Aussie commuters are crammed in like sardines, passengers on Japan’s bullet train are living it up. More Travel Updates News
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Traveller’s appalling note to pilot
A PILOT was taken off guard by this message a passenger left on a serviette. What she did next has earned her a lot of praise around the world ... More Travel Updates News
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The truth about airline cancellations
HAVE you ever wondered why your flight was cancelled, leaving you stranded at the airport? You may be surprised to learn the truth. More Flights News
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This is how the rich and famous fly
EVER wondered what it’s like to fly as only the rich and famous can? Peter Mandel got the chance to find out. This is his luxurious, envy-inducing story.
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
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
WHAT is it that attracts us to the abandoned and the left behind? Is it the thrill of discovering the unknown?
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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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The world’s most expensive city is ...
TWO Australian cities have made a list of the world’s priciest places to live in for 2014. The cheapest places were also revealed.
The lost jewels of an ancient city
WORK began on the world’s largest pre-industrial city, Angkor, in the 8th century, and suddenly ended in the 15th century. Here are some of its most fascinating secret spots.
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.
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10 strange driving laws around the world
HAVING to drive on the ‘wrong’ side of the road can be challenging enough. But some places also hit travellers with some rather weird traffic laws ...
The truth about airline cancellations
HAVE you ever wondered why your flight was cancelled, leaving you stranded at the airport? You may be surprised to learn the truth.
10 signs you’re the worst person on your flight
ARE you a candidate for most-hated passenger on the plane? Here are 10 signs that you’re the human embodiment of all that is wrong with modern air travel.
How not to embarrass yourself overseas
SURE, the locals appreciate it when you try to master their language. But sometimes it’s far from easy. Here are some common travel phrases that are uncannily similar to inappropriate words ...
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
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
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
TWO Australian tourist spots have grabbed “top 10” accolades in Lonely Planet’s first ever collection of the world’s best places to stay.
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