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Top tips for terrified travellers
FORTY per cent of people say flying is anxiety-filled and terrifying. Flight attendant Amanda Pleva wants to help.
‘You can’t grab women on a plane, guy’
A WOMAN complained about being groped on a plane, but it was next to impossible to press charges. She took matters into her own hands.
How to reclaim that middle seat armrest
IT’S one of the unwritten rules of flight etiquette that the person in between gets to use the armrests. Here’s how to reclaim your territory.
Tourists killed in horror bus crash
A TOUR bus has ploughed into the back of a truck on a US highway, killing at least 13 passengers and injuring more than 30.
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Weirdest animals to fly economy
DANIEL the Duck won over the internet this week, but he’s not the only farmyard animal to take to the skies.
Find a 5-course, 5-star meal for $39
INTERNATIONALLY renowned Aussie chef Curtis Stone has set sail for more culinary success, adding cruise ships to his restaurant repertoire.
The world’s cheapest holiday destinations
NO, BALI is not on this list. Here are the seven cheapest destinations you probably haven’t thought to visit.
You’ll never need to book a hotel again
SOMEONE has designed a fully-equipped house that you can literally pack up and bring with you on your travels. Seriously.
Aliens, or a top-secret weapon?
EERIE images show a series of disc-shaped holes appearing in the sky. What does it mean?
Couple’s Greek ‘holiday from hell’
WOLF whistling construction workers aren’t who you want to spend your holiday with. This unlucky couple booked a hotel that was far from finished.
What NYC does better than Sydney
THEY’RE both exciting global cities, but there’s a crucial difference that makes Sydney a pale comparison to New York City.
Why the world should turn Japanese
“HAVING just returned from my second visit to Japan, I’m struck by the vast differences between them and us.”
Four-year-old speaks seven languages
VIDEO: little girl switches effortlessly between English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and Russian on live TV talent show.
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Top tips for terrified travellers
FORTY per cent of people say flying is anxiety-filled and terrifying. Flight attendant Amanda Pleva wants to help.
‘You can’t grab women on a plane, guy’
A WOMAN complained about being groped on a plane, but it was next to impossible to press charges. She took matters into her own hands.
How to reclaim that middle seat armrest
IT’S one of the unwritten rules of flight etiquette that the person in between gets to use the armrests. Here’s how to reclaim your territory.
Five ways to wreck a bucket list trip
YOU’VE dreamt of getting there and when you do, it disappoints. Chances are it isn’t the icon, it’s you.
Expedia’s inflammatory email to customer
“EVERYONE I show, they laugh and think it’s a joke. No one can believe a company as credible as Expedia would ever do something like this.”
World’s second-best hotel is on our doorstep
IT HAS 48 elegant guest rooms in a 140-year-old building with an award-winning restaurant, but it’s not as expensive as you’d think.
Find a 5-course, 5-star meal for $39
INTERNATIONALLY renowned Aussie chef Curtis Stone has set sail for more culinary success, adding cruise ships to his restaurant repertoire.
Place better than Great Ocean Road
VICTORIA’S most scenic highway doesn’t deserve its title as Australia’s best holiday drive. This stretch of road is far superior in every way.
You’ll only see this in the Outback
YOU could be serenaded by Elvis, slapped with a tuna, or watch a town swell to 50 times its size. Here are some of our most true blue festivals.
The cheekiest way to travel
FROM weekend breaks to full-blown beach holidays: would you shell out for someone else’s adventure? These Aussies are optimistic.