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Bali and Phuket are over — we’re going here now
IT’S got beaches. It’s got palm trees. But this latest holiday playground has much more to offer. That well-oiled athlete from Rio.
Weird facts about air travel
NERVOUS flyers, look away now. From dead bodies to the likelihood of lightning strikes, these 18 facts could make you want to cancel your next flight.
Ever dreamt about a cabin in the woods?
SIX years ago, Todd Patten left the daily grind to live off-grid in a log cabin. He’s never looked back.
The ride of a lifetime
A JOURNEY along the magnificent Gordon River and its tumbling tributaries serves as a reminder of how lucky we are to be surrounded by such natural beauty.
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Bali and Phuket are over — we’re going here now
IT’S got beaches. It’s got palm trees. But this latest holiday playground has much more to offer. That well-oiled athlete from Rio.
The ride of a lifetime
A JOURNEY along the magnificent Gordon River and its tumbling tributaries serves as a reminder of how lucky we are to be surrounded by such natural beauty.
How Trump win can be good for Aussies
AS unlikely as a Trump victory may seem, there is a silver lining for Aussies if he manages to get into the White House.
How Aussies fooled North Korea
THESE Brisbane mates gatecrashed a North Korean golf tournament by convincing officials they were two of Australia’s top golfers.
Everything they say about Cuba is wrong
AMID Cuba’s tourism boom are reports of the island being dangerous, expensive and lacking provisions. But what is it really like?
‘Tourists go away! You are destroying this’
ABOUT 55,000 people call the city home, but 70,000 tourists pour into the streets every day. The locals are well and truly fed-up.
Where to find this amazing burger
THE most memorable burger you’ll ever sink your teeth into won’t be found in some American diner or burger joint. It’s half a world away.
Science plots epic pub crawl
IT’S a plan that probably could only have been hatched over several drinks. But it was mathematicians who came up with the world’s most epic pub crawl.
Couple’s record-breaking road trip
THIS couple drove 47,500km in 103 days through some of the world’s most incredible scenery. Could you and your partner survive?
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Weird facts about air travel
NERVOUS flyers, look away now. From dead bodies to the likelihood of lightning strikes, these 18 facts could make you want to cancel your next flight.
Ever dreamt about a cabin in the woods?
SIX years ago, Todd Patten left the daily grind to live off-grid in a log cabin. He’s never looked back.
‘If I can do it, anyone can’
BROOKE Saward, 25, has been travelling solo almost non-stop for four years, and she’s learnt some big lessons from her adventures.
’I realised how unsafe the situation was’
THE world can be fraught with peril when travelling, especially for women. Here’s how one traveller made it through unscathed.
Can you open a plane door mid-flight?
WE’VE all thought about it, and some of us have even tried to do it. But it is actually possible to open a door of a plane while it’s in the sky?
How Trump win can be good for Aussies
AS unlikely as a Trump victory may seem, there is a silver lining for Aussies if he manages to get into the White House.
Honey? I think we have a problem
BEC and Justin were camping with their kids when a furry friend tried to join the fun. When they shooed him away, he came back with his mates.
Threats to close Uluru to tourists
ULURU could be off-limits to tourists after its traditional owners threatened to close the iconic landmark in anger at the federal government.
‘This city has to be kidding?’
IT’S often derided as a big country town and that’s because it is. How this Australian city has got on the list of must-see places in 2017 is anyone’s guess.
7-day Cup cruise cheaper than flights?
AUSTRALIA’S largest cruise operator Carnival Australia is sending a quaddie of ships to the Melbourne Cup as four superliners deliver 8000 guests.