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The secrets of a five-hour work day
THESE people chucked in the monotony of their regular jobs to work wherever — and whenever — they liked. Here are their best secrets.
Unsettling noises you hear on a flight
FROM thuds and creaks to the rare, loud blast that makes passengers panic, these are the noises you’ll hear on a flight and what they mean.
How this guy’s $70k trip cost just $540
A SAVVY traveller splashed out on a luxury, round-the-world trip worth $70,000, but thanks to some smart savings, it cost him just $540. Here’s how.
I had to lie to survive in this place
IT IS a spot considered too dangerous to enter, especially for women. That’s why bending the truth is a necessary part of getting by here.
The secrets of a five-hour work day
THESE people chucked in the monotony of their regular jobs to work wherever — and whenever — they liked. Here are their best secrets.
How this guy’s $70k trip cost just $540
A SAVVY traveller splashed out on a luxury, round-the-world trip worth $70,000, but thanks to some smart savings, it cost him just $540. Here’s how.
I had to lie to survive in this place
IT IS a spot considered too dangerous to enter, especially for women. That’s why bending the truth is a necessary part of getting by here.
My strange encounter with Leopard Man
THIS is what happens when you row to a remote beach and deliver cookies to a reclusive man tattooed with leopard spots.
How Narcos got it wrong about Colombia
ARRIVING in a country known for drugs and crime, Sally had legitimate concerns. Here are some common myths, debunked.
How to score cheap flight deals
JETSETTERS planning their overseas jaunts can save hundreds of dollars on airfares by carefully choosing their first travel destination.
Unsettling noises you hear on a flight
FROM thuds and creaks to the rare, loud blast that makes passengers panic, these are the noises you’ll hear on a flight and what they mean.
Website glitch good news for flyers
AN ONLINE glitch resulted in insanely cheap airfares to Europe and a lucky few have managed to nab tickets before it was rectified.
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.
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?
Why you can’t sleep in hotel beds
IT TURNS out there’s a really cool reason you toss and turn in an unfamiliar bed. Dr Karl explains first-night effect.
How to be a terrible resort guest
FROM overbearing self-entitlement to overindulgence in the overflowing booze, going on holiday is no excuse for bad behaviour.
Hotels are watching your every move
IN THE hotels of the future, there will be nothing to gripe about. Everything you could possibly want is just a voice-control command away.
Airbnb host’s sleazy sex confession
AN Airbnb host has admitted to filming people having sex on hidden cameras and he swaps the footage with other online landlords.
Where the sharks are this summer
THERE have been 16 attacks on this stretch of coastline in less than two years, but scientists have no idea why they are congregating.
Travel tragedy: Mistake that killed Nicole
KATE Fitzsimons thought her sister’s trip would bring happiness in her life — not the horror moment that would end it.
Silent killer we should talk about
IT DOESN’T matter if you’re fit or unfit, male or female, wedged in cattle-class or sitting in the pointy end of a plane.
Why you want to be sick reading in cars
DO YOU ever feel like vomiting whenever you read a book during a car trip? This neuroscientist says you can blame your “idiot brain” for that.
Do cookies drive up flight prices?
THERE’S a longstanding rumour that flight prices increase each time you return to the website. So is this something to look out for, or just a travel myth?
The trick to seeing Fiji for $2 a day
FANCY a tropical getaway for less than the price of a cup of coffee a day? Here’s how to get score a holiday on the cheap.
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