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Weird Aussie spots you might not know
AUSTRALIA really is a weird and wonderful place. And these are the most interesting, hidden gems most tourists miss.
Pilot gets creative testing new plane
A BOEING pilot decided to have a little bit of fun when doing an engine testing exercise of a new plane and it’s amazing.
World’s longest suspension bridge opens
THE world has a new longest suspension bridge, which has just opened in Switzerland. But you don’t want to be crossing it during a storm.
Aussie with the best job ever
MIKE Dalley’s job involves luxurious tropical islands and stargazing with the world’s biggest celebrities. Prepare to be seriously jealous.
Weird Aussie spots you might not know
AUSTRALIA really is a weird and wonderful place. And these are the most interesting, hidden gems most tourists miss.
Pilot gets creative testing new plane
A BOEING pilot decided to have a little bit of fun when doing an engine testing exercise of a new plane and it’s amazing.
Is this the world’s creepiest motel?
LEGEND has it that the victims of a mysterious plague haunt this lonely motel in Nevada. But that’s not even the creepiest thing about it.
New craze involves glass walls and butts
GLASS-WALLED swimming pools are at the centre of the latest Insta trend. Frankly, we’re surprised it took so long.
Nervous flyers, look away
FROM an airport at the edge of a cliff to sandy beach landings, these are the world’s craziest airport landings. Consider yourself warned.
Qantas’ 1986 style guide is all class
IN A gift from the style gods, Qantas has unearthed a guide for flight crew from 31 years ago. We’re talking big prints, shoulder pads and, yep, plenty of perms.
Surprising thing people do on flights
WATCH TV, read or sleep: those seem to be good ways to kill time on a flight. But thousands of flyers have found something even more interesting to do.
Europe’s best-kept secret
IT’S possible no one outside Slovenia knows how to pronounce its capital, Ljubljana. That in itself makes it feel undiscovered.
Secret spots only flight attendants know
THEY travel the world for a living and have uncovered more than a few hidden travel gems. Airline staff spill the beans on where they love to go.
Aussie with the best job ever
MIKE Dalley’s job involves luxurious tropical islands and stargazing with the world’s biggest celebrities. Prepare to be seriously jealous.
Luxury hotel costs less than you think
IT has seven stars and rooms comes with a personal butler. But it’s not as ridiculously expensive as you’d expect and there is a good reason.
Insane pictures of first ‘convertible’ jet
THE luxurious ‘convertible’ private jet features a glass ceiling, cinema zone, double-bed cabin and its own dining room. It costs over $130 million.
What goes on at a silent retreat
OBVIOUSLY there is no talking so what happens when you try not to speak for three days? If you hate chatting to strangers you are going to love this.
World’s longest suspension bridge opens
THE world has a new longest suspension bridge, which has just opened in Switzerland. But you don’t want to be crossing it during a storm.
‘This moment is your holy grail’
AFTER trekking through dense jungle, Julia was within just a few feet of the magnificent mountain gorillas.
Iceland not what you think it is
WHILE the nordic island is undeniably beautiful with its raging waterfalls and geothermal hot springs, the landscapes are only half its charm.
What goes on in the world’s richest town
A CONSTANT stream of celebrities and money tends to define the chic ski town of Aspen, but just as much happens off-piste as it does on the slopes.
Snow arrives ahead of wild weather
BLIZZARD conditions have developed in Australian ski resorts as a freezing blast of Antarctic air sweeps in from the Southern Ocean.
Thredbo kicks off Aussie ski season
AUSTRALIA’S leadings snow resorts officially kicked off their 2016 winter seasons over the long weekend, with some impressive early, well, party conditions.
Crew’s sordid tales of life at sea
CREEPY guests. Random hook-ups. Cruise workers have revealed wild truth about working at sea — the good, the bad and the ugly.
Extreme way to avoid high cost of city life
SAMANTHA Martin and her husband have opted out of city life to save money. Their solution may not be for everyone.
How to see Europe for half price
IF THERE is one thing better than soaking up the Mediterranean sun, it’s doing it for a fraction of the usual cost.
Crazy cruise rides you didn’t know about
PULL up a deck chair, kick back with a cocktail and relax, right? Sure, but then you’ll be missing out on these amazing rides.
How to turn seven days off into 17
ARE you running low on annual leave days? Find out how you can still score a proper holiday in 2017 — without upsetting the boss.
Get 56 days off with just 20 days of leave
WANT to get the most out of your holidays next year? Here are the days you need to book to get the most out of your annual leave in 2017.
‘I make it clear I won’t sleep with them’
DON’T even think of asking her to dinner. This lingerie and bikini model travels at the expense of older men, and it makes her “feel like a princess”.
