Insane demand for 139-day cruise from Sydney
A luxury cruise line had such intense demand for a five-month long cruise journey, it sold out in a single day. Luxury cruise line Silversea says it has sold every spot on its 139-day...
’His leg was literally rotting away’
A Melbourne man on a working holiday in Vietnam faced the battle of his life to save his leg after an “unlucky” incident while riding a scooter left him with a “gruesome” infection.
After living...
‘We were expecting the worst’
In an incredible tale of survival, three men have beaten the odds and survived a horror helicopter crash off the coast of New Zealand.
The three pilots from Southern Lakes Helicopters — who are some...
Sick tourist stranded over insurance error
A British tourist left in a coma after falling ill on holiday is stranded overseas after her insurance company refused to cover treatment and medical evacuation, her family says.
Heather Maskell, 62, was on holiday...
‘Very real risk’: Recovery plan revealed
New Zealand Police have revealed details of a recovery plan for the eight bodies on White Island after Monday’s volcanic eruption, following reports up to seven of them have been seen from above.
“Shortly after...
Uber’s bizarre new $3000 service
If you’re willing to drop $3000 on a rideshare, this mode of transport with Uber may be the most exhilarating — albeit expensive — mode of travel you’ve ever taken.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience is perfect...
Big mistake that led to Virgin’s nosedive
It’s the seven-year war Virgin Australia hasn’t been able to win.
A battle to get out of the red, make some money and at the very least manoeuvre away from its shares trading at near...
Travellers using risky hack to go overseas
Travellers may be risking the spread of COVID-19 with a sneaky loophole that guarantees them an overseas holiday. In an effort to prevent the further spread of new mutations, many governments have started requiring...
$200 trick will change how you fly
When it comes to a long-haul flight, nothing gives you more angst than the thought of being squished elbow-to-elbow next to a painful passenger while huddled into a single economy-class seat.
But a simple upgrade...
Fiancee’s eerie post before escape
A terrified Canadian woman has fled several kilometres on foot after her Australian fiance was shot dead in a carjacking in New Zealand.
Armed police are hunting an armed killer, after the Australian’s body was...
