In the minds of Australians and many around the world, this was a terrifying inferno island – helplessly overcome by last year’s bushfires and razed to the ground with little left behind. The deadly bushfires were certainly devastating for Kangaroo Island, a patch of rugged...
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People flock to see volcano erupt for first time in 6000 years
Tourists have gathered near an Icelandic volcano that has erupted for the first time in more than 6000 years. Incredible pictures show Mount Fagradalsfjall in Geldingadalur, southwest of Iceland’s capital Reykjavík, spewing rivers of molten lava after spending thousands of years dormant. The eruptions began...
Thredbo Winter Season 2021: Ski pass sale starts March 31, new activities and events announced
Season passes are back, kid’s programs will return, and brand new experiences will be unveiled when Thredbo kicks off one of its most anticipated ski seasons ever this year. The NSW alpine resort is bracing for a roaring trade this winter, following a muted 2020...
Investigative journalist points finger at world governments in new MH370 book
A French reporter who has spent years investigating the peculiar case of the MH370 flight claims the Malaysia Airlines plane was brought down by the US government, alleging the entire mystery surrounding the missing aircraft had been manufactured to hide the truth. The 400-page book,...
Silversea’s 139-day world cruise sells out in one day
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 cruise around the world, set to sail around the southern hemisphere...
New China landmark ‘too crazy to exist’
A 100m “bending” bridge has opened in China. Some people on Chinese social media have said it was “too crazy to exist”. The Ruyi bridge, located in the Zhejiang province, south of Shanghai, was first revealed in 2017, before opening in 2020. Initially, the designs...
Australia’s cheapest airfares revealed as domestic flights hit four-year low
Flight price drops designed to lure travellers after COVID-19 lockdowns have contributed to the lowest domestic airfares in four years, new data reveals. However, while flights might be cheap, travellers are being warned of higher costs they could be fronted with elsewhere as the tourism...
Five things travellers should do when booking a hotel
Experts have revealed the common mistakes guests make when booking a hotel room that means they often pay more than they should. Here are some of the simple ways to make sure you get the best room while keeping your costs low. John McMahon, the...
Flights slashed to $20 on Jetstar for today only
Just for today, Jetstar is slashing domestic fares to just $20 – but you’ll have to be part of its Club Jetstar membership program first. From 9am AEDT on Friday, until 9pm unless sold out prior, the budget airline will slash the cost of 12,000...
Tropical islands you could buy for less than a studio apartment in Sydney
We all know how hard it is to crack into the Australian property market. And if you’re finding yourself out of luck, maybe you’d be better positioned to buy your own private island – for less than the cost of a Sydney studio flat. With...