Tourists wishing to visit the Italian city of Venice will have to pay a fee for the first time as part of a trial to deter daytrippers at peak times. Day visitors will pay an $A8 access fee from 8.30am to 4pm (0630-1400 GMT) from Thursday unless they have an exemption. Residents of the Veneto … Read more
He’s battled Australia’s unpredictable wildlife and desolate outback roads. But having made three-quarters of a lap of the country on his motorbike, it was something else that stopped US adventurer Max Cramer in his tracks. “I’d rather hit an emu going 110km/h and have to be medevac’d back to the States, than had my bike … Read more
Planning a holiday? After reading this, you may not want to. One British traveller has revealed the countries she would never visit — and one will shock you. First on Eva Bacchoo’s list is the picturesque Cape Verde, an archipelago country off West Africa comprised of 10 volcanic islands. Trends, culture and exclusive features: Sign … Read more
Tourists are being warned to remain vigilant about ATM scams in Bali after a woman was this week deported for using credit card skimmers. Fresh alerts have been issued for travellers to be on the lookout for skimming devices and other signs of scams — including makeshift signs declaring ATMS are out of order. Tourists … Read more
Travelling or planning a trip anytime soon? American flight attendant, Cierra Mistt, has shared the ultimate tip for getting upgraded to first class — and she says it works almost every time. Mistt started her now-viral video by saying her hack to get a free upgrade was top secret. Trends, culture and exclusive features: Sign … Read more
Vacationing as a parent of young children is almost not a vacation — you’re still an around the clock caretaker and the children’s tantrums are amplified by exhaustion and new experiences. Having recently taken a trip to Singapore’s Sentosa Island, I believe I’ve found an ideal location for a family holiday that will be an … Read more
A Noosa resident has divided opinion with an angry post about a person taking up public parking spots by “camping illegally”. The man, who did not want to be named in this article, posted a photo to a community Facebook page showing a car bearing an L-plate parked at Noosa Woods Bay. The car had … Read more
A popular campsite on Queensland’s K’gari island will be temporarily closed for an upgrade to facilities sparked by “high visitor demands”. Central Station, located in bushland west of the island’s Eurong township, will be closed from April 15 as Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service undertakes “major facility upgrades to communications and visitor facilities”. Camping will … Read more
Qantas has begun a massive week-long sale on domestic Australian flights. The airline has discounted over one million seats on almost every route across the country as part of a week-long “Australia Red Tail sale”. Domestic Economy sale fares start from $109 one-way, with more than 34 routes on sale for under $150, for travel … Read more
Geisha and maiko (teenage apprentices training to become geisha) are women who perform Japanese traditional arts such as singing, dancing and playing instruments to entertain customers while they dine and drink. Many of them work and reside in Gion, an elegant and historic quarter of Kyoto — one of Japan’s most popular tourist cities. When … Read more
