Izusek | E+ | Getty Images Checking a bag at the airport has gotten pricier for travelers — and harder to avoid. A checked bag is one stored in a plane’s cargo hold during a flight. While that service was free in years past, it’s now standard for major airlines to charge for checked bags, … Read more
One in five people on NHS waiting lists plan to holiday abroad this year without travel insurance – risking falling ill overseas, and incurring hefty healthcare fees. There are currently more than 6.4 million adults waiting for consultant-led treatment, and a further 1.6 million waiting for a diagnosis – with many unable to take out … Read more
Australian writer Yang Hengjun has received a suspended death sentence in China, almost five years after he was initially arrested. The government was appalled at the news, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said. “This is harrowing news for Dr Yang, his family and all who have supported him,” she said. Watch the latest news and … Read more
Today, there’s more reason than ever to explore the historic streets that trace the path of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, where crumbling storefronts and run-down warehouses are being given a new lease of life thanks to a new generation of forward-thinking creatives. If you’ve visited Bangkok in recent years, you may well have stumbled into … Read more
A travel vlogger has shared their real life “Instagram vs reality” moment after a trip to what should have been a picturesque waterfall in Bali took an unexpected turn. Scottish content creator Dale Philip posted a video on TikTok earlier this month detailing his visit to the popular Pengempu Waterfall near Ubud. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
A young couple travelling around Australia in a ‘Troop carrier’ has revealed what it’s like living on the road. Chelsea Grech, 23, used to work as an outdoor education instructor at school camps while her partner James Dickson, also 23, was a diesel mechanic in the mining industry. They quit their jobs to begin their … Read more
Growing up watching the beachside lifestyles seen on Channel 7 soap hit Home and Away, Jana Padfield knew she didn’t want to stay in the UK. After a tough childhood, battling illness, and losing close family members, she left the old country at the age of 18 with a one-way ticket in 2013. WATCH THE … Read more
A major highway in Sydney’s north has reopened after a fallen tree caused several lanes to close. All northbound lanes were closed on the Pacific Hwy at Turramurra on the upper north shore after a tree fell and brought down power lines on Friday morning. Southbound traffic was also heavy on the highway, with motorists … Read more
So, in the spirit of adventure and transformative experiences, continue ahead for our travel guide to witnessing this year’s total solar eclipse. Before you go, don’t forget to brush up on eye safety guidelines, like using a special-purpose solar filter secured over your optics until the total phase of the eclipse begins—that’s when you can … Read more
A grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Boeing on Wednesday is set to report fourth-quarter results and answer to investors eager to hear how a midair blowout on one of the plane maker’s new 737 Max 9s could reverberate through the aviation industry … Read more
