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Shocking TikTok shows tourists packed into Thailand tourist attraction
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Why this popular European country wants to change its name
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Airbnb host justifies leaving a chore list and charging a cleaning fee - here’s why
Last year travellers noted a disturbing trend in holiday rentals and BnBs.
American tourists slam Buckingham Palace in brutal reviews
The US visitors didn't hold back when it came to the beloved UK building.
US expat loses it over 'insane' sound only heard on Aussie beach
An American woman living in Australia has been left baffled by this “insane” noise.
Traveller uses ChatGPT to write ‘passively aggressive’ complaint to airline
'I am writing to express my extreme frustration and disappointment,' the AI chatbot wrote.
Man dies at popular tourist hotspot in Australia
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Obese 'kitty king' becomes top-rated attraction in Polish city
The fat feline has a flawless five-star rating on Google Maps.
Couple confess the truth about life as a travel influencer in series of videos
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One of the world’s biggest airports admits it massively failed in 2022
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Jennifer Lopez announces major travel project
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Air New Zealand discount fares for Gisborne and Napier flights extended
Fares to and from these destinations will be reduced for the rest of February.
End of an era: Major nation plans to scrap passport stamps
Passport stamps may be a thing of the past for this popular holiday destination.
Eye-watering cost of insane celeb holiday
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Airbnb surprise quarterly results following online backlash
Despite fed-up guests ditching BnBs for hotels, the travel site is not going anywhere.
US traveller's bag flown to Tahiti rather than Auckland as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle
The couple were shocked to see their Apple Tags show up on the French Polynesian Island.
Climate emergency: Expert on how hotels can cut their carbon footprint
Hotels must respond to growing customer demand for sustainable properties.
The $18 travel accessory travellers are going crazy over on
The item has since sold out in many stores.
‘Absolute chaos’: Air NZ passengers caught in huge queues
Passengers are stuck in 45-minute queues as the airline attempts to process bags.
New York Times: Packed With Tourists, Japan Returns to Economic Growth
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