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![Is it safe to travel to Iceland? Volcano closes tourist attractions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Is it safe to travel to Iceland? Volcano closes tourist attractions
A second eruption has swallowed houses in South Iceland and shut tourist attractions.
![Air NZ flight U-turns after mechanical fault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Air NZ flight U-turns after mechanical fault
Flight NZ24 from Auckland to Vancouver was required to turn back to Auckland.
![No socks for Christmas: Barefoot Tours' guide to grounding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
No socks for Christmas: Barefoot Tours' guide to grounding
No socks please, we're Kiwis: The guide sharing the joys of grounding with tourists.
![Don't touch the taps! Why you should avoid hot showers after long flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Don't touch the taps! Why you should avoid hot showers after long flights
A long, hot shower is normally a top priority for travellers at the end of a long flight.
![Seven tips for surviving seasickness from the world’s roughest ocean](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Seven tips for surviving seasickness from the world’s roughest ocean
The sea round Antarctica fills even the most seasoned sailors with apprehension.
![Hilarious plane prank goes viral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Hilarious plane prank goes viral
Warning: When falling asleep on a plane next to Brits, do so at your own peril.
![Take a Coromandel holiday approved by science*](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Take a Coromandel holiday approved by science*
*Side effects may include sunburn and ice cream cravings. Always read the label.
![Doctor issues warning to travellers using the contraceptive pill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Doctor issues warning to travellers using the contraceptive pill
Dr Desai says this travel trick could prevent potentially life-threatening blood clots.
![Paris battles bedbugs: RWC host city calls emergency meeting over infestation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Paris battles bedbugs: RWC host city calls emergency meeting over infestation
The city of light has found something unpleasant in the corners of its hotels and metros.
!['Film me!' Viral midair meltdowns only add to plane drama, says civil aviation rep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Film me!' Viral midair meltdowns only add to plane drama, says civil aviation rep
'Film me - I'm Instagram famous!'
![‘Sick’: Passenger says son's nut allergy led to family being kicked off flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
‘Sick’: Passenger says son's nut allergy led to family being kicked off flight
Travellers were asked not bring nuts onto the plane, but a nasty surprise was on the menu.
![Kiwis seated by 'farting dog' refunded - but more can be done to stop flight flatulence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Kiwis seated by 'farting dog' refunded - but more can be done to stop flight flatulence
Travellers who raised a stink about being seated next to a flatulent dog won a refund.
![Greek bars accused of reselling unfinished drinks back to tourists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Greek bars accused of reselling unfinished drinks back to tourists
28 bars were closed in raids over tainted alcohol claims and undeclared receipts.
![Life begins at 55, especially if you're travelling solo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Life begins at 55, especially if you're travelling solo
Your perfect travel group might be a hashtag away.
![Tourist couple 'fighting for lives' after fall from Dubrovnik walls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Tourist couple 'fighting for lives' after fall from Dubrovnik walls
The couple fell 10 metres from the mediaeval fortifications at the picturesque town.
![Aisle or window? Spine surgeon says the right choice can save travellers pain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Aisle or window? Spine surgeon says the right choice can save travellers pain
Plane seat selection can be a real pain in the neck. This surgeon agrees.
![Australian Tourist reveals disgusting side effect of long-haul travel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Australian Tourist reveals disgusting side effect of long-haul travel
A Sydneysider has returned from Europe with more than souvenir pictures.
![Should I cancel my holiday to Europe because of the heatwave?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Should I cancel my holiday to Europe because of the heatwave?
An historic heatwave in southern Europe is making some travellers rethink their plans.
![Tragic update from family of man medically evacuated from Bali](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Tragic update from family of man medically evacuated from Bali
The family's ordeal began 10 days ago, when the man collapsed on holiday to Bali.
![Aussie OnlyFans star’s unpleasant discovery in Amsterdam bed and breakfast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Aussie OnlyFans star’s unpleasant discovery in Amsterdam bed and breakfast
The influencer said she thought she “was tripping”.