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Three lies solo female travellers always tell abroad

"You should never lie, but as a solo female traveller, you kind of have to."

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

'Film me - I'm Instagram famous!'

‘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

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

28 bars were closed in raids over tainted alcohol claims and undeclared receipts.

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

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

Plane seat selection can be a real pain in the neck. This surgeon agrees.

Sushi, ceviche, kokoda- should you eat raw fish on holiday?

How to be sushi smart and avoid anisakis disease.

Tropical holidays could improve your mental health, even if you get Bali Belly, say scientists

Scandinavian researchers deployed an unorthodox study to show the benefits of winter sun.

Japanese spa apologises for filthy bath water, changed just twice a year

Health inspectors found bacteria in baths, 3700 times the permitted safe levels.

Passengers separated from bags and prescription drugs in luggage-handling chaos

Backlogs of mishandled bags have caused anxiety for travellers with missing prescriptions.

Woman’s life a ‘nightmare’ returning from holiday with undiagnosed parasite

For seven years Swift lived in pain, picking up a rare parasite on a family holiday.

New Zealand hits the spot in list of top spa destinations for 2023

New year, new reason to book that fitness trip and indulge in wellness.

Stock up on medication - doctors, nurses warn

Caution that EDs in Oz and NZ are under 'extreme' pressure, expect delays.

Mystery death in Bali after student's dental treatment

Niamh Finneran Loader's family are questioning how the 25-year-old died.

Covid for Xmas? What to do if sickness disrupts your holiday

Holidaymaker questions why booking dates couldn't be changed after getting Covid.