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Bali flight scam risk and tips to avoid them
Bali flight scam risk: report AUSTRALIAN travellers booking trips to Bali have been warned they are two-and-a-half times more likely to buy fraudulent tickets than the average. The claim was made in a new report released by Riskified, which also stated the travel sector is more at risk than other verticals because of the global nature of doing business. Some of the common ways travellers are being duped include ...
Journey Through Cambodia & Vietnam: Solo Adventures and Luxury Cruising
Journey Through Cambodia & Vietnam: Solo Adventures and Luxury Cruising There’s something magical about travelling, and my recent journey through Cambodia and Vietnam was nothing short of transformative. Beginning in Siem Reap, the gateway to the stunning Angkor Wat, I spent three days immersing myself in history, spirituality, and the warm embrace of Cambodian culture before flying to Phnom Penh. From there, my journey took a luxurious turn aboard ...
ETIAS coming May 2025: What it means for your European holiday
Starting in 2025, travellers from over 50 countries, including Australia and New Zealand, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) visa waiver to enter the Schengen Area, even if just in transit. The Schengen Area consists of 27 European nations, such as Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, and Spain, which have eliminated internal border controls and standardised entry requirements, allowing visitors ...
Are the days of the Incoming Passenger Card finally over?
Qantas is joining forces with the government to trial a digital alternative. In 2024, the only thing worse than painstakingly filling out the onerous Incoming Passenger Card on an arriving international flight might be having to ask to borrow a pen from the crew or a fellow passenger. Now, Qantas is finally bringing the future to the present, embarking on a trial of a digital equivalent in a trial ...
“I Wouldn’t Come Here”: Oslo’s Odd Tourism Ad Goes Viral
In a bold and unconventional move, Oslo, the capital of Norway, has captured global attention with a tourism campaign that seems to defy logic. Instead of showcasing its breathtaking fjords, rich Viking history, or vibrant cultural scene, Oslo’s latest ad bluntly declares, “I wouldn’t come here.” This unexpected approach has sparked a wave of curiosity and amusement across social media, quickly turning the campaign into a viral sensation. The ...
Emirates’ first retrofitted 777 aircraft featuring its latest cabin interiors takes off
The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service. The aircraft took a total of 37 days for a complete revamp and entered service four days ahead of its officially announced deployment schedule. Watch this timelapse video offering a glimpse into how the first Emirates 777 cabins were gutted, fitted and refurbished by the airline’s seasoned in-house engineering team. ...
