TRAVEL
Blogs
European Insider

The European Insider

How do you conjugate the Spanish verb 'to be lost?' What's the cheapest way to fly from Stuttgart to Oslo via Ibiza? If you're planning on a European holiday, it pays to speak to the insiders. Enter David Whitley. A debauched interrailing trip led to the Guardian newspaper's student travel writer of the year award and 42 European countries to date ... The Ultimate Trip

The Ultimate Trip

Justin Jamieson is the founder and publisher of Get Lost Magazine, an internationally circulated magazine for travellers thirsty for inspiration for different, adventurous, unusual and amazing holidays that they will never soon forget. From hidden beach chill outs to sculling rice wine with a Vietnamese elder, we seek out the fix for serious travel junkies. Richard Ryan, Malaysia Insider

The Malaysian Insider

Richard moved to Malaysia in 2004, and is our expert expat. His stories on life in and around KL will leave you salivating for satay and belly laughing at his many misadventures.

Be sure to read his Insider's Guide to Malaysia for all the goss from the ground.

 Getaway

Getaway

For exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, head to Getaway's Insider blog. Here you get to see what really happens on the show when the cameras aren't rolling. From embarrassing stories to exclusive travel tips, here's your chance to catch up with your favourite presenters up close and personal.

DON'T MISS

Dirty weekends

Dirty weekends

 From sleeping under the stars in a luxurious outback tent to breaking out the feather tickler in a CBD hotel, there's a cheeky option for every fun-loving couple.
Aphrodisiacs around the world

Aphrodisiacs around the world

Whether you're going away for an extra-special Valentines break or you're planning on...
Family fun in Rotorua

Family fun in Rotorua

Noses may wrinkle in Rotorua, but you soon get used to it and there's so much to do in...
Meet the elephants of Thailand

Meet the elephants of Thailand

Lampang is the only city in Thailand which still has horse-drawn carriages as public...

Holidays
Flights
Hotels
Cars
Activities
advertisement

LATEST PARTNER DEALS

ChristchurchFROM$363.00 Los AngelesFROM$1467.00 BrisbaneFROM$82.00 MelbourneFROM$77.00 Los AngelesFROM$1484.00
Want more?

View all partner deals

DEALS IN YOUR INBOX

Want the latest deals delivered straight to your inbox?

Sign up now
MEET OUR INSIDERS
Stan SweeneyHong Kong Insider: Stan SweeneyStan Sweeney is an Australian who has lived in Hong Kong for the past four years. She is is on the road around Asia for two weeks every month.

POPULAR ARTICLES

  Most viewed today
 Europe's cheapest AND most stylish new hotelsA new alternative to hostels, Pod hotels have taken Europe by storm and offer travellers a stylish, albeit tiny place to stay. They can be just a series of small containers, with barely enough room for a bed and a bathroom. But they do the job — somewhere to sleep in relative comfort, and at an affordable price. And now they're taking Europe by storm.
 Unexpected change to Thailand's visa lawsWithout much fanfare or information available from embassies and consulates, Thailand has once again changed its visa laws for travellers entering the country from one of its land borders.
 Top nine ridiculous place namesAustralia may boast some of the funniest sounding place names in the world, but it doesn't have a monopoly. Scattered across the globe are towns and villages with names so unfortunate that it's hard not to feel sorry for the locals.
 Aussies to be turned away from the USA as of 12 JanuaryThe US Department of Homeland Security will start turning away Aussies who arrive without a new online travel visa as of 12 January.
 Paris: Luxuriate!Paris has a fashion culture, so it should come as no surprise that the city has ample pampering opps for the indulgent traveller.
 Sydney: Where NOT to goDon't waste your time when you're on holiday in Sydney. Find out the over-hyped spots to avoid (and where to go instead).
 Best places for a dirty weekendIgnite your passion by opting for one of Australia's more adventurous, quirky or secluded retreats.
 Heavy hosties given the heave-hoIndia's national airline, Air India, has come under fire after sacking ten female cabin crew members for being overweight.
 Buxom babe boards bannedAmerican winter gear manufacturer Burton has come out with a range of snowboards that have heated up controversy both on and off the slopes. Their Love line of boards feature naked and nearly-nude models inspired by 1970s Playboy magazine models, and are a hit with their core demographic, males aged 18-24. But not so much with parents, politicians and employers at New England ski fields.
 Really stupid mythsWhenever you hear the phrase 'legend has it', what normally follows is a tale of ludicrously far-fetched proportions.