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Courts & JusticePremiumPerth tourist jailed in Singapore for plane crash threats

A West Aussie has made international headlines and been pilloried on social media for turning his dream holiday into a nightmare, winding up in a Singapore jail instead of sunning himself on a Thai beach.

Rebecca Le May

CHAMPAGNE DREAMSPremiumCruising the Champagne region in style

Penny Thomas takes a voyage through France’s fizziest region

Penny Thomas

travel tipsPremiumLearning how to ride an e-scooter before your next trip

Familiarise yourself before you fly, writes Megan French

Megan French

WA NewsCommentsWA dubbed Australia’s underrated gem by BBC Travel

In its annual ranking, UK broadcaster BBC has named WA the 8th best place in the world to visit.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Spearwood woman charged over Perth Airport security breach

A woman has been charged with allegedly trying to go through a boarding gate for a flight without a valid ticket.

Claire Sadler

New competitionCommentsNew airline launches extremely cheap Perth to Bali flights

Perth holidaymakers will soon have a new airline option for their journey to Bali.

Taylor Renouf

THE POD WELL TRAVELLED Discover Tasmania

The travel team reveal what they love most about Tasmania, Australia’s smallest and only island State.

Penny Thomas

The Nightly Passengers ‘crying’ as seven-hour delay ruins cruise holiday

Virgin Australia customers have been left furious after their flight was delayed by over seven hours, causing about people to miss an international cruise. 

Connor Alforque

TravelCommentsAust airline falls short of safety title by just 1 point

Australia’s national airline has narrowly missed out on the title of the world’s safest – losing to our across the ditch neighbours.

Caitlin Vinci

TravelPremiumTourists splash cash in Australia's holiday hotspots

Parking nightmares and long lines at coffee shops are common in Australia's beachside towns during peak season - a period local businesses rely on.

Poppy Johnston

OUTBACK ARTISTPremiumWestern Australian outback artist on display in Yallingup

A Yallingup art gallery featuring West Australian outback landscapes is showcasing WA artist Judy Prosser’s latest works of the “wild” Kimberley. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

THE POD WELL TRAVELLED Lyrics that inspire travel

Penny Thomas, Megan French and Stephen Scourfield discuss how song lyrics can inspire travel

Penny Thomas

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Flight disruptions after jumbo jet tyres explode on takeoff

A major international airport is experiencing mounting scheduling delays after a passenger plane was forced to abort takeoff when two tyres exploded on the runway. 

Matt Shrivell

THE POD WELL TRAVELLED Travel trend predictions for 2025

The Pod Well Travelled hosts Penny Thomas and Megan French kick off the New Year with a lively episode packed with bold travel trend predictions and a brief look back at the highlights of 2024

Penny Thomas

THE NIGHTLYTragedy as Australian man dies during Bali honeymoon

An Australian man on his honeymoon with his new wife has died after being swept out to sea in dangerous swells.

Max Corstorphan

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Tragedy as Australian man dies during Bali honeymoon

An Australian man on his honeymoon with his new wife has died after being swept out to sea in dangerous swells.

Max Corstorphan

teaPremiumThe world’s biggest private collection of teapots

Megan French makes an unexpected discovery

Megan French

HOTEL REVIEWPremiumConvenience meets comfort in the heart of Sydney

Penny Thomas stays the night at the newly refurbished ibis Styles Sydney Central

Penny Thomas

JAPAN’S KII PENINSULAPremiumWalking the Kumano Kodo

Penny Thomas embarks on an ancient pilgrimage through Japan’s mountainous countryside, discovering its spiritual and scenic treasures.

Penny Thomas

The NightlyNo screens, no drama: How to get kids through long car rides

Here’s how to make it through hours on the road without all hell breaking loose.

Mary-Rose McLaren

TravelRome's Trevi Fountain restored in time for jubilee year

Rome's famed Trevi Fountain is back in action after two months of restoration work ahead of an expected surge in visitors next year.

Staff Writers

Travel stylePremiumRecovering over-packer discovers a digital hack

Megan French tests out digital packing for a trip to NSW

Megan French

WA newsCommentsPremiumWhere is everyone? Why Perth has turned into a ghost town

Areas across the city that are usually bustling with people have become unusually quiet this week, prompting some to wonder why.

Jessica Evensen

THE POD WELL TRAVELLED Stephen Scourfield’s Antarctic expedition

Join Penny Thomas and Megan French as they chat with Stephen Scourfield about his recent trip to Antarctica with Lindblad Expeditions

Penny Thomas