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Why the aisle seat is better than the window seat
Ah, it’s the age-old question that’s been dividing people forever: which is the best seat on the plane – aisle or window? Well, thank goodness for you, I have the answer. Sure, my workmate and lunchtime jogging buddy Zack Frohloff might tell you otherwise (and you can read all about that here if you’re into LIES) …
WOW! Introducing the world’s first airline for tall people 😲
Updated at 12pm on 1 April 2019. Sorry, tall friends! Emu Airlines is nothing more than an April Fools’ Day joke. We hope you found it emusing 😜 Scroll down to the bottom of this post for some real airlines that have all your tall-travel needs covered. Like the rest of Australia, we here at …
9 out-of-office messages only Australians would use
The holidays are finally here and you know what that means, don’t you? Yeah, yeah – Christmas, the joy of giving, yadda, yadda, yadda. But really it’s time to craft that perfect out-of-office message to make your colleagues, business partners and workmates laugh, and – most importantly – make them jealous of your holiday plans. …
9 signs you’re a Bali Bogan (but don’t even know it)
Bali? Why would I go to Bali? Sure, it’s gorgeous, with amazing beaches, markets, and cultural experiences. But with all the partying, binge drinking and spot-you-from-a-mile-away Aussies, I could just go to the Gold Coast, right? These were just a few of the thoughts I had when my partner suggested that he and I go …
10 things you’ll only ever experience travelling in Australia
Some travel experiences are so quintessentially Australian you’ll only find them here. How many have you had? 1. BYO restaurants BYO is a time-honoured tradition in Australia, but the rest of the world has yet to catch on to our genius. Free BYO remains the holy grail, but we’re okay with ‘corkage’ fees – within …
BIG IDEAS: 16 of the best Next Big Thing nominations
Have you heard the Big News? To celebrate our 18th birthday, Wotif is building Australia’s Next Big Thing and you get to help decide what and where it should be. We started by calling for nominations from all over the country, and we were inundated with thousands of clever, quirky, original, and meaningful ideas. It …
10 pets who do holidays right
There’s more to our pets’ lives than just cuddles on the couch, morning walks, and leftovers. Many pets are also holiday experts – even more than some of us humans. Here are 10 cute, cuddly, fluffy, mischievous, and adventurous pets who know exactly what great holidays are made of. They’ve all been nominated by their …
10 things people from NSW NEVER say on holiday (outside their home state)
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of QLD and NSW battling it out to decide which state is the most awesome. But QLD-NSW rivalry is about more than sport and it’s impossible for us to leave our competition on the footy field. It influences every part of our lives, including how we holiday. A …
10 things Queenslanders NEVER say on holiday (outside of QLD)
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s State of Origin – when QLD and NSW battle it out to find out which state (or at least which 17 Rugby League players) reigns supreme. It’s a time of fierce competition, but the rivalry doesn’t end when the series does. For you see, Queenslanders and New …
10 things QLDers and NSWers never say on holiday
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s State of Origin – when QLD and NSW battle it out to find out which state (or at least which 17 Rugby League players) reigns supreme. It’s a time of fierce competition, but the rivalry doesn’t end when the series does. For you see, Queenslanders and New …
