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Safari special: Lake Manyara

TOPICS: Adventure Wildlife Manyara Region United Republic of Tanzania OK, so Australia got thumped and the vuvuzelas were annoying, but one thing most of us took away from the World Cup frenzy of this winter was a renewed appreciation for Africa's potential as a holiday destination.

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Kidnapped for kicks

TOPICS: Adventure Weird Mayhem and miniskirts — I paid to be kidnapped by an all-girl gang.

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100 things to do before you die

TOPICS: Adventure Weird If you knew your time was fast running out, what would you do? Think about it ... look past your job, your lifestyle and your comfort zone, and pretend for...

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I'm on fire!

TOPICS: Adventure Gold Coast Australia Queensland It's getting pretty hot up here on the Gold Coast! I'm up here at the Movie Stunt Experience where I've been flying off wires, jumping off platforms, finding...

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Unbelievable tales of survival

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Your holiday horror stories

TOPICS: Adventure Laos Yosemite National Park Kashmir United States California Pakistan Punjab Most people's holidays go off without a hitch, but from time to time a truly hairy situation can rear its head. Check out these chilling tales of ninemsn...

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Aussie ski holiday tips

TOPICS: Adventure If you're keen to play in the white stuff this winter, here's an update to help you plan the perfect seasonal break...

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Top 10 adrenaline experiences

TOPICS: Adventure We're big fans of bringing our blood to a boil — and doing it on the go. That's why we've compiled the following list of our top 10 adrenaline...

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Taking on the highest mountain on each continent

TOPICS: Adventure mountain climbing For those wanting to give themselves a proper challenge while setting their New Year’s resolutions, there can scarcely be anything tougher than taking on the...

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New Zealand's club ski fields

TOPICS: Adventure Skiing and snowboarding Mount Hutt Treble Cone Coronet Peak Cheeseman Island Mount Ruahepu New Zealand Chatham Islands Otago It's late afternoon in the mountains of New Zealand's South Island and my new ski buddy Judith and I are trying to stop skiing. Only it's too good to stop...

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Surf Highway 45

TOPICS: Adventure New Zealand Surfing Surf Highway 45 takes in New Zealand’s North Island best-of beaches to hit with your board.

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Staying safe in the backcountry

TOPICS: Adventure Skiing and snowboarding Many skiers and boarders spend their time dreaming of heading off-piste into the backcountry. It’s hard to beat the feeling of swooping down a slope of deep,...

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Jules Lund's fantasy New Zealand winter holiday

TOPICS: Adventure New Zealand Skiing and snowboarding Jules Lund Jules Lund is a long-term reporter for Channel Nine's Getaway show and the host of the Logies. He's also an avid snowboarder and outdoor adventure fan...

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Risky pursuits

TOPICS: Adventure Live life on the edge with travel's most risky pursuits, as profiled by Lonely Planet. These exhilarating experiences include swimming with killer whales, base...

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All gorilla, no filler!

TOPICS: Adventure Eco and nature Rwanda Mountain gorillas are drawing increasing numbers of intrepid travellers to Ruhengeri in the Virunga Mountains, part of the Republic of Rwanda.

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Jaws of death

TOPICS: Adventure Eco and nature South Africa swimming World Cup Justin Jamieson gets up close and personal with a Great White shark in South Africa.

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The most hardcore sporting challenges on earth

TOPICS: Adventure Sport Many of us like to keep in shape, but the odd trip to the gym is nowhere near enough to prepare anyone for these truly gruelling races around the world...

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Après ski at Perisher and Thredbo

TOPICS: Adventure New South Wales Skiing and snowboarding Nightlife Thredbo Village Perisher Blue Australia For those who thought skiing was about snow conditions, trail maps and racing down hills, you've got it all wrong. Beyond the slopes of Thredbo and Perisher...

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Canoeing in the Coorong

TOPICS: Adventure South Australia kayaking Murray River Coorong National Park Australia Of all Australia's mighty waterways, the Murray is arguably the most majestic.

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Cycling the Shipwreck Coast

TOPICS: Adventure Victoria Australia The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most scenic drives. But if you want to experience the full drama of this...

WORST THINGS ABOUT FLYING

From screaming babies to loud drunks — these are the most annoying things about flying.

Russian air hostess fired for tweeting 'Hahaha' about plane crash

May 14 2012 2:04PM

We're always told to be careful about what we post about work on social media. Well, one Russian flight attendant has become another walking example of what not to do.

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