Josh has worked his way around the world several dozen times. These days he tends to kick back as an Armchair Traveller from the comforts of home, where it's far less likely he'll be arrested. Unless, of course, anyone's looking...
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Hamster hotel opens in France , We know what you're thinking. "Gosh, this hotel is all very well, with its sheet and pillows and room service and stuff, but what I really wish is that someone would let me sleep in a giant hamster cage for the night instead". Well if you can make it to France, your wish is about to be granted.
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V Australia announces $270 fares to Thailand

V Australia (a sister company of Virgin Blue) has announced the fares it will be launching its Australia-Thailand routes with — and they're pretty good.

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Vegas 'Strippermobile' causes traffic chaos

They say that what goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But one strip club's novel advertising idea is causing shockwaves even in notoriously decadent Sin City.

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Rio pips Sydney as top gay destination

Sydney and its world-famous Mardi Gras were top contenders in the new Gay Travel Awards.

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Hosties strip for calendar

Ireland's Ryanair has sparked controversy with its charity calendar, which features hosties (female only, for some reason) stripped down to bikinis and cavorting around aircraft and 'exotic' desinations.

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Crying child kicked off plane , An airline in the United States has kicked a mother and toddler off their flight because the child was screaming too loudly.
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Serial suitcase stealers sent to the slammer A man and a woman who are thought to have stolen up to 1000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at a US airport have been arrested by police.
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iPhone app eliminates fear of flying

Is there anything Sir Richard Branson can't do?

Virgin Atlantic has released a new iPhone and iPod Touch app called "Flying Without Fear", based on their unique course by the same name to help nervous and first-time flyers overcome their phobia.

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Opera house says no to gorilla stunt Is nothing sacred? Well, apparently certain things still are. The Sydney Opera House has rejected an offer from online hotel booking site CheapHotels.com.au to display its logo on the landmark's famous sails.
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Free flights for life for mum who gave birth in-flight

Window, aisle or stirrup seat, ma'am?

A 31 year old woman travelling on budget carrier Air Asia X gave birth to a baby boy on board a flight from Penang to Kuching, Malaysia whilst 2,000 feet in the air, according to the Associated Press.

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