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Halloween travel quiz

Halloween was dreamed up by the Celts, who called it "Samhain". Their stomping ground, Britain and Ireland, is reputed to be the world's most haunted region. See what you know about uncanny phenomena across the planet.

Aussie slang abroad

Australians aren't best known for their foreign language ability, but sometimes the biggest breakdowns in communication are with other English speakers. Our Aussie slang and colloquialisms sometimes don't translate all that well in the UK, US, Canada, Ireland and South Africa. But are you worldly enough to adjust and call things what they call...

Funny money: world currencies

Australian currency is odd — visitors are often baffled at how the small golden coin is worth twice as much as the large one. But other currencies have issues, too. See what you know about the world of funny money.

World flags

You see them all the time — on the news, at global sporting events, and tattooed on a bogan's back. But can you name which country claims the following flags? Take our quiz to find out.

Quiz: are you a savvy traveller?

We all like to think we're pretty sharp when it comes to globetrotting. And sure, you might be able to score a good deal on flight tickets, but will you fall flat after touching down? Do you know how to finagle the best deal, finesse the locals and make the most of your time on the road? Take our savvy travel quiz to find out.

Quiz: how well do you know your celebrity travel goss?

We hear about them constantly. It seems nearly impossible to avoid celebrity 'news'. And it's no different when they hit the road. Take our quiz to find out how well you know your celeb travel facts.

Do you know your Aussie BIG things?

Is big always better? ... Well, when it comes to kitsch holiday attractions in Australia it seems the answer is a loud, super-sized Y.E.S.

But how well do you know your big Aussie things?

Who are the world's best lovers?

Check out how Aussies stack up amongst the world's best ... and worst ... lovers. Are you a loser or a lothario? Take our quiz to find out.

When animals attack

You're off on that long awaited holiday, but it seems that everywhere you turn these days, more animals are getting stuck into the humans. Take our quiz to separate animal attack facts from pure fiction.

Guess the stupid law

There are plenty of ridiculous laws on the books all around the world. So do you know where it's illegal to have a three-some, wear the colour purple or stop your car for pedestrians? Take our quiz on goofy global laws, from A-Z, to find out.

Where'd that saying come from?

You say 'fair dinkum' just like the rest of us ... but do you know what it really means? Take our quiz and find out where our favourite Aussie sayings come from!

Australian wonders of nature

Tourism Australia is calling for all patriotic Aussies to do their bit and vote for their favourite natural features by 31 December.

The nomination with the most votes will compete against other nations' natural wonders to decide the world's top seven.

Australia is spoilt for choice and has thirteen registered nominations...

Bogan, boring or Bond - how do you roll?

Are you more of an 'eskie full of beers in the back of the ute' type of traveller, or a 'shaken, not stirred, flying Upper Class' kinda person? Take our quiz and find out!

How well do you know your Aussie slang?

Right, so you can 'G'day' with the best of them. But do you know your after darks from your Noah's arks? Is 'Darwin stubby' a beard or a beer? How well do you really know your Aussie slang? Take our quiz and find out!

Only in America

Take a break from the barrage of political and economic news coming from the USA and gain some insight into the land of the crazy Yank. How well do you know the U S of A?

Cheers! How well do you know your beers?

When you travel, it's important to get an authentic taste of the place you're visiting. And the best way to do that is to saddle up to happy hour! Take our 'Beers of the world' quiz, and we'll see how much attention you've paid at the bar whilst on holidays.

Weird and wonderful beauty treatments around the world

After a hectic week of work nothing sounds as nice as a day at the spa. We've travelled around the world to pick up on some of the most interesting traditions, from bath houses to beaches and beauty salons, to test your knowledge of global relaxation and luxuriation.

Wacky events around Australia

We love our sports and festivals in Australia. When it comes to some events though, you have to wonder if perhaps this devotion is a little misguided. You might have heard of some of these weird happenings — but do you know where they take place? Try to identify the proud host towns and cities of these eccentric experiences.

Guess the hostie!

If you've had the (dis?)pleasure of flying the friendly skies with frequency, you might be able to recognise an airline simply by the uniforms of its in-flight service staff. We've scoured the galleys at 30,000 feet to see if you can name the airline the following hosties work for. Photos courtesy of