TRAVEL & FOOD

In this month's Industry Interview we chat to Stephanie Yoder, a freelance travel writer and founder of the popular travel blog Twenty-Something Travel. She is a non-9-to-5 enthusiast, a self-described "Girl who can't sit still" and on a mission to encourage others to launch their own international adventures. On a smaller note, I think she's got one of the best blog headers going!

Visitors to the 2011 Munich Oktoberfest made history as they drank 7.5 million liters of beer, setting a new record for this very popular festival.

The Tasmanian devil could become extinct in 25 years if an infectious cancer would not be properly managed, experts predict. A study's findings on the threat to the devils were reported in the Journal of Applied Ecology, published by the British Ecological Society.

A man has died while trying to save his son in an accident on a hike in Western Australia's Karijini National Park.

Traveling is one enjoyable experience, but it can also turn into a nightmare, thanks to scammers who prey on gullible travelers.

Qantas chief Alan Joyce has asked for calm and cool amid revelations that senior management, including himself have been receiving death threats in the midst of an industrial dispute.

Two English sightseers and two pilots on a sky tour of Manhattan were hurt when their helicopter crashed in a river in New York City on Tuesday.

If you think that getting a scare in the House of Shock is all fun and excitement, think again. This Halloween entertainment is big business, part of a $2 billion haunted attraction industry in 24 countries all over the world.

Virgin Australia is set to begin double‐daily week day services, subject to regulatory approvals, to the town of Emerald in the central highlands of Queensland from 16 January 2012.

Looking for a happiness fix? Why not try relocating to Wagga, Australia's own happiest place on earth, according to a survey.

The shelves of the Palate Gourmet Kitchen Store (W12102 Hwy. 35, thepalate.net, bottles of olive oil from $20) in Stockholm Wis., are lined with the kind of specialty items only a true foodie would love (or know how to use): Asaro-brand orange-flavored olive oil, La Perruche cane sugar, Comptoir de Famille cheese knives, etc.

Gold Coast set a new world record for the most number of bikini-clad women in a parade on Sunday. The Guinness Book of Records was set by 357 women who strutted single file in two-piece beachwear.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner has made sure that passenger comfort will be a top priority. After all, when the excitement on the coming of Boeing 787 Dreamliner has died, the ultimate judge of the success of the aircraft will be the passengers.

Some people likes the unconventional, the different, the bizarre. Thus, every year thousands of people flock to see, and even participate, in these kinds of festivals.

The All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA) issued a public apology on Wednesday over a near-accident involving one of its passenger planes on Sept. 6 because a pilot pressed the rudder trim control button instead of the one unlocking the cockpit door, causing the plane to nearly flip over.

It was an emotional take-off for Boeing 787 Dreamliner on September 27 as it flew from its factory to Japan, the first delivery of the lightweight plane to a customer.

Food enthusiasts should mark the dates October 15 and 16 in their calendars.

Myer Melbourne was named this week as the world's best new department store in the 2011 Oracle World Retail Awards.

For the globe's leading nations, New Zealand has one of the top five reputations in the world, new research released this week has revealed.

See, feel and taste Macau this coming October 15 and 16 when the inaugural Macau Festival is held in Sydney.

Australians may scrimp on some other things but definitely, not with their holidays.

Looking for a fun, entertaining and educational event for the family to see this weekend? Come to the Royal Showgrounds for the 2011 Royal Melbourne Show.

Customs and quarantine workers in different Australian airports struck on Tuesday to protest a pay dispute with the federal government.

Millions of tourists will flock to various destinations all over the world this coming September and early October to celebrate the most popular beer drinking festival, the Oktoberfest.

Air Jamaica has reinstated non stop flights to Orlando from Kingston Jamaica, effective immediately.

Good or bad news, it could still be good news. While most are on the edge awaiting for final developments as to how low the Aussie dollar can go, some are just most happy they have taken advantage of its worth months ago.

How to Book Your Own Grand European Tour

It may seem obvious to say so, but based on the many faux pas by westerners in the past, it seems worth repeating: customs differ from country to country in Asia. While there are similarities, there are also major differences.

To celebrate the "Golden Week" this year set from Oct. 1 to 7, China's national holiday, the country's Palace Museum has begun selling online tickets, but for a limited time.