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Passenger Yaniv Hayun, with blood stains on his shirt, one of the Israelis who helped subdue a flydubai copilot who allegedly sought to hijack and crash a plane full of Israelis, at Ben Gurion Airport, September 30, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum
October 1, 2026, 11:31 am
Midair ‘miracles’ thwarted alleged hijacking attempt
Indian flydubai pilot saluted for using ‘last moments of his energy’ to click open cockpit door so knife-wielding copilot could be subdued by Israelis.
By TOI STAFF, Emanuel Fabian, SHARON WROBEL  and NAVA FREIBERG
September 1, 2026, 12:59 pm
Three million flowers and one hungry plant
Israel’s largest flower exhibition features both Israeli and internationally grown flowers beautifully shaped and nurtured into animals, landscapes, planets and even a village.
By Sharonne Tidhar
The Queenscliff Hotel on the foreshore in the Victorian seaside town. Photo: Neisha Breen
August 31, 2026, 1:48 pm
New lease of life for historic hotels
Major renovations have transformed two hotels into luxury holiday havens in the Victorian town of Queenscliff.
By Danny Gocs
High above Queenstown at Bob’s Peak are Gaby and Danny Gocs with grandchildren (from left) Ava, Millie and Oscar.
August 4, 2026, 10:51 am
Family fun in New Zealand’s ski capital
An overseas multi-generation trip has its challenges, but travelling to a family-friendly city such as Queenstown helps make it enjoyable for all ages.
By Danny Gocs
The rooftop pool at The Eve Hotel Sydney. Photo: Georg Roske
July 7, 2026, 2:19 pm
Inner-city hotel with an artistic vibe
The boutique hotel The Eve brings a relaxed holiday resort feeling to bustling inner-city Sydney.
By Danny Gocs
Newborn zebra keeps close to its mother in the Monarto Safari Park’s Wild Africa precinct. Photo: Danny Gocs
July 2, 2026, 4:05 pm
Safari experience close to home
At a new luxury lodge in South Australia, guests can go on safari to see some of Africa’s wild animals.
By Danny Gocs
A holidaying family in Thailand enjoys a helping hand from a Nannimoon nanny. Photos: Aigul Moon Photography
June 2, 2026, 11:50 am
Nannies make life easy on overseas holidays
A nanny service catering for family holidays in Thailand – the brainchild of two Israeli mums – is expanding to Bali and Vietnam.
By Danny Gocs
The terrace lounge at the new Hannah St Hotel.
April 28, 2026, 11:49 am
Art is all part of hotel’s design
Modern design, comfort and an impressive range of artworks are among the features of Melbourne’s new Hannah St Hotel.
By Danny Gocs
Crown Princess in Sydney Harbour during a recent cruise.
March 31, 2026, 2:38 pm
Serving up Pesach meals onboard ship
Plenty of planning goes into providing Pesach food for Carnival Corporation ships cruising in Australasian waters.
By Danny Gocs
Rothschild Boulevard. Photo: Instagram
March 26, 2026, 9:18 am
The day I learnt a biologist designed Tel Aviv
Why does Tel Aviv work so well as a city; so walkable, so human, so easy to roam? Turns out, it's because of a biologist.
By Sharonne Tidhar
Club Med Phuket. Photo: Facebook
March 18, 2026, 7:50 am
Club Med opens its doors to stranded Israelis
When war closed Israel's skies, Club Med opened its doors, letting stranded Israeli guests stay on for free until flights resume.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Registan Square. Photos: supplied
March 12, 2026, 10:14 am
Returning to Uzbekistan as a Bukharian Jew
Tanya Munz shares her journey of returning to Uzbekistan, where she was born, coming home with a newfound appreciation of Bukharian culture and traditions.
By Tanya Munz
Reefworld on the Great Barrier Reef is undergoing a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. Photo: Journey Beyond
March 5, 2026, 4:05 pm
News from the world of travel
Interesting news items from around Australia and overseas.
By Danny Gocs
Club Med Phuket, 2025. Photographed by Daniel Koh.
February 17, 2026, 11:08 am
Multi-gen holidays are all the rage
Family holidays with grandparents, parents and kids are growing in popularity.
By Danny Gocs
Rabbi Eli Schlanger at the Chanukah by the Sea event in 2022. Photo: Jewish News UK
January 7, 2026, 1:11 pm
A chain of kindness and miracles
How American Airlines and a chain of miracles helped three friends say goodbye to Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
By Jessica Abelsohn
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