Alex Lawton thought he was just having a bit of a laugh with his mates, but instead he quickly found himself trapped in a nightmare scenario overseas.

WATCH: Shocking footage has emerged of a gang of thugs brutally beating a British family in Thailand apparently because they were Western tourists.

A distraught couple looked on in tears as a cruise ship sailed away with their young children on board after they missed the departure time.

A Japanese tourism board has highlighted three unwanted habits in a bid to stop holidaymakers behaving badly when visiting

A new comparison of the population size of a destination and the number of people who visit it has revealed the most and least touristy countries in the world.

Sometimes, babies decide to enter the world at the most inconvenient of times, like when you're speeding along 40,000 feet above the ground.

Behind us are three sparkling shopping malls where Swedish clothing giant H&M recently opened its first shiny store in India.

Katherine Alex Beaven has tried one of the world's deadliest meals - and much more.

If you've ever missed your dog while on holiday, this Caribbean island could be the perfect destination for you.

A good rule is not to get anything written on your body that you don't understand - we've all heard the horror stories.

Cruising the Mediterranean today gave us the entire day to explore the boat - which is quite spacious, with many nooks and crannies to discover.

Daily breakfasts and a number of other meals are also included.

Of course, one of our party rings the bell, which hangs above a boardwalk approaching the chapel.

Exploring Barcelona by bus today was a fantastic way to get a taste of the city.

Prince's Paisley Park estate is set to become a museum, as fans mourn the tragic loss of the legendary musician.

It seems Prison Break star Dominic Purcell really doesn't like Vancouver.

A survey released this month by New World Wealth has revealed Las Vegas' luxurious Bellagio is the No.1 hotel choice for the world's wealthiest people

A Snoopy Museum dedicated to the artwork of Charles M Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip, is opening its doors in Japan.

Many travellers experience culture shock - but what about when it happens in the bathroom?

Prince fans wanting to make a pilgrimage in honour of the Purple One will have to head for the otherwise little appreciated US city of Minneapolis.

I feel awe, and some emotion, as I stand in the dark beamed Tudor schoolroom where William Shakespeare was taught.

Today on New Zealand herald Focus A major manhunt is underway after a ploice dog was shot in Porirua and we remember global pop superstar Prince, and the outpouring of grief around the world. And in sport Laura has footage of football team AC Milan trying their hand at a haka

Santa Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California has long been a playground for the celebrity set.

Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach was ripped to shreds by an Aussie radio host this morning - here are some other beaches to visit instead.

Queenstown Airport has been recognised as one of the most scenic approaches in the world.

Egypt is confident of luring back millions of foreign visitors and putting a smile on their faces

IS Stonehenge, Niagara Falls or Oktoberfest on your travel bucket list? You should probably give them the flick.

"This is what I do: I work with the garbage of the world."

There are places linked to rock royalty all over the world ... if you know where to look.