THE TRAVELLING LAUGHING-STOCK

Get a giggle over these Embassy requests sent in by hapless Aussie travellers around the world

DON’T get us wrong — we’re as proud to be Aussies as the next person — but sometimes our travelling country-mates can just be seriously stupid.

Buckle in and have a laugh as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade reveals Aussie travellers’ most ridiculous requests.

FREQUENT FLYER

I’ve run out of money. Can the Embassy buy me a ticket with your frequent flyer points? I’ll pay it back by doing odd jobs.

NOT YOUR LUCKY DAY

I’m calling from Australia. There’s a mega jackpot coming up in the US. Can the Consulate send someone to the newsagents to buy me a lottery ticket?

DOG-GONE IT

I’ve run out of money. Can the Embassy pay for me and my new dog to get back to Australia? I spent all my money getting the dog.

ROOTS AND LEAVES

I’ve bought a frangipani tree in Fiji and want to take it back home. Can the High Commission use its diplomatic influence to get it past customs?

SUNNY DAZE

I had a few last night at the pub near my hotel and got in a fight. I left my sunnies and phone behind and need the Embassy to send someone to pick them up.

SHHH, DON’T TELL

I snuck into the country illegally but want to leave now. I need the Embassy to tell me how I can slip out of the country without getting in trouble.

MMM-KAY?

I called yesterday to ask whether I should try the drugs I’ve seen for sale on the street, and you said no because they’re illegal. I just wanted to check, are you sure I shouldn’t try them?

SLIGHT PASSPORT PROBLEM

I’ve run out of money. Can the Embassy give me money to get back to Australia? I sold my passport to get funds but it wasn’t enough. Also, I need a new passport.