He’s Chicago’s biggest celebrity. A massive snapping turtle sunbaking on some logs in the Chicago River has captured the hearts of locals, who have affectionately dubbed it “Chonkasaurus.” A video of the giant reptile was posted online by Twitter user Joey Santore, who filmed it as he kayaked along the river. The 50-second clip shows … Read more
It’s the new R&R: rude and raring to go. These days, vacations aren’t just a time to relax — they’re a chance to behave badly. Take the almost three dozen swimmers recently busted for hassling a pod of dolphins in the waters off Hawaii’s Big Island, menacing the creatures as they tried to swim away. … Read more
Sharks have returned in full numbers to a popular destination in Thailand, creating a difficult situation for an area looking to revive its tourism attraction. Video of Maya Bay, located on the island of Ko Phi Phi Leh off the southwest of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, shows a heavy volume of beach-goers on the beaches … Read more
Sarah Lancestar was traveling throughout Central America when she was forced to abandon her holiday plans after a seemingly innocent act led to $60,000 worth of medical bills. The Tasmanian local was staying at a hostel in Nicaragua when she decided to play with the household cat. “It was pawing at me when it suddenly … Read more
Cat got your town? Just in case cats didn’t already own the internet: A fat feline named has become the top-rated tourist attraction in the Polish town of Szczecin, bellying aside the locale’s actual historical landmarks. The black-and-white meow-nument, named Gacek — which means “long-eared bat” in Polish — boasts a whopping five stars on … Read more
Even more victims of an ill-famed Greek tourist trap have come forward, angry about being ripped off. A furious couple from Montana said they were stuck with an $860 bill after being forced to order light bites and drinks at a Mykonos restaurant notorious for scamming tourists. Jessica Yarnall, 31, and Adam Hagaun, 30, were … Read more
This disastrous proposal video is bringing people to their knees. A viral TikTok showing an engagement gone wrong has many both cringing and laughing thanks to an “oblivious” tourist butting into the romantic moment. The TikTok, which was posted on Tuesday and has gained 358,000 views, shows Jordan McGowan and her now-fiancé Sean Munn in … Read more
Police are hunting a “disgusting foreigner” caught on camera having public sex with a prostitute during an all-night booze bender. In what appears to be the tawdry trend of 2022, a blond tourist was filmed romping roadside with the paid sex worker around 4 a.m. Christmas Day in Pattaya. The Thailand resort town is known … Read more
An Australian tourist has hit back at trolls who criticized her choice of outfit while visiting an orphanage in Bali. Kelsey Foster, 28, took time out of her trip to the holiday island to drop off food at a home for struggling children. The beauty salon owner spent time playing with the kids, who she … Read more
A tourist has learned a very expensive lesson after he was fined for feeding biscuits to a dingo. The 23-year-old Australian man was waiting in line for a ferry on the island of K’gari (Fraser Island), 155 miles north of Brisbane, when a bystander photographed him brazenly feeding the wild dog – known as wongari … Read more
ESTES PARK, Colo. – A stressed bull elk with large antlers was seen charging toward a man photographing the animal in Colorado. The event unfolded on September 24 during elk rutting season in Estes Park. Megan Foster recorded a video showing the elk walking toward a group of tourists before setting sights on a man who, … Read more