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Measles case confirmed in traveler who visited multiple Washington locations, public health officials warn

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Measles case confirmed in traveler who visited multiple Washington locations, public health officials warn

Public health officials in Washington state are warning residents that a Canadian traveler who was contagious with measles visited several public locations, including the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The person, whose vaccination status is unknown, traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and visited multiple public locations in Renton, Bellevue, Seattle, Everett and Woodinville between April 30 and May 3, according to … Read more

Flight attendant reveals airport thieves are secretly hiding among us — here’s one thing every traveler should do to stop them

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Flight attendant reveals airport thieves are secretly hiding among us — here’s one thing every traveler should do to stop them

You don’t want to be a victim of flyway robbery. Airports might seem like safe havens due to the abundance of security personnel. However, Argentine flight attendant Barbara Bacilieri revealed how thieves are robbing passengers and duty-free shops at will — and what flyers can do to prevent themselves from becoming a target. The crew … Read more

Flight passenger says traveler sent $150 over Venmo in swap for aisle seat: ‘Everyone has a price’

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Flight passenger says traveler sent 0 over Venmo in swap for aisle seat: ‘Everyone has a price’

With the rise of flight passengers complaining about seat squatters, one traveler got creative by switching his seat without creating bad blood. In the “r/delta” forum on Reddit, a person who said he or she was on a nonstop flight from New York to Austin captioned a post, “Someone paid me to swap my aisle … Read more

Vicious brawl breaks out on plane as passenger bites another traveler

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Vicious brawl breaks out on plane as passenger bites another traveler

It was a plane disaster. A flight from Turkey to England turned into a nightmare as two passengers began brawling — and one tried biting — within the aisle and forced an emergency stop, according to a video of the inflight fracas. The Jet2 Airline plane, which had left Antalya, Turkey, for Leeds, England, was … Read more

Traveler shares warning about the one thing to ‘always screenshot’ before flying

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Traveler shares warning about the one thing to ‘always screenshot’ before flying

A traveler took to social media to share their experience using their mobile boarding pass in order to share an important message with fellow travelers. Titled “Always screenshot your boarding pass from the app,” the user wrote in the post, “Call me paranoid, but I take that extra step just in case.” The user went … Read more

Traveler stumbles on bizarre COVID-19 theme park: ‘It all feel pretty dystopian’

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Traveler stumbles on bizarre COVID-19 theme park: ‘It all feel pretty dystopian’

This tourist attraction is sick. A UK tourist stumbled upon a COVID-19 theme park with “googly-eyed” pathogen sculptures and more while exploring Vietnam, as seen in photos going viral — in every sense of the word — online. “It was such a weird experience,” Ella Ribak, 29, told South West News Service while detailing the … Read more

Traveler warns of new danger after discovering terrifying item in hotel room bed: ‘Nightmare material’

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Traveler warns of new danger after discovering terrifying item in hotel room bed: ‘Nightmare material’

What a prick. A traveler was terrified after inadvertently touching a needle found on his hotel room bed. The anonymous man posted his alarming story to Reddit last Friday, sharing a photo of a bent needle and asking people to identify what it might have been used for. “What is this? The metal end was … Read more

Traveler reveals disturbing moment full-body massage on vacation went very wrong

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Traveler reveals disturbing moment full-body massage on vacation went very wrong

When Megan Pustetto tried to start a lighthearted conversation about massages online, it quickly became extremely depressing. The 32-year-old runs the successful podcast So Dramatic, an equally successful website, and is an expert at starting conversations. She’s also amassed more than 18,000 followers on her personal Instagram and has started a big conversation by sharing her … Read more

Traveler books budget hotel — but flees after horrifying discovery most guests would have missed

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Traveler books budget hotel — but flees after horrifying discovery most guests would have missed

He never leaves home without it. Zac Jones checked into a budget hotel in the popular British beach resort of Blackpool that cost him around $16 a night, including full breakfast — but fled the premises after going over his room with an ultraviolet light. The 27-year-old is a fan of affordable travel, but also values … Read more

Traveler lands hotel room with unbelievable view — and the price she paid is equally incredible

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Traveler lands hotel room with unbelievable view — and the price she paid is equally incredible

Don’t go chasing waterfalls — let them come to you, at a discount. A lucky solo traveler inspired envy among wallet-weary travelers after scoring a hotel with a full-frontal view of Niagara Falls for less than $300 a night, as detailed in a video posted to social media with over 550,000 views. “It was magical and … Read more

I’m a solo female traveler — this is why I’ll never go to Mykonos again

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I’m a solo female traveler — this is why I’ll never go to Mykonos again

One avid solo traveler has blacklisted the island of Mykonos after her latest visit, slamming the Grecian getaway for having “a problem.” Christina Ford, 63, took to TikTok to voice her dissatisfaction with her recent trip, baffled by the island’s tipping culture after she was asked to leave gratuity when checking out of her room … Read more

Traveler reveals she was ‘banned for life by American Airlines’ for something she didn’t do: ‘I am literally a lesbian’

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Traveler reveals she was ‘banned for life by American Airlines’ for something she didn’t do: ‘I am literally a lesbian’

High-mile criminals. Erin Wright, who goes by @erin_wright_ on TikTok, revealed how American Airlines allegedly “banned” her from flying with the airline for life. “I got permanently banned from flying American Airlines for having sexual relations with a man on a plane even though I’m a lesbian,” Wright, 24, wrote online. Erin Wright, 24, found … Read more

‘It sounds exhausting traveling with you’: Traveler ripped for leaving pal behind at airport

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‘It sounds exhausting traveling with you’: Traveler ripped for leaving pal behind at airport

Leave no flyer behind. An airplane passenger has been eviscerated online after confessing that they ditched their friend at the airport before flying off solo. They detailed this selfish move in the ever-popular “Am I The A–hole” (AITA) forum on Reddit. “AITA for leaving friend behind at airport?” inquired the original poster in the entry. … Read more

Traveler offered $1,500 cash to give up seat on airplane: ‘Who’s gonna take it?’

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Traveler offered ,500 cash to give up seat on airplane: ‘Who’s gonna take it?’

It’s the $1,500 question. A passenger who declined the offer to give up her seat on an oversold flight for $1,500 in cold, hard cash has gone viral on TikTok as shocked viewers question her judgment for giving up such a good deal. “I hate [that] my [annual] leave ends today, cuz I wanted to … Read more

Traveler devises ludicrous hack to avoid baggage fees: ‘I would’ve done the same’

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Traveler devises ludicrous hack to avoid baggage fees: ‘I would’ve done the same’

This brought new meaning to arriving with only the clothes on his back. An enterprising UK traveler has devised an ingenious — albeit unconventional way — to circumvent baggage fees at the airport: by stuffing everything under his clothes. This human suitcase detailed the unorthodox money-saving hack in a video blowing up on social media. … Read more

First-class Delta traveler ‘had a poop accident’ in front of horrified fliers — and this passenger managed to score free miles

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First-class Delta traveler ‘had a poop accident’ in front of horrified fliers — and this passenger managed to score free miles

Awe, poop! A Delta passenger shared his crappy experience on a recent flight after a fellow traveler “had a poop accident” mid-flight. On a Delta Reddit thread, the man said he was on a flight on Thursday when “a passenger in [first class] had a poop accident that caused an incredibly foul odor throughout the … Read more

Picky traveler pays $400 to bring a snack-filled suitcase — plus a George Foreman Grill — on vacation: ‘I like my home comforts’

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Picky traveler pays 0 to bring a snack-filled suitcase — plus a George Foreman Grill — on vacation: ‘I like my home comforts’

There’s no place like home for a holiday. Many people can feel homesick while on vacation, but perhaps none as much as this poor fellow. UK resident John Phillips reportedly spends around $400 to bring a suitcase filled with noodles, chips, and even a George Foreman Grill on trips to enjoy his favorite foods while … Read more

Traveler flies every single US airline in a week to see which one is the best

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Traveler flies every single US airline in a week to see which one is the best

He definitely earned some flyer mileage. A passionate traveler flew on every airline in the US for a weeklong journey where he was pretty much stuck in the sky. Eric Decker, better known by his digital name Airrack, uses his online presence to complete some wacky feats, including making the world’s largest pizza, and meeting … Read more

Traveler reveals how to get free hotel snacks with ‘genius’ hack

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Traveler reveals how to get free hotel snacks with ‘genius’ hack

Mother knows best. A woman shared a sly life hack to avoid paying for overpriced snacks while staying at a hotel — with a little help from her mom. A TikToker shared a video on how she snags free snacks while staying in hotels. TikTok/@thejuliabaird TikToker Julia Baird says her mom always calls the hotel … Read more

I’m a solo female traveler — these are the lies I tell strangers to stay safe

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I’m a solo female traveler — these are the lies I tell strangers to stay safe

The camera never lies — but this travel photographer says lying is sometimes the best way to protect herself when she explores the globe solo. “Always trust your instincts and tell lies if you need to,” advises Rebecca Tribelhorn, 32, who has visited over 40 countries, from Ireland to Mexico. Tribelhorn, who hails from Oregon, … Read more