Polar bears are the only mammal known to actively hunt humans. Still, every year Canada’s most feared, and revered, residents attract thousands of tourists from around the world. Not only do these brave souls get within spitting distance of Ursus maritimus — land’s largest predator — they’re happy to pay top dollar to do it. … Read more
Complaints by US air travelers soared 12% last year, federal Department of Transportation data shows. There were 96,853 “submissions” from flyers in 2023, up from 86,240 in 2022, was the most since 2020, according to the annual Air Travel Consumer Report. Nearly 70%, or 67,661, of the submissions concerned US airlines, while 26% focused on … Read more
They’re jetting off to the aisle-lands. Foreign grocery stores have become a must-check out for a growing number of travelers who say that an unfamiliar overseas supermarket can teach a great deal about local foodways and culture — for a lot cheaper than going to a trendy eatery. Never mind that guided tour of the Acropolis, … Read more
This one’s totally trash. A traveler who discovered a ridiculously simple way to avoid touching the waste receptacle in the lavatory on a long-haul flight has gone viral after sharing the good news with his followers. “I was sitting there on my flight back from Thailand, and I saw this little foot lever, and I was … Read more
Peak hour on public transport in Sydney is no one’s favorite time. Most of the time you’re crammed into a tight space and praying to find a seat to make the journey a little less uncomfortable. And then along comes someone who thinks the carriage is entirely theirs. Yes, we’re talking about the loud talkers, people who refuse to … Read more
It’s a literal poop deck. An airplane passenger blew minds after revealing the unique location of the lavatory on a Lufthansa flight, which he detailed in a TikTok video with nearly 5 million views. “I’ve never seen this on a plane before,” wrote the user — who goes by @downielive on the platform — in … Read more
Climate protesters taking over the 18th hole on Sunday during the final round of the Travelers Championship didn’t sit well with one of sports media’s most prominent personalities. On the evening edition of “SportsCenter,” ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt offered an honest assessment of the wild delay at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn., before Scottie … Read more
A hectic moment for bettors — including Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy — got even more stressful Sunday. When climate protesters stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn., it delayed the finish to an event coming down to the wire between Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim. Portnoy, who placed a $180,000 … Read more
Picture it — Sicily, this coming August. Sure, the island’s dramatic coastline will be perfect for swimming and sunbathing, but you’ll be sharing some pretty tight real estate with half of Europe, too. Fast forward a few weeks, and the weather is almost nearly as hot and sunny, with a daily average of 80 degrees, but … Read more
Scottie Scheffler was in full dad mode Thursday upon arriving at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn., with wife Meredith and their infant son, Bennett. The world’s No. 1 golfer pushed Bennett’s stroller as he entered the clubhouse at TPC River Highlands with Meredith at his side, according to footage shared by the PGA Tour … Read more
Women get priority boarding on this airline. A popular carrier is giving women the option of selecting seats next to other women. IndiGo, one of India’s biggest airlines, recently launched the new feature on a pilot basis. IndiGo Airlines, one of India’s biggest airlines, allows women to select seats next to other female flyers. AFP … Read more
Turbulence ahead. Passengers aboard a British Airways flight on Tuesday were bombarded by a lewd scene as a man and woman engaged in a heavy petting session beneath “a scarf.” “But it was quite obvious, as an adult, what they were doing,” 26-year-old passenger, Farrah, reported to South West News Service A packed plane including … Read more
Travel experts at The Vacationer released their 2024 summer travel survey results this week, giving an overview of what travelers can expect this summer season beginning on Memorial Day weekend. The anonymous survey asked more than 1,000 American adults if and how they plan to travel this summer. Mathematics professor Eric Jones of Rowan College, … Read more
Summer vacation, here we come. Experts expect another busy summer travel season but airfare prices should sit steady this summer thanks to stabilizing supply and demand, according to The Points Guys (TPG). “We expect summer 2024 to be similar to last year in terms of demand and pricing,” Hayley Berg, lead economist at booking app … Read more
A Spirit Airlines flight attendant revealed the unique way she could tell if a flier is “sweet,” “chugged two to three beers”, or if they showered before a flight — just by seeing what shoes they wear. “Here’s what I’m assuming about you based on the shoes that you’re wearing on the plane coming from … Read more
When it comes to drinking on board a cruise ship, there is a rule that has even the most dedicated cruisers scratching their heads, claiming it is a “rip off.” Drink packages are a common offering on cruises, allowing guests to pay upfront to have the cost of alcoholic drinks at bars and restaurants on … Read more
Two friends made a man’s day after taking him on a helicopter ride as a “thank you” for his hard work. Paige Goldstein and Chantel Wright are in their 20s and currently traveling the world while working remotely. The pair, who are right now living in Cape Town, South Africa, were chatting with their apartment’s security guard, a man … Read more
It’s a travel by-pass. Flying on a Boeing 737 MAX might seem like playing Russian Roulette at 30,000 feet in light of recent incidents — but enterprising tech-heads have devised a special way for freaked-out fliers to avoid the aircraft model altogether. A booking platform named “Alternative Airlines” allows travelers to look for routes and … Read more
Give up a first-class seat — in this economy? Another day, another traveler treating flights like a game of musical chairs in the sky. This time, a woman was labeled “entitled” on social media after allegedly asking a fellow business class passenger to swap seats with her husband — who was assigned to economy class. … Read more
The skies may not be clear, but passengers’ minds surprisingly are. A strong majority of American travelers are unfazed by a noticeable spate of recent sky-high airline drama — most notably a door plug blowing off an Air Alaska flight in January — according to a new survey by the Associated Press. Despite those and … Read more