For American travelers, tipping may feel second nature, but in Europe, that instinct can backfire. While navigating new currencies and customs, small gestures like leaving loose change on a table may not translate well, travel expert Rick Steves warned. “You’re just raising the bar and messing up the local balance,” Steves wrote in a blog post. “And it’s … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Yesterday, my wife and I went out to the cemetery to lay some flowers for her brother and father, who passed away many years ago. After we were finished and on our way out, I stopped for a few minutes to check on my first wife’s crypt before returning to the car. When … Read more
Walt Disney World and the word “budget” are rarely ever in the same sentence. The family vacation spot has become so expensive that Disney lovers are on a quest to find creative ways to save a dollar or two without compromising their fun experience — like borrowing helpful items from others. Amid rising ticket prices … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My father and stepmother have a vacation home in another state, and they invite us to visit every year. The problem is, the sofa bed in the guest room is so uncomfortable that it’s impossible to sleep. However, they think that the bed is great because other guests have told them that. I … Read more
Put that camera away. Whether it’s at a concert or an amusement park — nowadays it seems that all people want to do is have their phones out to film whatever is going on in front of them. One frustrated vacationer took to the r/WaltDisneyWorld forum on Reddit to vent about an obnoxious Disney World … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is in law school in another state, and her brother is even farther away in graduate school. I moved close enough to see them when they come to visit their hometown and their mother. My ex-wife … Read more
Haley Joel Osment explained why he visited Mammoth Lakes, Calif., just a few days before he was arrested on alcohol and drug-related charges. During an appearance on “The Three Questions with Andy Richter” podcast, the “Sixth Sense” actor, 37, said he decided to visit the ski resort town to give his younger sister Emily Osment, … Read more
Traveling to another country for even a few days can reveal a lot about another culture — and how different it may be from what a person is used to. A controversial Reddit conversation started when an innocent user asked, “Travelers of Reddit, what shocked you the most when visiting another country?” The thread’s comment … Read more
Prince Harry is searching for a UK property as his friends are refusing to visit him in the US over their “rifts” with Meghan Markle, according to a report. The Duke of Sussex, 39, is reportedly keen to have a London base he could keep returning to instead of checking into hotels — something he’s … Read more
They got a shocking “View” of a famous face in the audience. “The View” hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg, 68, were surprised looking out at the audience for the Monday episode. Ryan Reynolds, 47, was there in the crowd – not as a planned guest on the show, but just as a regular member of the … Read more
What sounds like a bizarre dream was a frightening reality for one confused Brit. An English mom-of-two named Zoe Coles, 36, said one morning she woke up with a Welsh accent despite never visiting the country. Coles, who acquired her new accent in June of 2023, was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) a year … Read more
The postpartum period often involves a whirlwind of emotions and sensitivities for new moms. And one woman got to experience this first-hand after she visited her friend who had recently given birth — and unintentionally upset her with her outfit choice. Taking to Reddit, the anonymous woman explained the situation, saying she was excited to meet her friend’s new … Read more
Prince William has been spotted leaving the hospital where his wife, Kate Middleton, is continuing to recover following her planned abdominal surgery. News of the Princess of Wales’s medical procedure came to light Wednesday in an official statement from Kensington Palace. While the surgery was “successful,” she will remain at The London Clinic for 10 … Read more
Chris Russo seems to think Travis Kelce’s priorities were in the wrong place. During his weekly appearance on “First Take” on Wednesday, “Mad Dog” closed out the show with plenty of things he was perturbed with — including celebrating Thanksgiving — and listed Kelce’s recent trip to Argentina to see Taylor Swift perform an Eras … Read more
A married couple with a mutual love of Costco have written a book about the retailer – and they have also discovered many tips about navigating shopping there over the years. David and Susan Schwartz wrote “The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z” together, with Susan describing it in a joint … Read more
Legends of the doll. A professional ghost hunter from Nashville says he visited the “most haunted doll in the world” — and now people are convinced he’s cursed. Kalani Smith, 25, and a Canadian YouTuber known as Exploring with Josh performed a blood ritual sacrifice to the terrifying Robert the Doll. “Many of the people that … Read more
It was a real faux pas-ta. Twin sisters from Wisconsin experienced the con of a lifetime when they were duped into paying more than 500 euros — about $530 — for a shrimpy-size dish of lobster pasta while vacationing in the south of France. Travel influencers Cassidy and Leah Armbruster, who now call Madrid, Spain, … Read more
One year has gone by without Queen Elizabeth ruling the United Kingdom. Prince William and Kate Middleton spent Friday penning a poignant tribute to the late monarch on the first anniversary of her death. Alongside a carousel of momentous snapshots of the sovereign, they wrote on Instagram: “Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy … Read more
Inquiring minds on social media want to know if homeowners and renters enforce a shoes-off policy for guests as people debate how hygienic the household rule really is, and whether it can create awkward social blunders. The question has been asked on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube, with photos and videos generating millions of views and thousands of … Read more
A man on Reddit revealed how he refreshed and renewed himself in a VIP lounge during a long airport layover — but now he’s taking heat because he left his friends in the dust. And they’re seething mad. “I’m traveling with five friends now,” wrote the individual on the subreddit known as AITA (“Am I the a–hole?”) … Read more