French speakers are notorious for gatekeeping their language. I took French classes for most of my school days, but when I attempted to ask for a table for two in Paris, the server immediately responded in English. It bruised my ego, to say the least. I understand that my accent isn’t perfect, and he doesn’t …
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‘Is she a spy giving tips to other spies?’: Cautious TikToker demonstrates cruise safety tips, sparks debate about travel safety
When does an attempt to assure your safety tip over into paranoia? It’s a thorny question by anybody’s standards. It’s always wise to have your wits about you in an unusual environment, especially if you’re a woman. At the same time, there can be a thin line between taking lifesaving precautions and doing something that …
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Dude Leaves Pregnant Girlfriend Home Alone During Birth To Go On Vacation for 3 Weeks
Putting yourself first isn’t always such a bad thing. We live in a society that encourages us to self-sacrifice constantly, and depending on the context, it can be brave to put your needs above others. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. Whether you like it or not, sometimes you are absolutely positively needed …
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25+ Travel Memes for Flyers Already Late to Their Gate
It’s the holidays, which means a lot of travel and a lot to be grumpy about. Namely, being stuck in the airport for hours, flight delays, no leg room, screaming babies, and so much more. Once you land and get situated, it’s like the airport nightmares never even happened. But in the moment…oh boy. It’s …
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‘I’m smiling at grandmas, waving at kids, I’m like… a person’: American ex-pat sparks debate about quality of life in Europe
One of the greatest things about being an American is the chance to leave America every now and then if you’re lucky. I’ve had the pleasure of staying for extended periods of time in countries outside of my own, and I’m grateful for those experiences every day. Learning another culture, another way of life, another …
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«What a bunch of babies»: Self-important couple blows through boarding to get on plane first, refuse to give up seats
Traveling can be exhausting. There’s so much rigamarole and to-do at airports from security to boarding you just hope that everyone complies so it can be done as quickly as possible. There’s a procedure for everything, and all you have to do is what you’re told. I’ve flown a lot in my lifetime, so I …
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30+ Travel Memes for Backpackers and Hostel Warriors
The year after I graduated college was almost completely spent… on the run. I strapped a backpack to my back and set out for the road with 3 pairs of pants and a dream. I scurried from country to country, solo traveling and loving it. I even worked at a hostel for a stint. It …
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36 Hilarious Vacation Memes for the 9-5 Employees Who Really Need Some PTO
Ah, vacation. When you can tap out of work for as long as you want (or however long your PTO allows) and ignore all of your coworkers. The dream. No, I will not come in early the day before my trip, but yes, I will sure as h*ck wake up at 4:47am for my flight. …
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‘Praise the positive:’ Internet pleasantly surprised with airline’s unusual empathetic dealing with a customer sleeping 2+ hours past his flight
Usually, the internet, and Reddit especially, is reserved for letting out a little steam. You go there to rant about an annoying situation you encountered or diss a person who really miffed you off. But sometimes, every now and then, someone decide to share a little light in the darkness of the internet and every …
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Globetrotters Give Out Their Most Controversial Opinions on Travel & Tourism
We only have to look at every other boring dating app bio to realize that travel has never been a more popular hobby. As a childless adult who does a lot of remote working, I’m a full-time meme collector and a part-time tourist (just to clarify, I’d never put something this tacky in a Hinge …
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