travel

‘I’m basically gonna see nothing and do nothing’: Workers’s video about traveling for work sparks debate

'People who think traveling for work is glamorous have never traveled for work.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

woman at table (l&r) man across dining table (c) with caption "pov. your on family vacation with your best friend family and n her dad keeps making eye contant because i told him i didn't bring any money on the trip"

‘If ur older than 18… immediately no this is wrong’: TikToker says she didn’t bring any money on friend’s family vacation, sparking debate

'Her dad keeps making eye contact because I told him I didn't bring any money on the trip.'

On Jun 29, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture IRL

Amira the Wanderlust’s Instagram is inspiring Muslim women to travel

The travel creator recently started The Wanderlust Women, a group for Muslim women who want to hike and adventure.

On Jun 16, 2022 by Rahma Khan

Internet Culture

hand holding glass with boat in water (l) man and woman sitting under umbrella (c) rocks and swimming area (r) with caption "When you break up, but the trip was non refundable"

‘I’ve learned from experience not to book vacations with bfs too far in advance’: Ex-couple still goes on nonrefundable 2-week vacation together after breaking up

'One vacation and a whole lotta trauma.'

On Jun 13, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Internet Culture IRL

airline employee on tram looking at luggage in lane with caption "will he save it?" (l) bag on ground with caption "omg this bag fell off of a car and everyone is the delta lounge is nervously watching it" (c) delta employee reaching over to bag with caption "surely he's coming to save the day" (r)

‘You don’t know how ramp agents’ jobs work’: Airline workers filmed not picking up dropped luggage, sparking debate

'The wrong person grabbing it only makes it worse.'

On Jun 8, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Internet Culture IRL

young women in street stretching their eyes with their hands for a photo (l) dismayed man (c) woman reaching for her phone after photo (r) all with caption "This caught me off guard how can you be that racist so openly"

‘How can you be that racist so openly’: TikToker films apparent tourists making racist gesture while in the middle of Chinatown

'Hope this finds their family, friends and work colleagues.'

On May 31, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

policemen approaching car and interviewing driver

A TikToker shared she was nearly trafficked while solo traveling, sparking debate

'This can happen anywhere.'

On May 25, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

IRL

Delta airplane flying in clouds and blue sky (l) Delta employee behind counter speaking into microphone caption ""the pilot did not have the qualifications to fly this aircraft! nobody knew that"" "thanks delta lol." (r)

Delta worker says flight was delayed because ‘the pilot did not have the qualifications to fly this aircraft’ in viral TikTok, sparking debate (updated)

'It's a tough industry right now.'

On May 24, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

IRL

sign that reads "This water keeps the fridge from leaking. Please fill and return it to the fridge when leaving." (l) hand pointing to water jugs in refrigerator with sign from left panel (r)

‘Not all management companies are in your best interest’: Airbnb fridge contains 4 water jugs ‘to stop it from leaking,’ sparking debate

'There was also a boarded up fireplace.'

On May 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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man on phone in airport with caption "watch my husband work through our entire international flight / bag check" (l) man in line holding phone with caption "boarding" (c) man typing on airplane with caption "2 min into takeoff..." (r)

‘If you think this is a flex you’re perfect for him’: Woman’s husband works throughout their entire international flight, sparking debate

'Watch my husband start our vacation off by not paying any attention to me.'

On May 16, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

‘It ruined my experience’: A woman alleges she was charged over $1,000 for a massage at Sandals Resort (updated)

'I was going to book with Sandals Resorts. Not anymore.'

On May 14, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

woman drinking a classy drink (l) awful salad (m) applesauce in a small frying pan (r)

‘It’s giving Fyre Festival’: Vacationer shares food she’s eating on what’s supposed to be a ‘luxury all-inclusive resort’

'Dang was the chefs on vacation too?'

On Apr 13, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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Hotel room door from inside with peephole (l) Up close to peephole from outside of door (c) Interior of hotel room through peephole from outside of door (r)

‘What it’s like traveling as a woman’: TikToker discovers the inside of her hotel room can be seen through peephole

'Mine was installed backward so anyone could see into my hotel room.'

On Apr 5, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

group of female tourists looking at two African children caption " Please don't do this when you travel to Africa (l) group of female tourists squatting down to photograph the African children caption " Please don't do this when you travel to Africa" (c) group female tourists taking photos of two African children caption " Please don't do this when you travel to Africa" (r)

‘It ain’t a zoo’: Women filmed taking photos of children in Africa, sparking debate

'If you wouldn’t do it at home don’t do it abroad.'

On Mar 11, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

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young woman with caption "Never book a trip through expedia" (l) pointing at flight booking (c) speaking with hat on (r)

‘Your customer service is absolutely garbage’: TikToker says Expedia canceled her flight, sent another customer’s information (updated)

'So many people have had problems with you that never got resolved.'

On Mar 7, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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