Trip Advisor Archives

Poolside at the Grand Bahia Principe La Romana

3 Americans have died at a resort that’s still popular on travel websites

Grand Bahia Principe La Romana says the accounts are ‘inaccurate.’

On Jun 10, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

IRL

TripAdvisor tells woman to leave a first-person review detailing sexual assault

An investigation uncovered 40 such reviews.

On Mar 6, 2019 by Alyse Stanley

IRL

How one guy tricked the internet into thinking his shed was London’s best restaurant

‘Maybe we trust what we read online more than what we put in our mouths.’

On Nov 26, 2018 by Matt Silverman, chris boylan

Internet Culture

Bizarre TripAdvisor scam shows the power of fake reviews

The travel site claims it had everything under control.

On Dec 6, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech

TripAdvisor tackles sexual assault in hotels with new warning system

Badges cover everything from discrimination to rape.

On Nov 9, 2017 by Ana Valens

IRL

Man’s TripAdvisor style review of his jail cell is surprisingly positive

But would he recommend it to a friend?

On Jul 11, 2016 by David Britton

Internet Culture

How to become a TripAdvisor superstar reviewer

Brevity, wit, hat-tipping talent, and the finer points.

On Nov 23, 2014 by Allen Weiner

IRL

French blogger fined for posting negative review of pizza restaurant

Be careful what you say online.

On Jul 21, 2014 by Lewis Parker

IRL

Finally, a vacation site that tells you where the hot, promiscuous ladies are

It’s what Hemingway would have used.

On Jan 15, 2014 by Miles Klee

IRL

Owner of ‘America’s dirtiest hotel’ can’t sue TripAdvisor

Unfortunately, the ranking holds about as much weight as an online listicle called “Potato Potato Potato.”

On Aug 29, 2013 by Kris Holt

Tech

Facebook and Google launch lobbying group, The Internet Association

Yahoo, AOL, and LinkedIn are among the founding members of the association, “dedicated to advancing public policy solutions to strengthen and protect Internet freedom.”

On Sep 19, 2012 by Curt Hopkins

Tech