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Someone just brought a massive dog on a plane, and not only did they get away with it, but they also were reportedly met with big enthusiasm from both the crew and fellow passengers.

This Glamorous Great Dane Just Took Up 2 Seats on an American Airlines Flight

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I'll let you in on a secret: if you like to drink (or if you can!), being buzzed at the airport is just so much better than navigating it sober.

Airport Lounge Crawls Are the Newest 'Sport' in Travel

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OK, hear me out: Words like kitschy, spooky, or even terrifying don't necessarily mean "bad."

TikTok Can't Get Enough of This Deeply Kitschy Oregon Theme Park

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When I went to get my passport photo taken, I primped and pampered for nearly two hours.

This Viral TikTok Shows Why It Can Be Good to Have a Bad Passport Photo

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No matter how much you've planned your trip, there is one 24-hour period in which all the preparation, Excel sheets, and careful research fly out the window, and chaos descends.

The Day Before Your Vacation Is a Lawless Time Where Chaos Reigns

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Do you want to take a movie-inspired selfie?

The Tourist Town That Inspired 'Frozen' Just Built the World's Pettiest Fence

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There might be a way to avoid airport anxiety, or at least to reduce it a little bit.

TSA Twitter Is the Exact Opposite of TSA IRL

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Beyoncé fans from the US are big mad, but not at what you'd expect them to be.

Loud Singing at Concerts Is Dividing the Internet

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The era of the Weinermobile—that iconic dream job, prom limo, and wedding venue all rolled into one—is sadly over, but don't reach for tissues just yet.

Because Nothing Is Sacred, the Wienermobile Is Getting a New Name

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Luggage fees are a real pain, and if you belong to the vast majority of travelers (a.k.a. those who do not want to give airlines additional money), you might also belong to one big subgroup of that.

The One Rule to Stop You from Overpacking on Your Next Trip

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For all the couch potatoes out there whose brains short-circuit at the sole thought of going on a trip, let alone planning one, one ingenious Reddit user might have the solution for you—or at the very least, they might be able to lend a helping hand (to get off the couch).

This ChatGPT Tool Claims It Can Plan a Trip Anywhere in World

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You've made it—you've successfully checked your bags without paying additional fees, you've survived through security, and you even managed to find a spot for your carry-on in the plane's overhead bins.

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This Glamorous Great Dane Just Took Up 2 Seats on an American Airlines Flight

According to the poster, fellow passengers were more than happy to meet their plane neighbor.

Airport Lounge Crawls Are the Newest 'Sport' in Travel

Introducing the latest viral Reddit challenge to take part in before your next flight.

TikTok Can't Get Enough of This Deeply Kitschy Oregon Theme Park

The Enchanted Forest is located about an hour's drive south of Portland, Oregon.

This Viral TikTok Shows Why It Can Be Good to Have a Bad Passport Photo

Sometimes being overly photogenic can actually work against you.

The Day Before Your Vacation Is a Lawless Time Where Chaos Reigns

Money, time, and sense all go out the window, as TikTok creators keep reminding us.

The Tourist Town That Inspired 'Frozen' Just Built the World's Pettiest Fence

Residents of Hallstatt, Austrian have had enough of their Disney-loving visitors.

TSA Twitter Is the Exact Opposite of TSA IRL

They're both trying to achieve the same goals, though.

Loud Singing at Concerts Is Dividing the Internet

It seems no one can agree on how we're supposed to behave when we're seeing live music.

Because Nothing Is Sacred, the Wienermobile Is Getting a New Name

A new era is upon us after almost 100 iconic years.

The One Rule to Stop You from Overpacking on Your Next Trip

A new Reddit thread has surfaced a compelling solution to the age-old problem.

This ChatGPT Tool Claims It Can Plan a Trip Anywhere in World

The website is currently in its beta version. We tried it out.

No One Can Agree on Proper Window Seat Airplane Bathroom Etiquette

A Reddit thread recently ignited the debate.