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TIJUANA - Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies have a new bucket list destination in their sights after Mexico has been named "best destination for those who love the thrill of being kidnapped."

Mexico named “best destination for those who love thrill of being kidnapped”

by Lee BallouFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023

TIJUANA – Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies have a new bucket list destination in their sights after Mexico has been named “best destination for those who love the thrill of being kidnapped.”

LAS VEGAS, NV - One man's hotel hack is really pushing it after he demands resort fees be reimbursed when the property can't produce a notary public.

Man demands refund of Resort Fee after hotel can’t actually find a Notary

by Jon Nickel-D'AndreaNovember 29, 2022November 29, 2022

LAFAYETTE, IN – Grimshoe Elementary teacher and self-professed miles and points hobbyist Heather Robinson was shocked when she read her son’s crazy Christmas wish list.

Exorbitant Christmas wish list catches travel hacker parent by surprise

by Nancy PowellNovember 21, 2022November 13, 2022

BOONVILLE, MO – Local accountant Fred Baskin just returned from a trip to Europe, and he was shocked that he actually enjoyed visiting a country outside of the United States.

Local resident reluctantly admits that USA is not #1 in everything after his first trip abroad

by Nancy PowellOctober 29, 2022October 22, 2022

PROSPER, TX - A local family is getting ready for a possible “Carnibrawl” on their upcoming Carnival cruise by taking a self-defense class at Land Shark Martial Arts.

Family enrolls in self-defense class to prepare for upcoming Carnival cruise

by Nancy PowellOctober 19, 2022September 15, 2022

DESTIN, FL--Parents John and Susan Mulvaney grounded their teenage son after he behaved suspiciously on their family beach vacation by volunteering to pose for a family photo. The parent became suspicious when he actually smiled too.

Teen volunteers to pose for sunset photos during family vacation; Parents extremely suspicious

by Nancy PowellSeptember 4, 2022August 13, 2022

Travel can be fulfilling and inspiring. So much so that many people name their children after some fond travel memory or experience. Sometimes it works out, sometimes not so much. Here are the worst travel-inspired baby names of 2022.

The worst travel-inspired baby names of 2022

by Lee BallouAugust 22, 2022August 21, 2022

DENVER, CO - A Denver area man's shocking airport rant went viral on Tik-Tok after he discovered a United Airlines gate agent was secretly plotting to ruin his vacation plans.

Man Discovers Airline Gate Agent Plotted to Ruin His Vacation

by Nancy PowellAugust 18, 2022August 18, 2022

ROCKFORD, IL - After a reportedly grueling day of travel with his family, a 34-year-old father of 3 made a beeline to a hotel bar shortly after checking in with this family. Witnesses said Gilmer slammed his hand on the bartop and demanded 3 shots of the cheapest tequila.

Dad heads to hotel bar and pounds 3 shots after grueling day of traveling with family

by Lee BallouJune 25, 2022May 30, 2022

CHICAGO, IL - A business traveler is forced to admit that maybe Chicago is finally turning things around after only getting mugged once on his recent business trip to the Windy City.

Business traveler pretty satisfied he only got mugged once on recent Chicago business trip

by Lee BallouJune 13, 2022June 10, 2022