This trend is nuts. People are eating biodegradable packing peanuts under the assumption that they are edible — much to experts’ dismay. On TikTok, online shoppers claim that the biodegradable packing peanuts make for the perfect “bedtime snack,” arguing that the foam pieces are completely edible because they dissolve in their mouths. Experts warn that, … Read more
Europe has a new hot travel destination — and it’s not Spain, Italy or Greece. Croatia has officially been crowned Europe’s No. 1 travel destination after a public vote from over one million travelers worldwide. Croatian tourism officials received the award at ITB Berlin, one of the world’s leading travel trade fairs. “Croatia has beautiful … Read more
Hold the applause. A flight attendant has warned why aircraft passengers should not clap immediately after the plane lands — as they might be celebrating too soon. An Argentinian airline crew member and TikTok creator who goes by Barbiebac revealed that travelers should never clap after the tires hit the tarmac, cautioning that accidents can still … Read more
McDonald’s is the latest fast food restaurant to use artificial intelligence to step up its game. The fast food giant is overhauling all 43,000 restaurants with an AI makeover in an attempt to cut wait times and make a better experience for both customers and employees. Upgrades will start with internet-connected kitchen equipment, AI-enabled drive-throughs … Read more
People really are wearing less and less on the “runway.” A Southwest flight bound for Phoenix, Arizona was forced to return to the gate after an unruly passenger stripped naked and began screaming at the top of her lungs before takeoff. “It came as a complete surprise to everyone,” one female eyewitness, who opted to … Read more
Every new generation bears a stigma — could this one be the worst? The title “Generation Beta” — a cohort that was first welcomed into the world on Jan. 1 — could be seen as offensive, since the term “beta” doubles as slang for someone who is passive or weak. But in terms of the Greek alphabet, … Read more
This brought her back down to Earth. A travel blogger was gobsmacked to learn her travel-sized liquids might be seized at an airport security checkpoint, taking to TikTok to complain that the agent threatened to toss her cosmetic products and toiletries. Jules Pomphrett was traveling through an airport in Canada when she was stopped at … Read more
A woman has been sacked from her job after leaving a “racist” remark about her waiter on a restaurant bill. The customer, who dined at Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Columbus, the capital of Ohio, wrote “I hope Trump deports you!!!” on the signature line of the bill. She had spent $87.84 USD at … Read more
There’s a cost of living crisis but apparently that shouldn’t stop parents from saving money when trying to give their kids joy. According to one mom, anyway. Posting under @olgainspired, the mom-of-two this week went on a viral rant about her child attending a birthday party that “without even cake.” “I tried to act normal, but what was that?” The mom wrote … Read more
Llamas, ponchos, Machu Picchu and Paddington Bear, Peru is often encapsulated into cliches. But step beyond and you’ll discover a country of diverse landscapes — mountains, sea, desert and Amazonian jungle — and captivating culture. Below, we’ve outlined a perfect introductory itinerary for an authentic experience in South America’s hottest nation. Simply capital Barranco is … Read more