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The latest on life, culture and travel. A staple of social media, travel stories about ideal destinations and activities often go viral, capturing the attention of the internet. Newsweek's coverage of stories capturing the attention of social media offers a unique perspective on a trend or trending topic that often is difficult to understand without a nuanced explanation.
Internet divided over viral video of bad plane etiquette: "Would you?"
Several TikTok users were frustrated by the scene in latest clip, while others were less bothered, with one writing: "Who cares, it happens all the time."
Passenger's "genius" solution for avoiding airport luggage mix-ups praised
Several users on TikTok were impressed by the passenger's creative solution, with one writing it was "the smart way" to avoid luggage mishaps.
Mom calling out flyer who kept window blind up on night flight sparks fury
Several TikTok users defended the passenger, pointing out that the flyer is entitled to do as they please since they paid for that seat.
Passenger's way of ensuring girlfriend can exit plane first splits views
The boyfriend's gesture in the latest viral clip has sparked debate among TikTok users, with one asking "doesn't every guy do this?"
Passenger "not mentally prepared" for why she got searched at airport
Several users were sympathetic toward the passenger in the viral clip, who said: "The flying experience that I had yesterday should not be allowed."
Woman refusing to swap plane seats for child to sit with family praised
Several social media users backed the passenger's stance in the latest viral clip, with one writing "others' poor planning is not your fault."
Golden Retriever's response to being on vacation goes viral: "very excited"
"Such good translations of a golden's brain," wrote one amused TikTok user, while another wished the retriever a "lovely holiday."
Woman shocked after hotel room trashed by unlikely animal: "Proper menaces"
Several users were laughing over the scene in the viral clip, with one questioning "how gangster" these animals are becoming.
Auntie who pretended to lose passport to avoid babysitting has no regrets
The teen, who has been an "unpaid nanny" since age 12, hid the passport in her sock to escape the trip with her sister and young children.
The world's most beautiful waterfalls—and the scenic hikes that go there
Some of the world's most scenic waterfalls can be viewed from equally scenic hikes. Take a look at these wonders from the majesty of the Ban Gloc in Vietnam to the cascading curtain of Lumangwe in Zambia to the world's largest system in Argentina and Brazil (Iguazu Falls) to our homegrown versions in California (Yosemite Falls) and Alaska (Nugget Falls).
Father recalls moment son fell into 328-foot volcanic crater: "the horror"
"When he fell, I was sure he was dead," Jérôme Devosse said.
Passenger shares how he managed to board flight with no ID
Connor Esraelian told Newsweek: "The whole experience was a nightmare. Let me be a lesson to others: please bring your ID to the airport."
Transgender cyclist speaks out after being banned from women's race
Austin Killips wrote on Instagram that she was "devastated by the UCI's decision to renege on the policy and framework they previously set out for inclusion."
Passenger cheered for confronting "screaming'' woman during flight
An etiquette expert told Newsweek how "engagement in a confined space could mean trouble," so handling it in an appropriate way is vital.
Man promised 'city view' from hotel room shares what he actually saw
The traveler in Taiwan shared his disappointment and issued a warning to others booking a "city view" hotel room.
Shock as man accidentally books to stay in one of hong kong's "coffin homes
"I would just die from a panic attack. I can't breathe even by watching it," commented one user on TikTok.
Delta passenger reveals "terrifying" ordeal after flight was overbooked
The incident was a "harrowing" experience, Ashley Haugen told Newsweek, adding: "I don't want anybody else to go through this."
Unusual plane seats shock internet: "new fear unlocked"
Several users on TikTok were appalled by the seat setup in the latest viral post, with one writing "this is my worst nightmare."
Our vacation to Mexico started with a horrifying accident
Is this our fault? Of course it is, we're her parents.
Why you should always take your dogs on vacation breaks hearts—"I'm crying"
Danyelle Heckert told Newsweek that her two dogs "always enjoy beach vacations such as Croatia or mountainous places such as Switzerland or Austria."
Anxious when flying? Man shares how he overcomes fears while on plane
Aerophobia, a fear of flying, affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. and can induce panic attacks and severe anxiety.
"This is my hell": Thousands shelter from Chicago tornado inside O'Hare
A tornado which touched down near the transport hub on Wednesday forced passengers to take cover in a cramped tunnel.
Tip jar at hotel's breakfast buffet sparks fury: "For what exactly?"
Baffled by an image of a tip jar at a self-serve bar, many people have slammed tipping culture, with one describing it as "toxic."
Woman refuses to switch plane seat so mom can sit next to kids: "Entitled"
The mom spent "at least 15 minutes" loudly complaining to another passenger but then got an unexpected response.
Woman sharing "best flight tip ever" for disorganized travelers praised
TikTok users were impressed by the flight hack, with one saying, "I don't need to have any more meltdowns" while traveling.
Would you stay in this Airbnb which is just a bed in a bathroom?
College professor David Holtz claims the room he rented during a recent visit to London was "a large-ish bathroom that the host put a bed into."
Fury as passenger with nut allergy claims plane was covered in "peanuts"
Several users criticized Ryanair, the Irish airline in the clip, but a company spokesperson told Newsweek: "Our aircraft are cleaned during every turnaround."
Man shocked after catching housesitting dad on CCTV breaking his one rule
The homeowner, who was vacationing abroad at the time, said his immediate reaction was "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Delight as Great Dane squeezes into tiny elevator: "Stairs are even worse"
TikTokers were impressed with the huge hound's "reversing" skills, comparing him to an "18-wheeler backing into a bay."
Nevada license plate revoked for defaming Californians
Officials ruled the plate reading GOBK2CA could be taken to mean "go back to California," but the owner plans to appeal their decision.
