travel culture

Americans have a lot of unique expressions. Some become surprisingly popular overseas. Others leave people scratching their heads, wondering why we say them at all. And then there are the …

For Americans, ordering water at a restaurant is one of those things you don’t really think about. You sit down, ask for water, and someone brings it. No discussion. No …

European hotel bathrooms often skip tubs, shower curtains, and washcloths — and there are practical reasons why. If you’ve ever traveled in Europe, you know exactly what I’m talking about. …

Americans visiting Canada often assume they blend in pretty well. Canadians would apparently disagree. 😆 Regardless of where you read it, the media is in agreement that Canadians are not …

From “break a leg” to “ride shotgun,” these everyday American sayings are confusing, funny—and surprisingly popular abroad. If there’s one thing you can say about countries around the world, it’s …

If you’re a travel nerd, chances are you enjoy seeing photos, reading posts, and watching videos about others’ experiences on planes. Those who share adventures in business or first class …

Whether you’ve been flying for 45 minutes or 4.5 hours, it invariably happens: the plane lands and at least one person claps. What’s up with that? I mean, can the …