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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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“Barbaric and dehumanizing”: Wicked’s Marissa Bode speaks out about lack of accessible bathrooms on airplanes

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Absolutely appalling”: Travel site Trivago criticized for asking for a tip at checkout

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

Left: Female hand holding smartphone with Airbnb application. Right: Bed in an Airbnb with white sheets, sign taped to it reading "Use only to sleep/no other activities."

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“Came here with my wife…”: Couple arrives at Airbnb and sees a note on the bed. Then they realize how strict the rules are

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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“A fake moon is diabolical”: Traveler in China says they were “catfished” into vacationing at a theme village

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“Be bored in the airport”: Travelers share the airport hacks they swear by for stress-free holiday flights

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Viral Politics

“A degradation in civility”: Travelers react to Sean Duffy’s suggestion to “dress a little better” on planes

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“That’s integration, not invasion”: Bengali sign at Whitechapel station sparks a complaint on X. Locals clapped back instantly

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“We are being stripped of our identity”: Flight attendants say goodbye to Hawaiian Airlines after Alaska merger

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“Going down gave me so much anxiety”: Trapped yoga influencers document Hurricane Melissa from their Jamaica villa

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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“Bring back doors”: One traveler is on a quest to ensure actual closing doors in  hotel bathrooms—and built an entire database around it

Shattered windshield of a United Airlines flight.

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Internet sleuths say a weather balloon—not space junk—hit the United Airlines flight

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Susan LaMarca

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“Bucket list experience”: Passenger shares footage from her flight on a Hello Kitty airplane

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“Too far”: Video of strangers sleeping on their cruise balcony goes viral, sparking a discussion about privacy and travel etiquette

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“On the pasta?”: American tourist asks for an Olive Garden-style chicken parm in Italy. The Italian waiter’s response is perfect

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“I didn’t have to leave Texas for this”: Disappointed American in Germany for Oktoberfest compares it to the Iowa State Fair

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