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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Woman books seat specifically for window. Her seat is the only one on the plane without one

No Window Plane

‘That seat should absolutely be cheaper’: West Jet passenger books seat specifically for window. Her seat is the only one on the plane without one

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Sandals Resorts customer says staff won’t leave her alone–even in the bathroom

Sandals Resort

‘This is actually my worst nightmare’: Sandals Resorts customer says staff won’t leave her alone—even in the bathroom

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman talking(l+r), United airlines airplane

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‘I have so many questions’: Viewers divided after bride says United Airlines canceled the flight to her wedding

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘We definitely wouldn’t leave your bag there’: Traveler says airline worker gaslit passenger who put an AirTag in their lost bag

Woman on Alaska Airlines flight films the aftermath of window section blowing out mid flight

Alaska Missing Door

‘POV: woke up from your plane nap thinking it was turbulence’: Woman on Alaska Airlines flight films the aftermath of window blowing out

Flight attendants share the types of questions they get from passengers on a daily basis

Flight Attendant

‘Of course we’re gonna say no if you ask to be on our buddy pass’: Flight attendants share the types of questions they get from passengers on a daily basis

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Ex-CIA agent says you should always book a hotel between the 4th and 10th floors. Here's why

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‘I always let them know’: Ex-CIA agent says you should always book a hotel between the 4th and 10th floors. Here’s why

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Travel expert shares right way to use overhead bin space

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‘That’s not how this works’: Travel expert shares right way to use overhead bin space

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‘Mariott, you gotta do better than this’: Resort guest says workers gave her ‘used’ bread from another table. It got worse

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‘I bet the whole plane was smelling that cake’: Ryanair flight attendant gets fired after figuring out how to bake cake on a plane

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Las Vegas Free Stay

‘NOT paying for our Fountain View room at Bellagio!’: Vegas expert reveals hack to get free hotel rooms

Woman talking(l+r), Royal Caribbean cruise ship(c)

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‘The food looks like I made it in an Easy-Bake Oven’: Woman calls out food on 9-month Royal Caribbean cruise

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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Boat of tourists capsizes in the ocean, killing a passenger

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

Woman accidentally captures fiancé lying to win a disagreement

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‘I would never let this go’: Woman accidentally captures fiancé lying to win a disagreement (updated)

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