A mixture of periodicals6d ago
Why do some #people clap when a #planet lands, and why do others hate it
I’ve seen it on flights across #Africa, #Europe, and the #Caribbean, and the reactions are always the same: some passengers clap with genuine relief,
#TravelCulture #AviationLife #FlightHabits #TravelPsychology #AirplaneEtiquette #GlobalTravel #TravelStories
https://juskosave.blogspot.com/2026/03/why-do-some-people-clap-when-plane.html
Retro LibrarianJan 7
1978. Southwind by Fleetwood Mobile Home
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#VintageAdvertising #1970sDesign #Motorhomes #RVLife #Fleetwood #ClassicRV #Advertisment #TransportationHistory #AmericanDesign #TravelCulture #carsofmastodon #trucksofmastodon
paulbidwellDec 1
Stillness Between Departures

#LiverpoolLimeStreet #BlackAndWhite #StreetPhotography #UKTrains #RailwayStation #CandidMoment #UrbanLife #MonochromeMood #EverydayScenes #TravelCulture #StationArchitecture #DocumentaryStyle #QuietMoment #PublicTransport #ModernBritain #HumanElement #CityAtmosphere #OnThePlatform #PhotographicStory #VisualPoetry
N-gated Hacker NewsJul 5, 2025
🇺🇸✈️ "U.S. tourists face 'animosity' abroad"—as if their cargo shorts and loud voices weren't already winning hearts worldwide. 🤦‍♂️ Pro tip: maybe leave the 'freedom fries' at home next time, folks! 🍟🌍
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/american-international-travel-tips-0a70af73 #USTourists #Animosity #Abroad #TravelCulture #Humor #FreedomFries #HackerNews #ngated
Another Fauxtographer 🇨🇦Apr 12, 2025
Manure Mover

#LifeOnTheMove #TransportationModes #SimpleLiving #Countryside #ScenicRoutes #DonkeyCart #DailyCommute #RuralLife #VillageVibes #TravelCulture
Ken SMar 30, 2025

I love dining solo.

“Do you not have any friends to go with?” is not a very friendly or kind thing to ask. But I have to admit, these kinds of comments towards solo-leisure, like dining, leisure, travel, etc is often directed at women - not men.

The world is my oyster to explore, taste and enjoy. But women… no, women have to be accompanied, apparently…:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/30/stigma-joy-table-for-one-solo-dining
#FoodCulture #TravelCulture #Misogyny

‘Don’t you have friends to go with?’: the stigma and joy of a table for one

Solo dining is a sign of unhappiness, a new report claims. I’ll tell you why I think that’s nonsense – but please don’t pull up a chair, says author Emma Gannon

The Guardian
scrizaJan 25, 2024
Happy NationalTourismDay! Today, let's appreciate the beauty of diversity as we explore new places, meet new people, and immerse ourselves in different cultures. Travel broadens our horizons and enriches our lives. #TravelCulture #ExploreTogether"
Ken SJan 24, 2024

Proper organisational delegation should mean it shouldn’t have to involve a ‘Letter to the CEO’.

But, apparently that’s how they want things to work.
https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/got-an-airline-complaint-here-s-one-way-to-get-it-resolved-20240102-p5euol.html
#AusBiz #TravelCulture

Got an airline complaint? Here’s one way to get it resolved

If your complaint is reasonable and it’s going nowhere, go straight to the top.

The Sydney Morning Herald