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When an airplane ticket only gets you a seat on a bus

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

Kennedy Woodard-Jones bought a plane ticket from American Airlines, went through TSA, lined up at her gate, and didn’t realize she was boarding a bus until it was on the highway. Her TikTok about it got 13 million views, according to … Continue reading →

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Don’t get suckered this summer

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Brian D. Butler
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Tourist Scams

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

If you haven’t been the target of a tourist scam, you probably haven’t been paying attention. Whether you’re visiting New York City or Rome, you are likely to be targeted by con artists and thieves. The helpful infographic below covers … Continue reading →

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Tourist Hero of the Week

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

If you have ever been gouged by a shady currency exchange, you will applaud the “Honest Prague Guide”. Along with producing helpful short videos on visiting the Czech capital, this tourism Robin Hood actively confronts Prague’s tourist parasites and tourist … Continue reading →

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