Humor

Now Officially Our Concern Is the Plants

Looking for brown bears in Japan’s Shiretoko National Park, but not too hard

Sep 29 • Scott Monaco

Seasoned Traveler

Nobody robs a seasoned traveler on the bus to La Fortuna

Sep 22 • Trey Erwin

What Your Euro Summer Destination Says About You

A definitive and mostly unfair guide.

Aug 5 • Scott Monaco

Twelve Dollars & Twelve Years Later

On the world's best airline and what is left of it

Jul 28 • Scott Monaco

Setting An Out-of-Office Reply in 2026

Gary is going on vacation.

Jun 16 • Scott Monaco

Please Return to Your Seat

On the long haul flight

Apr 28 • Scott Monaco

An Attempt to Circle a Danish Island

Mar 24 • Scott Monaco

The Glowing Rectangles

We came outside

Mar 10 • Scott Monaco

Everyone Is One Text Away from Canceling

On modern plans

Feb 10 • Scott Monaco

Continue Without a Seat

On booking a cheap flight

Feb 3 • Scott Monaco

Breakfast is Included

On the hotel breakfast buffet

Jan 27 • Scott Monaco

The Safari Big Five

A guide to those you encounter on a safari.

Nov 25, 2025 • Scott Monaco

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