The aftermath of an earthquake on April 4, 2024, in Hualien, Taiwan. A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Taiwan, triggering a tsunami warning for coastlines in Taiwan, the Philippines and Japan. | Annabelle Chih/Getty Images Earlier this year, projections from UN Tourism put international travel on track to recover to pre-pandemic levels — putting a…
No one likes it when their flight is delayed. For flight attendants, though, a delay isn’t just a hassle – it’s a lot of unpaid work. You’re at the airport, in your uniform, yet the pay clock doesn’t start until the plane is pulling out of the gate. “I don’t know another job in the…
Vox reader Jen Hawse asks: Why do hotels pump in very strongly smelling perfume into their lobbies and sometimes their guest rooms? What we think of as a “nice” hotel often comes down to a certain je ne sais quoi. Sure, it has all the amenities — a luxe restaurant and bar on the premises,…
