Seat kicking is one of those universal flight annoyances almost everyone has experienced—you assume it’ll stop once the passenger realizes it. When it doesn’t, the frustration builds fast, especially when you’re stuck for hours with nowhere to go. And when the response is “just deal with it,” that frustration goes from annoying to infuriating.

Explore the world’s most outrageous eating contests in this fun, travel-magazine feature. From hot dog marathons and fiery chili challenges to bizarre global delicacies, discover 25 wild food competitions that turn travel into a true spectacle.

You're in a US city, and you've just hailed a taxi to get back to your hotel. The ride seems smooth until you arrive at your destination. The driver suddenly demands double the metered fare. When you question the charge, his tone shifts—he becomes hostile, raising his voice and blocking your exit. Your heart races. What do you do? While this is a hypothetical scenario, it's one that could happen to anyone navigating unfamiliar streets or even in your own neighborhood. Taxi disputes involving overcharging are not uncommon, while those with intimidation are rarer but serious when they occur. Understanding how to respond protects you from further harm and ensures the driver faces appropriate consequences for misconduct.

Sometimes history doesn’t get “discovered” so much as it gets tired of hiding. In Myanmar, a powerful earthquake cracked the ground open near an old royal landscape—and suddenly there were stairways, platforms, and brickwork where there used to be ordinary earth. Now researchers are asking a delicious question: did this accidental reveal just breathe new life into ancient mentions of a royal “water palace” that people have argued about for ages?

The ghost towns of America are fascinating monuments to the country's regional history, economic development, and movement of peoples.

Chief Red Cloud defeated the U.S. Army through strategy and unity, forcing one of the only Native victories in American history.