The Tragic Legacy Of The Cheyenne

The Tragic Legacy Of The Cheyenne


February 14, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Tragic Legacy Of The Cheyenne


The Cheyenne were once one of the most powerful tribes on the Great Plains, but they had to fight hard to stay at the top. This is their incredible story.


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My airline changed our direct flight into one with two layovers after booking. At what point is it basically a different trip?

You book a clean nonstop, pick your seats, and start daydreaming about arrival. Then an airline email lands and suddenly that simple itinerary has turned into two layovers and a much longer travel day. At that point, plenty of travelers ask the same question: when is a schedule change so big that it is basically a different trip?
June 2, 2026 Miles Brucker
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My Airbnb host demanded we leave a perfect review or they would report us for fake damages. Is that a common scam now?

You book a place, follow the rules, and think the hardest part is choosing check-out brunch. Then the host sends a chilling message saying you must leave a perfect review or face a damage claim. It sounds outrageous, but complaints about review pressure and questionable damage accusations have become common enough that Airbnb has explicit rules against them.
June 2, 2026 Miles Brucker
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My cruise advertised unlimited food but started charging extra for basic restaurants onboard. Is that misleading?

Cruise lines love the phrase “unlimited food” because it sells the dream of carefree holiday eating. But some passengers say that dream gets murkier when extra charges start appearing for venues they thought were part of the package. The key question is not whether a cruise can charge more for some dining, because many do, but whether the advertising made the limits clear enough before booking.
May 3, 2026 Miles Brucker
Family Seating

My airline changed our family seating and split my toddler away from us unless we paid more. Is this just legalized extortion?

Few things make parents see red faster than opening a boarding pass and finding a toddler assigned rows away. It feels outrageous because it is not just inconvenient. It can create a real safety and supervision problem on a flight.
June 1, 2026 Miles Brucker
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My hotel charged me a "view fee" because I requested a higher floor. Is that becoming a real thing now?

You ask for a higher floor, hoping for a quieter night and a better view, and suddenly there is a charge attached. For some travelers, that surprise has started to feel uncomfortably familiar. The short answer is yes, room location and view-based pricing are very real, but they are not exactly new.
May 29, 2026 Miles Brucker