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My son sat next to the world's worst tourist on a flight from Sydney to Denpasar, Indonesia. His seatmate nursed a bottle of sizzurp -- a potent mix of codeine and Sprite -- and the man twitched uncontrollably for the seven-hour flight to Bali.

Travel tip: Beware of bad tourists this summer! 

June 20, 2024July 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

My son sat next to the world’s worst tourist on a flight from Sydney to Denpasar, Indonesia. His seatmate nursed a bottle of sizzurp — a potent mix of codeine and Sprite — and the man twitched uncontrollably for the seven-hour flight to Bali.

Categories Featured, On Travel

The hidden cost of ‘stupid’ tourists

June 20, 2024October 1, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Tourists do the dumbest things. If you don’t believe me, then maybe you should have joined me on my drive through Yellowstone National Park yesterday.

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We're very lucky. The devastating earthquake that struck Japan last week caused only minor damage here in the States.

Do people who leave their brains at home deserve to be ripped off?

January 20, 2024March 13, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

We’re very lucky. The devastating earthquake that struck Japan last week caused only minor damage here in the States

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