Travel & the Funny

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Ceneri I most recently flew just last week, and by the time I reached the airport — at 8:05 am, meaning I had to get up around four, thank you very much — I was already exhausted, and my flight wasn’t even delayed yet, which felt suspicious. At check-in, a cheerful sign announced: “ALL BAGS MUST WEIGH LESS THAN A SENSE OF OPTIMISM.” I wasn’t sure what that meant, but the desk agent sighed, slapped a sticker on my bag, and whispered, “Good luck out there.” read post

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Humor and travel: sometimes lost in translation?

OK, I admit it: at times I can be a bit of a facetious wisenheimer. I believe in not taking things too seriously - as much of a challenge as it´s become in an increasingly unfunny world. But still, I´ll always look for an excuse for a wisecrack. The thing is, now that I live in Spain, I have to remember that my material doesn´t always translate well for locals - falling flat or even causing confusion. Humor varies across cultures, so I thought about how what´s funny in English and in the…

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Yukking it up at western New York State's comedy museums

“You’re going to a what?” asked my friend apprehensively. Yup. A hotel. Three of them actually for a total of six days as part of an " Empire State Road Trip" in upstate New York in early September, sponsored by the Harbor Hotels Collection. I felt cautiously optimistic until my friend pointed out – with some degree of pleasure, I thought – that no matter how scrubbed down the room was, how many masks were in evidence or social distance maintained, if such was even possible in a hotel setting,…

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'The beach was too sandy' - 20 of travellers' most ridiculous complaints

In these trying times, we can all use a laugh. And when it comes to travel, the general public can usually be relied upon for prime material. I just recently again came across a clipping that came out several years ago, in which a survey by the Association of British Travel Agents revealed 20 of the most ridiculous complaints by holidaymakers. So check out the following - some are merely ill informed, while others are silly, and still others downright jawdroppingly stupid. To whit: read post

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José Balido January 7, 2026 at 2:02pm

This one´s really for the birds lol https://www.thedrum.com/news/how-travel-and-tourism-brands-ensure-c...

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Max Pesling January 6, 2026 at 6:03pm

Quotes, not jokes! https://www.thewanderlustwithin.com/funny-travel-quotes/

134 Funny Travel Quotes That Will Make You Laugh 2026

Looking for oh-so relatable funny travel quotes? This bumper list of 120 quotes is designed to put a smile on your face and inspire your next travel…
Wendy Capra December 27, 2024 at 6:44pm

Some pretty funny takes on travel from a few stand-up comics - including a fair bit centered around air travel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83k0Cla-mIs
John Kipper October 2, 2023 at 11:06am

A little while ago some travel blogger dude put together a list of around 120 travel jokes, and a lot of these are admittedly groaners: https://www.whatsdannydoing.com/blog/funny-jokes-about-travelling

120 Top Travel Jokes [Genuinely Funny Jokes about Travelling] — What's Danny Doing?

Looking for some top travel jokes to lighten the mood on your next vacation? Check out these 120 funny jokes about travelling!
Max Pesling May 11, 2022 at 10:47am

Where do sharks like to go on vacation? Finland! Yah, a groaner fer sure. It's one of a hundred travel-related jokes a blogger named Danny Newman recently took it upon himself to compile and share with us. Er, thanks, dude?
https://www.whatsdannydoing.com/blog/funny-jokes-about-travelling

100 Top Travel Jokes [Genuinely Funny Jokes about Travelling] — What's Danny Doing?

Feeling as down as I am about the current travel restrictions? Perk yourself up with these funny jokes about travelling!
Darryl Musick March 12, 2014 at 4:49pm

We've all had those moments when we realize we're still in the real world...just a different neighborhood. Today's new report on The World on Wheels highlights those moment where maybe a facepalm is the most reasonable response. "Can't you live with it?"- Unforgettable but True Quotes From the Road.

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
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Ed Wetschler November 9, 2011 at 7:26am

Someone's post on New Zealand just reminded me of the funniest safety video I've seen -- and I've seen quite a few.

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David Paul Appell August 21, 2011 at 6:59pm

A couple of cute flying-related cartoons I came across recently:
Ed Wetschler July 11, 2011 at 5:17am

An exaggeration?