Useless travel knowledge—curious facts from the world of travel
Why do flight attendants almost always wear scarves? Why does food taste different on an airplane than on the ground? And why are hotel beds almost always covered with white sheets?
Useless travel knowledge deals with precisely those little questions from the world of travel that people often ask themselves—but rarely look up.
Here you will find short, entertaining articles with curious travel facts, surprising background information, and cultural peculiarities from around the world. From flying to hotels to country-specific customs. Perfect for in between, easy to read, and guaranteed to provide moments of insight.
Flight & Airport
Small details that you’re sure to notice on your next flight.
Hotel & Accommodation
What lies behind the seemingly obvious details in a hotel room.
Culture & Customs
Travel facts that help you understand countries better—even if you don’t necessarily need to know them.
Everyday travel & luggage
Travel facts that help you understand countries better—even if you don’t necessarily need to know them.
Useless travel knowledge doesn’t make traveling more complicated—it makes it more exciting. The closer you look, the more little details you discover that suddenly make sense. This category is constantly growing and is regularly updated with new and curious travel facts.
It’s best to save them—the next time you fly or stay at a hotel, you’re guaranteed to think of at least one of these items.