what’s your funniest travel habit or tradition?
Last week, my husband and I found ourselves back in Chicago for the sixth time—yes, sixth! By now, we know the best way to pack, which train to take from O’Hare, and even which bakery has the least line on a Saturday morning. But after a while, all those practical travel hacks just blend together, and honestly, it starts to feel a bit... routine.
So, we started making up our own silly traditions to keep things interesting. For example, every time we visit a new city, we have to find the weirdest local snack and try it—no matter how strange it looks. Last time, we ended up with something called a "pickle dog" at a street fair, and let’s just say, it was an experience I won’t forget (my husband still complains about the aftertaste!).
I’m curious—do you have any quirky travel habits or goofy challenges you set for yourself when you’re on the road? Maybe you always take a picture with the strangest statue you can find, or you try to order coffee in the local language, even if you butcher it every time.
I’d love to hear about the funny, odd, or just plain entertaining things you do to make your trips more memorable. Let’s be honest, sometimes the best stories come from the things that don’t go as planned! What’s your favorite silly travel tradition?
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