How I felt knowing that today 6 years ago was the day that we got that "two week vacation" fromCovid

A man earned $23,000 in a single month just by feeding cats while their owners were away on vacation.

During the Lunar New Year holidays, he looked after nearly 1,000 cats, sometimes feeding up to 55 in one day. What began as simple pet sitting turned into a profitable side hustle, showing how niche services can boom during busy holiday seasons.

Guys, I just booked my first vacation in 10 years after being depressed and broke for so long. It is super cheap, but I will have almost a week at the North Sea. I am so happy I could cry because it means everything to me

An employee in China hit the ultimate jackpot at their company’s annual party.
During a lucky draw, one worker won an incredible prize — 365 days of fully paid leave.

Instead of cash or gadgets, the company offered vacation days as rewards.
One lucky name secured a full year off with pay — a win no one else at the office will top anytime soon.

They came for vacation.

Then airspace closed. Flights were cancelled. Over 20,000 passengers were suddenly stranded across the Gulf.

Instead of chaos, the UAE made one move.

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi reportedly sent a directive to every hotel in Abu Dhabi:
Do not check them out. Extend their stay. Send us the invoice.

Dubai issued a parallel order within hours.

According to the General Civil Aviation Authority, the state is covering accommodation and meal costs for affected travelers.

Private companies stepped up too. Holiday rental firms opened apartments for free — and more than 250 hosts followed.

No panic pricing.
No sleeping on airport floors.
No “figure it out yourself.”

Just a country absorbing the cost until every visitor can return home safely.

That’s how you handle a crisis.