Gen Z Lore-Tripping; Tyler Warren's Undefined Role Is 'Weird'

“Fast Company says Gen Z is now "lore-tripping," traveling to places based on internet stories, not sights.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Brock Thunderson and Chip Darnell on The Asia Desk
Published 2:40 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Fast Company: “Forget jet-setting. ‘Lore-tripping’ is the weird new way Gen Z is traveling”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 2:40 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Brock Thunderson and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Gen Z.
BBN covered this story before: Lore-Tripping Gen Z Travel; Dog Rescued Under Goodwill (October 7).

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Fast CompanyForget jet-setting. ‘Lore-tripping’ is the weird new way Gen Z is traveling
Yahoo SportsWhy Tyler Warren’s undefined role is just ‘weird’

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFast Company says Gen Z is now "lore-tripping," traveling to places based on internet stories, not sights.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'd go to a strip mall for the lore, honestly!
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistThey're booking flights for a rumor? I won't even leave the house without checking the cloud cover, and I name the clouds!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's travel by vibes, Brock! No itinerary, just a legend and a gas station burrito. My favorite kind of vacation!
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistSecond one, quickly. Yahoo Sports says Tyler Warren's undefined role is just "weird." Weird! That's the whole job description!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA weird role with no name, like a mystery sandwich! Brock, I think that's the best offer anyone's had on this desk.