A female solo traveler once had her drink spiked in a bar while traveling alone. She started feeling dizzy and disoriented. Fortunately, some kind locals noticed and helped her. In another case, a woman was staying in a budget hotel. During the night, she heard strange noises outside her door as if someone was trying to break in. She was terrified and had to call the front desk multiple times. Also, there was a solo female traveler who was harassed by a group of men on the street while exploring a new city. They followed her and made inappropriate comments.
Well, here's a horror story. A woman traveling solo decided to visit a small town. She booked a room in a local inn. When she entered the room, she noticed some really creepy dolls placed around. At night, she felt like they were watching her. It was so unnerving that she couldn't sleep well. Another story is that a solo female traveler was on a long - distance bus journey. A man sitting next to her started making her uncomfortable by constantly invading her personal space. She had to change her seat but the bus was full so she had to endure it for a while. And then there was a girl who went to a beach alone. She left her bag on the shore for a moment to swim and when she came back, her bag was gone, with all her money, ID and phone inside.
One horror story is about a woman traveling alone in a foreign city. She checked into a seemingly nice hostel but at night, she found out that her roommate was stealing from her. Another is a girl who got lost in a remote area while hiking alone. She had no cell service and it was getting dark, and she was really scared that she might not be found. There was also a woman who took a taxi in an unfamiliar place and the driver took a very long and strange route, making her fear for her safety.
Getting lost is a common element. Just like I was in a big city once and my GPS stopped working. I ended up in a really rough neighborhood and it was scary as hell. Another common thing is bad accommodation. You might find bugs in your bed or stay in a place that seems really unsafe.
One horror story is getting lost in a remote forest while solo traveling. I followed a so - called shortcut on the map but it led me to a dense, unmarked part of the forest. I was completely disoriented, with no cell signal. I had to rely on basic survival skills like finding a stream and following it until I found a small village. It was terrifying, thinking I might be stuck there forever.
Sure. There was a woman who went camping alone in the woods. In the middle of the night, she heard growling noises outside her tent. She was so scared she didn't dare to move. Another horror story is of a female traveler who was traveling by train. A strange man sat across from her and stared at her the whole time, which made her extremely uncomfortable. She was worried he might follow her when she got off. One more story is that a girl traveling alone in a big city was lured into an alley by someone who promised to show her a 'secret place'. Luckily, she realized it was a trap and ran away just in time.
One common theme is strange noises. When you're alone in the wilderness, any unusual sound can be terrifying. It could be the howl of an unknown animal or a creaking sound that seems to have no source. Another theme is the feeling of being watched. You might sense eyes on you even though you can't see anyone. Also, encountering unexpected things like finding strange markings or objects near your campsite.
New Zealand is an amazing solo travel destination. It offers diverse landscapes from mountains to beaches. You can go hiking in the Fiordland National Park or enjoy the laid - back atmosphere in Auckland. Also, Barcelona in Spain is great. You can admire the unique architecture of Antoni Gaudí and soak up the vibrant nightlife on your own.
A couple once booked their honeymoon through a travel agent. When they arrived at their so - called 'luxury resort', it was a run - down place with dirty rooms and bad food. The travel agent had promised them a five - star experience. Turns out, the agent had never actually visited the place and just went by the pictures on the website which were clearly very old and misrepresented the actual state of the resort.
One horror story could be getting scammed by a so - called 'tour guide' in Rome. They promised a great tour of all the historical sites but instead took people to overpriced souvenir shops where they got a cut from the sales. It was a total waste of money and time.
One horror story is getting seriously ill in a foreign country with no access to proper medical care. I knew a guy who got food poisoning in a remote area of Thailand. The local hospital was ill - equipped, and he had to wait for hours just to see a doctor. It was a nightmare as he didn't speak the local language well and had trouble communicating his symptoms.
There was a case where a couple booked a cruise via Costco Travel. During the cruise, they faced issues with the food quality. It was not up to the standard that was promised. Also, some of the excursions they booked through Costco Travel were mismanaged. For example, the transportation to one of the excursions was late, and they almost missed the activity. They had to constantly complain to Costco Travel to get some sort of compensation.
One family travel horror story is when a family planned a beach vacation. They got to the hotel only to find out it was overbooked. They were sent to a different, much shabbier place miles away from the beach. Another is when a family's flight got severely delayed during a long - haul trip. The kids were cranky, and they missed their connecting flight, which led to a whole day of waiting in the airport.