I heard about a biker who booked an Airbnb near Sturgis. The listing showed a clean and cozy place. But when he arrived, the place was a mess. There was garbage in the kitchen, and the bathroom was filthy. The host was unreachable, and he had to spend the first day of his Sturgis trip trying to clean up the place just so he could stay there.
Sure. There was a case where a traveler checked into a budget hotel. The sheets were full of stains and the bathroom was filthy. There were also strange noises at night that made it impossible to sleep well.
Sure. A friend of mine once went to Cancun. He had booked a nice - looking hotel online. But when he got there, the room was nothing like the pictures. It was dirty, smelled bad, and the air conditioning didn't work. He complained to the front desk but they were unhelpful. He had to spend his whole vacation in that uncomfortable room.
Well, a family went on spring break and their hotel had a major plumbing problem. Sewage backed up into their room, and the smell was unbearable. The hotel didn't offer them a proper alternative room right away, and they had to endure this horrible situation for a couple of days while waiting for the problem to be fixed.
Sure. A tourist booked a supposedly 'luxury' apartment through an online platform. When they got there, it was dirty, smelled bad, and had bugs. The amenities promised, like a working air - conditioner and a functional kitchen, were all broken. They tried to contact the owner but got no response. They had to cut their vacation short and find another place to stay.
Some people have had problems with Airbnb rentals in Mexico. For example, a family rented a house thinking it would be a peaceful stay. However, the neighbors were extremely noisy. There were parties every night, and the hosts didn't do anything about it. Also, the house had some safety issues like broken locks on the doors.
There have been horror stories about accommodation being misrepresented. You book a place thinking it has certain amenities like air - conditioning or a great view, but when you get there, it's nothing like what was advertised. It can be a huge disappointment, especially if you've paid a significant amount for it.
One story that stands out is about a family - owned motorcycle shop in Sturgis. They have been in business for generations and have seen the Sturgis rally grow. They share stories of how they used to prepare for the influx of customers during the rally in the early days. How they worked hard to keep up with the demand for parts and repairs. Their story is a testament to the impact of the Sturgis event on the local economy and community.
I know of a story where on a holiday, the mta was running a reduced service but there were still a lot of people out. A particular train was so overcrowded that passengers couldn't move their arms or legs properly. Some people had their bags squashed, and there was a lot of jostling. There were kids crying because they were so uncomfortable. It was a nightmare for everyone on board. And the train had to make extra stops because of some technical issues, which just added to the chaos.
Sure. There was a seller who sold a used laptop on Carousell. The buyer seemed very nice at first and asked a lot of questions. After the seller shipped the laptop, the buyer claimed it was damaged and demanded a refund. However, the seller knew the laptop was in perfect condition when shipped. The buyer then threatened to leave bad reviews if the refund wasn't given. It was a really difficult situation for the seller.
There was a soldier who was caught in a gas attack. He watched as his friends started coughing up blood and choking. He managed to put on his gas mask in time but was then separated from his unit. As he wandered through the trenches, he came across a dying comrade who was begging for help but he couldn't do much. He was haunted by that moment for the rest of his life.