Share your Paris travel horror stories.
Well, once I got pickpocketed right in front of the Eiffel Tower. I was just taking a photo and suddenly felt a slight tug. By the time I realized, my wallet was gone. It was so frustrating as it had all my money, cards and ID. I had to spend hours at the police station trying to report it and then figure out how to get money to continue my trip.
During my Paris trip, I took a taxi. The driver was extremely rude. He took a really long and convoluted route, clearly trying to overcharge me. When I questioned him about it, he started yelling at me in French. I didn't understand what he was saying but it was obvious he was being hostile. I ended up paying way more than I should have just to get out of the situation.
Share your Italy travel horror stories?
I went to a beach in Italy once. I had left my belongings on the beach while I went for a swim. When I came back, some of my things were missing. I asked around but no one seemed to know anything. It was so frustrating. I felt really violated and it put a damper on the rest of my trip. After that, I was always paranoid about leaving my stuff anywhere.
Share your air travel horror stories.
Once, my flight was severely delayed. I had to wait for over 8 hours at the airport. There were no proper announcements, and the airline staff was unhelpful. I missed an important meeting because of it.
Share your worst travel horror stories.
Once I was traveling in a remote area and my car broke down in the middle of nowhere. There was no cell phone signal. I had to walk for miles in the hot sun until I finally found a small village. It was terrifying not knowing if I'd be able to get help.
Share Your Mexican Travel Horror Stories
Once I was in Mexico and got lost in a small town. The locals seemed friendly at first, but when night fell, I felt really uneasy. I asked for directions, but the people just stared at me without saying a word. It was really creepy. I ended up wandering around for hours until I finally found my way back to the main road.
Share your holiday travel horror stories.
Once I went on a holiday to a beach destination. The hotel we booked looked great in pictures but when we arrived, it was a mess. The room smelled like mildew and there were bugs everywhere. We complained but the staff was unhelpful. We had to find another place to stay in a hurry, which really ruined the start of our holiday.
Share some Disneyland Paris horror stories.
There are also stories about strange noises coming from certain areas of the park after closing. Some employees claim to have heard unexplained creaking and moaning sounds, as if the park had a life of its own. It gives an eerie feeling, especially when they are alone doing their closing duties.
What are some common Paris travel horror stories?
One common horror story is getting scammed at tourist attractions. There are people who will try to sell you 'cheap' souvenirs that turn out to be overpriced junk. Another is the long queues everywhere. I once waited for three hours just to get into the Louvre. It was exhausting. And also, the public transport can be a nightmare. Trains are often overcrowded and sometimes late, which can mess up your whole day's itinerary.
Can you share some 'Paris Horror Stories' related to food in Paris?
Sure. Some tourists have had the horror of finding hair or other unwanted things in their food at Parisian cafes. Also, there are cases where the food was not as fresh as it should be, like stale pastries in some bakeries.
Travel Experiences: Share Your Road Trip Horror Stories
Once I went on a road trip and my car broke down in the middle of nowhere. It was a desolate area with no cell service. I was terrified as night fell, not knowing when or if someone would come by. Luckily, after hours of waiting, a kind trucker stopped and helped me get to the nearest town.
Share your top travel horror story.
Once I was traveling in a remote mountain area. The car I was in broke down in the middle of nowhere. There was no cell signal, and it was getting dark. We had to walk for miles until we finally found a small village. It was a terrifying experience as we were worried about wild animals and not being able to find help.