Expect the Unexpected
Every traveller knows that things don’t always go as planned. Sometimes your accommodation is not what you expected, sometimes your flight is delayed or cancelled and sometimes you are confronted with natural disasters like wildfires or floods (okay the last one maybe hasn’t happened to everyone yet). Other times you get to make experiences that are so wonderful, you could not even have imagined them..
Doesn’t matter if good or bad, all these experiences make excellent travel stories. Here is a collection of those travel stories. The good and the bad stories. I hope you enjoy reading them and if you’ve ever experienced something similar, let me know in the comments.
Recent Travel Stories
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Read about our spontaneous adventure!"},{"id":1127,"link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/portugal-stories\/2023\/01\/the-ugly-truth-about-language-barrier\/","name":"the-ugly-truth-about-language-barrier","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Language-Barrier_01.png","alt":"Language Barrier Problems"},"title":"The Ugly Truth About Language Barrier","author":{"name":"Angela","link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/author\/angelabcantieni_lf5u2zf1\/"},"date":"Jan 24, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-01-24 07:15:00","modifiedDate":"2024-04-18 09:20:28","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-04-18 09:20:28","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/portugal-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Portugal Stories<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/south-korea-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">South Korea Stories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/portugal-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Portugal Stories<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/south-korea-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">South Korea Stories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/tag\/8-minute-read\/' rel='post_tag'>8-minute-read<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":8,"sec":29},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Language Barrier can be hard to deal with. Here are some examples of when I experienced language barriers in South Korea and in Portugal."},{"id":504,"link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/south-korea-stories\/2022\/12\/the-dumpling-saga-how-i-got-food-poisoning\/","name":"the-dumpling-saga-how-i-got-food-poisoning","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SK_DS_01.png","alt":"Dumplings in Seoul"},"title":"The Dumpling Saga - How I got Food Poisoning","author":{"name":"Angela","link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/author\/angelabcantieni_lf5u2zf1\/"},"date":"Dec 13, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-12-13 07:15:00","modifiedDate":"2024-04-16 20:42:25","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-04-16 20:42:25","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/south-korea-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">South Korea Stories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/south-korea-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">South Korea Stories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/tag\/7-minute-read\/' rel='post_tag'>7-minute-read<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/tag\/seoul\/' rel='post_tag'>Seoul<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":6,"sec":57},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Ever heard stories about food poisoning in Asia? Usually they start with some scetchy street food. This one starts with my own stupidity."},{"id":335,"link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/australia-stories\/2022\/11\/7-reasons-why-group-travel-for-young-people-is-great\/","name":"7-reasons-why-group-travel-for-young-people-is-great","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AUS_GTFYP_04.png","alt":"Girl in scuba gear smiling into camera"},"title":"7 Reasons Why Group Travel For Young People is Great","author":{"name":"Angela","link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/author\/angelabcantieni_lf5u2zf1\/"},"date":"Nov 30, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-11-30 12:59:13","modifiedDate":"2024-04-16 20:42:04","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-04-16 20:42:04","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/australia-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Australia Stories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/australia-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Australia Stories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/tag\/7-minute-read\/' rel='post_tag'>7-minute-read<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":7,"sec":14},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Always thought group travel is only for old people? Think again! Here are 7 reasons why you should try a group trip for young people."},{"id":332,"link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/australia-stories\/2022\/11\/hold-a-koala-and-feed-kangaroos\/","name":"hold-a-koala-and-feed-kangaroos","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AUS_HKFK_02.png","alt":"Girl feeding Kangaroos in Brisbane"},"title":"Hold a Koala and Feed Kangaroos","author":{"name":"Angela","link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/author\/angelabcantieni_lf5u2zf1\/"},"date":"Nov 24, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-11-24 07:30:00","modifiedDate":"2024-04-16 20:42:16","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-04-16 20:42:16","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/australia-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Australia Stories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/australia-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Australia Stories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/tag\/5-minute-read\/' rel='post_tag'>5-minute-read<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/tag\/brisbane\/' rel='post_tag'>Brisbane<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":58},"status":"publish","excerpt":"If you're visiting Australia you need to experience this! I couldn't imagine anything more Aussie than feeding some Kangaroos and holding a Koala."},{"id":308,"link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/australia-stories\/2022\/11\/skydiving-in-cairns-is-it-worth-it\/","name":"skydiving-in-cairns-is-it-worth-it","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AUS_SC_07-1.png","alt":"Girl screaming during freefall while skydiving in cairns."},"title":"Skydiving in Cairns - Is it worth it?","author":{"name":"Angela","link":"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/author\/angelabcantieni_lf5u2zf1\/"},"date":"Nov 17, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-11-17 21:52:00","modifiedDate":"2024-04-16 20:41:55","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-04-16 20:41:55","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/australia-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Australia Stories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/category\/australia-stories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Australia Stories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/tag\/6-minute-read\/' rel='post_tag'>6-minute-read<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.theslowtravelista.com\/tag\/cairns\/' rel='post_tag'>Cairns<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":47},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Ever dreamed of jumping out of a plane? I have and I finally did it! Read more about my experience of free falling through the Australian sky."}] 
Angela
Angela, the mastermind behind theslowtravelista, is a passionate traveler who embraces slow travel's essence. With a knack for immersing herself in diverse cultures, she treasures connections formed across the globe. Beyond her adventures, Angela's vibrant personality shines through her love for spontaneous hair changes, hitchhiking escapades, and culinary delights. Join her for travel insights, laughter, and unforgettable adventures.