Gather around for some serious gist about how one trip to Dubai turned into a nightmare I’m still trying to forget...

Let me tell you about the time my travel buddy and I decided to visit the Netherlands. We both had a few days off and thought, “Why not make a quick trip?” We’d heard incredible things about the country, and I’d managed to score a decent hotel at a seemingly reasonable price.

When you think of Cape Town, two things probably come to mind: Table Mountain and... well, more Table Mountain. So, naturally, I had to see this iconic wonder on my first trip to South Africa. Plus, one of my best friends lives there, so it was the perfect excuse to finally reunite after years of daily WhatsApp convos but no face-to-face. I was super excited, obviously. But buckle up, because things didn't go exactly as planned.