“From Scenic Views to Psychological Wreck: One Passenger’s Chilling Journey Off the Rails”
“I think going on a solo trip boosts your confidence so much,” she shared. “The more you do it, the more comfortable you become navigating new places by yourself. I absolutely love traveling solo now, and I look forward to every new adventure.”
Stumbling is part of traveling
Travel mistakes and mishaps are inevitable, Ioana admits. “I recently went to Kenya, and you have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) visa ahead of your trip. I applied and got approved, but then I had to renew my passport at the last minute. That meant my new passport number didn’t match the one on my eTA,” she explained.
“I tried calling the eTA team in Kenya, but they either didn’t pick up or were so busy that I was always kept on hold,” she continued. “I had no idea how to update my passport number, so I brought my old passport with me to the airport and just hoped for the best.”
When she reached the check-in counter, Ioana explained the situation, but the staff told her they couldn’t let her board right away. “They said they needed to check with their manager and make a phone call to Kenya to confirm whether I was allowed to fly,” she said.
“I had to wait in a corner for about 10 minutes, and it was so stressful,” Ioana recalled. “I was literally sweating, thinking I wouldn’t be able to go on this trip I was so excited about.”
Fortunately, the situation ended well. The staff returned and told her she could board the flight because she had brought her old passport. “Phew! It all worked out, but it was really stressful. Don’t do things last minute like me to avoid unnecessary stress!” she advised.
