6 stories of travel, which almost ended in a nightmare
Travels / / December 19, 2019
1. The story about broken teeth
Matthew Molokov
Traveler.
In 2013, my friend and I first went on tour in the Crimea on the retro scooter. One day, we stopped at a mountain lake on which stood a "blob" - a water inflatable catapult. It works like this: a man jumping from a six-meter tower on the pillow, thus throwing another into the air.
Of course, we both began to frantically jump and fly. At some point I began to jump on the two to soar even higher. When you fall from a height in tandem, as the need may be harder to hold on to each other, directly still fly down in a passionate embrace. But once again I found myself with a strange man, and we just held hands. That was a mistake.
So the situation: a man lands on the pad first, and I - on his head. His jaw. Jaw loud pops, sparks flying from his eyes, I was under the water. I swim ashore. Tongue probed his teeth and I find them on the site of the broken pieces, blood gushes. My friend and I immediately moved to Sebastopol.
We find dentistry, and it is already closed. But the doctor, seeing the condition of the jaw, immediately puts me to repair. The scale of the defeat as follows: two teeth chipped at the root, they should be removed. Teeth tore at least three hours! My wallet does not hurt as much as I: then the Crimea was Ukrainian, and it was relatively cheap - for the removal of dental x-ray and I paid about 3500 rubles.
If you are going on a trip to actively spend time - to fly on a parachute, a water park and a jeep safari or go surfing or skiing, be sure to mark when you make a policy that is planned recreation or sport. And do not forget the risk of civil liability: this option is useful in case you yourself will become a cause of injury of another traveler.
2. The story about lost luggage
Irina Novikova
Head of department on work with key clients Layfhakera.
The airline lost my luggage several times. Whenever I fly in transit, a suitcase remained in the city, which was a transplant. Every time you stand, looking at tape his suitcase. Then she stopped, and you are empty handed you go to the bar Lost and Found. It fills a statement describing the case, leave contact details and wait.
Sometimes we had to spend a few days without luggage. It happened when my sister and I went to Turkey. Our suitcase lost, and we stayed for three days with two small handbags. At the site into the first store bought clothes and essentials: lenses, shampoos, bathing suits and towels. A lot of unplanned spending. Also pick up the suitcase we had to own. We lived in a small town and to get to the airport, call a taxi - the normal public transport was not.
I found a luggage - it's great. But not everyone is so lucky. The airline may lose a suitcase, or be stolen. If the return luggage, which was officially handed over to the carrier, will not be able to compensate for the loss of help added to the insurance risk of "Baggage". This will increase the cost of the policy, on average 150 rubles, but it does not have to worry about this property. But for the hand luggage you need to follow in two - on her insurance does not cover.
3. The story about the insidious shrimp
ala Zakirov
Traveler.
I went with friends to Thailand for two weeks. The first time we ate in the markets and food courts - everything was quiet. And somewhere in the middle of the trip went to dinner in a restaurant. There I ate the shrimp and poisoned: fever, high temperature, scattered mind, and all related symptoms.
The blessing I had insurance, and I immediately went to the hospital. In the reception office put me on terribly uncomfortable bed, and when checked the policy and issued documents were transferred to own apartments with air conditioning (very important when it's over 30 degrees), a TV, a private toilet and shower, soft bed.
If I did not went to the hospital, I do not know how long it would depart. I think that would leave much spoiled, and dropped only two days. Since then I have everything and always recommend to take out insurance.
Having travel insurance, do not worry: the costs of health insurance company compensates. But if the policy is not - will have to pay for everything yourself. In Europe, the most simple outpatient cases can be estimated at 300 euros and above.
4. The story about your passport and cemetery
Pauline Pirogov
Illustrator Layfhakera.
One day my friend and I went to Helsinki for the weekend. In Europe, I was not before, so hurry to settle very quickly and go for a walk. And when the next day we are going to buy tickets to go home, I realized that the passport is missing.
The first thing searched removable apartment, then a call to the embassy. There was a duty: Sunday - all the rest. He promised to make the necessary papers for traveling, but there was a problem: the passport and visa are canceled after processing of these documents. Therefore, we continue the search.
Gone from the first day. And we went to the beach through the cemetery. So cold and dark November evening, and we - are two young girls - inspect the old Catholic cemetery. Not a soul around. When it was quite desperate, we decided to ask about the passport in the church, which was located in the same place. Knock on the door of a huge, around the gravestones and monuments. At that time, a friend said that this is how horror movies start. We are no one opened.
The next day found a passport: all this time, he traveled in the bus St. Petersburg - Helsinki.
5. The story about the uneaten trdelnik
Elena Kazakova
Traveler.
Around five years ago, I was going to go with friends in Prague. I love this city, so much waiting for the beginning of the holiday. Dreamed of a walk on the Old Town Square, climb to the Visegrad finally eat trdelnik with chocolate paste and drink Czech beer. But good luck let me down.
Three days before I left, I got up with a terrible weakness, and severe headache. By measuring the temperature - 38.5. I upset, but I thought it was just a light cold. After some time noticed on the body of a red speck. Then one more. And then it dawned on me: this is chickenpox. Called the doctor to the house, he confirmed the diagnosis. It has been disappointing to horror.
At first thought, due to illness I lose a lot of money. And then I remembered that I have insurance. I called the company, they confirmed that the case of insurance and compensation for expenses. And in the Czech Republic, I still visit but six months later.
6. The story about the water slides
Alexander
Traveler.
A couple of years ago my friend and I decided to go to Kemer. The company is big - six people. By itself, the rest on the sea is already cool, but it was also an additional reason for joy - the birthday of one of his friends fell on vacation.
We decided to celebrate directly in hotel: in the end, all inclusive - food and drink there. Celebrate began right in the morning: a pool bar opened, immediately took the beer. Then slightly increased degree and decided to ride with the water slides at the hotel. One of them was like a covered tube. And so I sit down first and roll... I stuck in the middle. I am trying to move, but do not have time. Behind me was flying my friend. It crashes into kicking me, and we fly into the pool.
We examine each other, and I have a right collarbone unnaturally sticks. I had insurance and I do not worry. I went to the hospital. There I was examined and noted the dislocation of the clavicle. Bone right bandaged and billed for medical care.
Only then I found out that nothing will make up for me not because I was drunk. The planned excursions had to give, and I returned home without a souvenir. Decided on holiday is no longer drinking. Maximum bottle of beer.
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