What are some female solo travel horror stories?

One horror story is getting lost in a remote forest while solo traveling. I followed a so - called shortcut on the map but it led me to a dense, unmarked part of the forest. I was completely disoriented, with no cell signal. I had to rely on basic survival skills like finding a stream and following it until I found a small village. It was terrifying, thinking I might be stuck there forever.

Getting lost is a common element. Just like I was in a big city once and my GPS stopped working. I ended up in a really rough neighborhood and it was scary as hell. Another common thing is bad accommodation. You might find bugs in your bed or stay in a place that seems really unsafe.

Sure. There was a woman who went camping alone in the woods. In the middle of the night, she heard growling noises outside her tent. She was so scared she didn't dare to move. Another horror story is of a female traveler who was traveling by train. A strange man sat across from her and stared at her the whole time, which made her extremely uncomfortable. She was worried he might follow her when she got off. One more story is that a girl traveling alone in a big city was lured into an alley by someone who promised to show her a 'secret place'. Luckily, she realized it was a trap and ran away just in time.

One common theme is strange noises. When you're alone in the wilderness, any unusual sound can be terrifying. It could be the howl of an unknown animal or a creaking sound that seems to have no source. Another theme is the feeling of being watched. You might sense eyes on you even though you can't see anyone. Also, encountering unexpected things like finding strange markings or objects near your campsite.

One horror story could be getting scammed by taxi drivers. They might take you on a much longer route just to charge more. Another is dealing with food poisoning. Some tourists have had a bad time after eating street food that wasn't prepared hygienically. Also, the overcrowded trains can be a nightmare. You could be squeezed in with no space to move and your luggage might get lost in the chaos.

One horror story was when a family was traveling abroad during the peak of COVID. They got stranded at the airport for days due to sudden flight cancellations. There were no proper arrangements for accommodation, and they had to sleep on the hard airport benches with limited food supplies.

One horror travel story from Bali could be getting lost in the dense and uncharted jungle areas. I heard from a traveler who strayed from a popular hiking trail. As night fell, strange noises started. There were howls that seemed like some unknown wild animals. He was terrified, not knowing what lurked in the darkness. With no phone signal, he had to rely on his basic survival skills. Eventually, he managed to find his way back to a village the next morning, but it was a truly horrifying experience.

One horror story could be about getting scammed by a so - called 'tour guide'. I heard of a traveler who paid a lot for a guided tour of Havana. The guide showed them some very basic and uninteresting places, and then disappeared halfway through, leaving the traveler stranded. Another might be related to accommodation. A tourist booked a 'nice' looking room online but when they arrived, it was dirty and full of bugs. It took them a whole day to find another place to stay.

One horror story could be getting scammed by taxi drivers. They might overcharge tourists, especially those who are new to the area. I've heard of cases where they take a really long route just to increase the fare.

One horror story could be a team getting stranded at a far - away tournament due to a transportation mix - up. Their bus broke down and the replacement didn't show up on time. They missed several games and had to sleep in the cold bus overnight.