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Author: Christopher Rudder June 24, 2020 Duration: 4:54

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF…

  • That taxi cab driver suddenly decides to take you way off the destination route.
  • That delicious paella you ate while in Madrid is starting to churn in your stomach.
  • That Airbnb rental with all the pretty pictures turns out to be the accommodation rental from hell.
  • You’re about to pay for that lovely souvenir when you realize your wallet and your passport are missing
  • That short cut you took has brought you down a sketchy alleyway and you are not alone
  • While on that guided ATV tour you crash, break your arm and need to be hospitalized

We all love a good horror story.
But anyone with a passport can tell you what real scary story and that is where the Travel Horror Stories Podcasts begins.

THE DARK SIDE OF TRAVEL

When I talked to a bunch of travel bloggers about the idea behind the podcast at one of the biggest travel blogging conferences called TBEX, they immediately started sharing their Trave Horror Stories. Some were scary, some were shocking and some were even funny but at the end of the day we as Travel Content Creators, understand the dark side of travel.

However, when I talk to everyday people that dark side actually stops people from travelling.

THE BRIGHT SIDE OF TRAVEL

I’ve seen breathtaking views. I’ve eaten amazing food. I’ve met so many amazing people that have fundamentally altered many aspects of the way that I live my life. Seeing the world is life-changing. But let’s be honest, not everything about travel is a perfect Instagram picture.

So how do I be honest about travel without creating a fear of travel?
I can do it with education – people always fear what they don’t understand.


THE SOLUTION

I’ve pulled together thousands of travel bloggers, travel bloggers, travel writers and travel influencers as well as professionals in the travel and tourism space. Together they share travel horror stories then discuss what they did right, what they did wrong and what they could have done differently.

We always say hindsight is 20/20, right?

The Travel Horror Stories podcast is a show that listens to real stories from travel bloggers and travellers just like you then unpack those stories to discuss safety tricks prevention treats horror hacks and follow-up tactics.

The goal is to turn travel nightmares into dreams of beaches sunshine and margaritas.

If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, join the mailing list so you don’t miss a single story.
Also, join the Facebook group where we discuss those stories further and share other experiences.


Ever had a trip go so spectacularly wrong it becomes a story you tell for years? That’s the territory explored in Travel Horror Stories Podcast, hosted by Christopher Rudder. This isn't just a collection of misfortunes, though. Each episode sits down with a diverse mix of guests-from seasoned travel writers and influencers to professionals in tourism and regular people who just ventured a bit too far off the map. They share their most vivid, gripping tales from the road, which range from the genuinely scary and tense to the downright weird, silly, and unsettling. The real hook is what happens after the story is told. Rudder and his guest unpack the experience, digging into what actually went awry, what the traveler did right in the moment, and what could have been done differently. It’s this blend of empathetic storytelling and practical reflection that gives the podcast its unique flavor. You’ll find yourself cringing, laughing, and maybe even learning a thing or two about navigating the unpredictable world of travel. Tuning into this podcast feels like swapping stories with a well-traveled friend, where every misadventure holds a lesson, or at least a really good laugh.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 38

Travel Horror Stories Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Surviving Dengue Fever (With Nora Dunn) | 25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:36
What would you do if... While travelling abroad you suddenly find yourself fighting off one of the four strains of Dengue Fever. About the guest Nora has travelled full-time for 12 years and continues to travel half the…
Surviving Female Harassment On An Airline (with Kathryn Dickson) | 21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:31
What would you do if… While on a flight the creepy passenger beside you started making unwanted sexual advances and vulgar female harassment. About The Guest(s) Kathryn has had itchy feet ever since she was a teenager. H…
Surviving Breaking Up While Abroad (with Nora Dunn) | 20 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:25
What would you do if… While travelling abroad with your partner for about three years your relationship starts to break down, resulting in breaking up while abroad About The Guest(s) Nora has travelled full-time for 12 y…
Surviving Getting Sick After Traveling (with Brianne Miers) | 17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:15
What would you do if... You found yourself getting sick after traveling – after a year of back-to-back trips you become ill with a stomach virus that just doesn’t seem to want to go away. Nothing seems to work; acupunctu…