Travel

When planning a holiday, we always hope that our trip will be as comfortable as possible and we do everything we can to avoid any incidents. But, as you'll surely agree, life often makes adjustments to even the most carefully thought-out plans. At best, those surprises can be merely annoying. At worst, they can turn all of your expectations upside down. Bright Side has collected stories in which internet users share their most memorable experiences of road trips and holidays abroad and simply describe their travel preparations.

Ellis Cochlin, a mother, recently found herself at the center of a heated online debate. She shared her decision to fly first-class on a transcontinental trip and leave her 11-month-old baby and boyfriend in coach. Cochlin’s TikTok clip documenting her solo first-class experience garnered significant attention, both praise and criticism.

When we’re packing up for a trip, we tend to face a dilemma. On the one hand, we want to take as much as we can, and on the other, we want to travel light. Nowadays, there are many useful things available in online stores that can make our life so much easier when we are on the road.

Next time you jump into a yacht, you should worry not about the wind but about the waves. An average storm can’t cause enough damage on its own, as the wind is unlikely to tilt the boat over. A wind-driven wave, however, might destroy a lot of equipment and even sink the yacht altogether. Don’t worry, though; it’s not that common to come across a bad storm — or worse, a hurricane — while at sea. You’d really have to be looking for it. Most people with over 20 years’ worth of experience at sea have never encountered extreme weather.

Although traveling by plane is one of the fastest ways to get to another country, it may not always be comfortable for you and your body. And there are certain reasons behind it. So whether you are enjoying sky-high views out of the window or listening to the music playlist you prepared for the flight, during your trip through the air, your hearing may weaken or you may experience a sudden toothache.

There are people in the world who have an extra-special memory. They can remember an abnormally large number of their life experiences, all in vivid detail, and they do it without any extra effort. Though the heroes of our compilation are unlikely to have this special superpower, they still will have very colorful memories about their traveling experiences. The things they saw in different countries could even impress someone who thinks they’ve seen everything.

When traveling by airplane, you can find more than just check-in counters, baggage shelves, and sleeping passengers. Sometimes you can come across unusual things, like a memorable meal, chairs for monks only, or electrical outlets under every seat.

Traveling to another country can be quite a challenge, and not only because it involves getting to know a new place where people might speak a completely different language. Getting used to dealing with people whose culture is so different from your own can often turn your typical logic upside down, leaving you feeling confused.

Alina Titova and her husband Vasiliy had been saving their money for an apartment and a car, but finally decided to use their funds differently and went on a 4-year expedition around the world (they ended up spending more time than expected in Africa). Their goal was to show the good sides of various cities and countries and find people who are passionate about their work (primarily ecological projects) and tell the whole world about them.

Oftentimes, after having seen beautiful photos of a certain place, we start to plan our trip there and dream about looking at that very castle, fountain, or lake with our own eyes. But when we finally reach the cherished place of interest, there is one question that continues teasing our mind, “Why did no one tell me that this place is actually boring?”

It doesn’t matter if you travel with nothing but a backpack or make a reservation at a luxurious hotel: all travel experiences positively influence your health and give you a significant endorphin boost. For some people, the joy it brings can actually outweigh other important events in their life like getting married or having a child. And research conducted by Booking.com confirmed that people value traveling so much that it even topped the list of things that bring them the most happiness in life!

Hi guys! My name’s Pasha. I love to travel and always try to take only those things that I’ll definitely need during a trip: the things that will help me save my money and make my life a little bit safer. I’ve already told you about the most important things for an experienced tourist and now I want to add a few useful tips that have already helped me to see half the world.

Magdalena Bagrianow is a Polish freelance photographer based in Sharjah, UAE. She travels across India and takes amazing shots of local people. Her photographs are the quintessence of different emotions. Magdalena catches the simple beauty of this world and it’s not possible to stay indifferent to her creative work.

While it is completely a personal preference to have kids or not, a woman is going viral for her stance on the matter. Proudly child-free, Stephanie hits back at the people who criticize women for not having kids. She explains what her «purpose» of life is instead of having children.

Perhaps every person who boards a plane dreams of one thing only — to reach the destination on time and in peace. And pilots and flight attendants are always happy to see polite and trouble-free passengers. But in reality, things often turn out differently.

Are you ready to elevate your home cooking skills to Michelin-starred levels? Look no further than our curated list of the 30 Best Cooking Shows! From culinary adventures around the world to innovative cooking techniques, these shows offer a wealth of inspiration and expert guidance. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, these programs will transform your cooking experience and leave you feeling like a gourmet chef in your own home.

A man, 50, took to Reddit to tell his mind-boggling family story, that made many people very compassionate about him. His wife, 48, has abandoned him, out of the blue, and, what is worse, she took almost all their family savings. The man is fuming, and he decided to tell the appalling details of the story to internet users.

It’s the kind of frustration we’ve all felt when booking cinema seats, only to arrive and find someone else in our spot. Now, imagine that scenario escalating to the worst possible outcome — the person refusing to budge. Well, this wasn’t a movie theater, but a train, and for one mom, it became a real-life dilemma when an elderly couple steadfastly refused to vacate the seats she had carefully reserved for her children. As the debates unfold, fear not — the story takes a heartwarming turn toward a happy ending.

A woman thought that having her MIL visit her home for the first time would be something to celebrate, but she was mistaken. After a carefully planned and elaborate meal, she accidentally overheard her MIL and husband talking outside. She was so stunned by what her MIL said that she turned to social media to tell her story and see if anyone else had gone through a similar situation.

Social media is buzzing with opinions about a father’s decision to cradle his daughter’s head during a flight to help her sleep. Some individuals couldn’t resist highlighting perceived flaws in the logic of the man’s well-intentioned gesture.

Zac Efron has been traveling around the world frequently since he shot to fame, both for work and leisure. Still, he kept living in California, where he was born and raised. However, it all suddenly changed after he chose to spend some time abroad and he realized he needed to change the way he lived in order to find true happiness.

Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease back in 1991 at the age of 29. And 32 years later today, the 61-year-old actor shares insights into the journey he and his wife, Tracy Pollan, have undertaken together in facing the challenges of Parkinson’s disease.

How fun is it when the entire family, including kids and pets, gathers in the living room to enjoy some quality time together? Or maybe it’s a group of friends or co-workers that just want to spend some care-free moments. Whatever the case, we have collected 15 toys and games that will entertain you and your furry friends.

Becoming a parent or a grandparent doesn’t come with an instruction manual, and everyone learns as they go. It’s essential to remember that grandparents are not just caregivers but individuals seeking to enjoy life and new experiences. Sometimes, this can lead to conflicts, as illustrated by the stories of grandparents taking a vacation that coincided with their daughter’s labor.