I think we’ve been fairy fortunate in our travels around the world. I’ve made a list of challenges that we’ve faced from time to time. Although they create inconvenience, they’re also part of the overall experience. Just like life – Sh*t Happens! as nothing goes as smoothly as you hope. Lewis & Clark would have made a much different list. If you know what to expect, these issues (in no particular order of importance) will not ruin your adventures:

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  • Car, Truck, RV, Motor Home, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Scooter, Boat, or Camper trouble
  • Bad directions or getting hopelessly lost
  • Unexpected weather
  • Not dressed properly
  • Losing or breaking eyeglasses, contacts, and other personal aides 
  • Traffic delays and detours
  • Transportation cancellations, delays, schedule changes, and worse.
  • No bathroom fan or ventilation
  • Lost, stolen, or misplaced luggage
  • Terrorism, Racism, Sexism, or Discrimination
  • Insect infestations
  • Toll fees and HOV lanes
  • Speed traps, tickets, and other traffic fines
  • Sickness, medical, and dental issues
  • Lost or stolen wallet, purse, or back pack
  • Fire alarm or sprinkling system malfunctions (or these could be real)
  • They only serve Pepsi – No Diet Coke
  • ID, passport, driver’s licence, credit card, or cash machine issues
  • Lost or stolen phone or no signal
  • Vending machines out of order
  • Crowded shuttles, buses, and trams
  • Getting separated from your travel companion(s) or listening to them snore
  • Reservation screw-ups
  • Cash only or high conversion fees
  • Forgetting items in your room or forgetting to pack something
  • No vacancies or campsites
  • Crying babies and unruly children
  • Wild, hungry animals
  • Unfortunate seat assignments
  • Smoking-related odors
  • Not enough hangers or storage space
  • Hotel rooms with an adjoining door or thin walls
  • Motel rooms where you feel like you’re sleeping in the parking lot
  • Malfunctioning heaters, refrigeration, air-conditioners, toilets, sinks, and other maintenance issues.
  • Elevator or traffic noise disturbing sleep
  • No sleep timer on the TV, missing remote, or a bedside alarm that someone else set 
  • Room not dark enough
  • Uncomfortable beds, linens, or towels
  • Not enough outlets, unsecured wi-fi, or improper adapters
  • Forgetting to display the “Do Not Disturb” sign
  • Lock or safe won’t work
  • No toilet paper, soap, or shampoo
  • Disagreements or “hangriness” 
  • Language barriers
  • Closed attractions
  • No pets allowed
  • Bad food or even food poisoning
  • Bad water, no water, and even Montezuma’s revenge
  • Poor service and argumentative people 
  • Drunks, Stoners, Criminals, not to mention loud and inconsiderate people
  • Natural disasters
  • Trouble finding parking spots and those who don’t stay within the lines
  • Oversleeping or not getting a wake-up call
  • Missing a connection
  • Long lines

Happy Trails to you…..let me know if you think of more!