5. There’s a Reason They Make You Sign a Waver
Bungee jumping is an adventurous thrill that many travelers seek around the world. One of the most scenic spots to do this is in Zambia, where jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge against the backdrop of the magnificent waterfall is a daredevil’s dream. That dream turned into a worst nightmare for 22 year old Australian Erin Langworthy back in 2012. Yep, the cord snapped, and she went free-falling 364 ft (111 m) into the croc-infested Zambezi River below. She blacked out and was swept down the raging river, ankles still bound by straps, and then managed to cling to rocks for about 40 minutes before staff could rescue her. It took over five hours to reach the nearest clinic in Zimbabwe. Remarkably, she only suffered a partially collapsed lung and head-to-toe bruising. Two weeks later, she returned home with one of the most hellish holiday stories imaginable.
6. Vow Never to Return
A Swiss couple took a dream vacation to the Maldives to renew their marriage vows at a swanky resort. The lovely ceremony went off without a hitch, until clips of the nuptials were posted on YouTube and people who spoke the local language pointed out that the celebrant was actually pelting them with insults. Rather than delivering a blessing, the smiling man was hurling insults such as “infidel” and “swine” at the happy couple, assuming they would be oblivious to his prank. Not only did the hotel apologize profusely, the Maldives’ foreign minister expressed his shock and dismay at the incident.
