True Scary Vacation and Travel Horror Stories To Help You Fall Asleep | Rain Sounds

Introduction

Introduction

Hello everyone, and thank you for joining me for another restful episode of true scary stories to help you fall asleep. Today, we're going to be reading true scary vacation and travel horror stories. I hope you enjoy them, so without further ado, lay back, relax, and enjoy these true scary stories.

Story 1: The Creepy Guy from the Paris Hostel

The whole thing unfolded today. Cops were involved, I almost had a panic attack—it was a whole mess. I'm on a trip backpacking around Europe with my brother, currently in Paris. We're staying at a hostel in a 10-bunk bedroom. There was this one guy in the room who was immediately super weird. Almost right away, he starts talking to us about flying to Libya. He keeps saying it, and we keep saying no, but he's getting progressively more assertive about it. As my brother and I are going around doing sightseeing and stuff, I keep seeing this dude around. He's following us, which creeps me out. My brother just laughs it off.

This goes on for two days. One morning, I forgot my phone in the room, so I told my brother to go ahead while I ran back to get it. I go in, and the dude is there, alone. I quickly grab my phone when he suddenly yells, "Libya now!" I shove past him and run away. We decide to switch rooms, and before we know it, the cops are called. They discover he hasn't paid in advance, has multiple IDs, and suspect he's involved in human trafficking. He's escorted out, and I'm terrified to go out by myself now.

Story 2: The Fake Uber Driver in New York City

I was around 15 or 16 years old when my parents and I took a trip to New York City. On our last day, we decided to take an Uber to the airport. We found a gray Civic with excessive Uber and Lift stickers. The guy inside didn't have a meter or GPS set up, which we didn't notice until later. He passed the airport, drove dangerously, and ignored my father's demands to pull over.

Just when we thought we were in serious trouble, the police arrived and forced him to stop. They helped us out and took us to the airport safely. I don't even want to think about what could have happened if they hadn't shown up.

Story 3: The Taxi Ride in Mexico

Last week, my boyfriend and I took a trip to Mexico for our anniversary. We had a great time until one night. We decided to take a taxi to a restaurant. The driver didn't know where it was, so we gave him our phone with Google Maps. He missed several U-turns, driving faster and faster despite our protests. We were terrified.

Eventually, my boyfriend forcefully asked him to stop, and when he did, we ran away. We found ourselves 12 miles from our hotel, with nothing but darkness around us. A red Mini Cooper started following us, and then a stray dog incident scared us even more. Finally, we found a hotel and made it back safely but are still shaken up from the experience.

Story 4: Creepy Shopping Experience in Turkey

Back when I was 16, my father, his girlfriend, my siblings, and stepsiblings went on vacation to Turkey. We decided to have a girls' day shopping at a small and sketchy-looking place. Inside, a young guy named Oscar offered great customer service but soon ended up in the dressing room with me. He cornered me and tried to kiss me. I managed to get away and tell my sister, but my stepmother scolded me for making a scene.

Story 5: Disneyland Creep

I was around 15 or 16 years old, on vacation at Disneyland with friends. Late at night, we went to the 24-hour gym for some silly fun. We found a notebook and left our social media handles in it. Later, we started receiving creepy Twitter messages from a diaper fetish account. They even knew personal details and sent harassing texts. It freaked us out so much that we had to put all our accounts on private.

Story 6: Family Trip Gone Wrong in Cancun

During a family trip to Cancun in the mid-90s, my brother and I wanted independence. One day, I met a woman at the hotel bar who gave me alcohol. She invited me to her room, but just as we were leaving, my mom appeared. That woman later was seen with men who gave me menacing looks, confirming my mom's worst fears.

Keywords

• Paris
• Hostel
• Uber
• New York City
• Taxi
• Mexico
• Shopping
• Turkey
• Disneyland
• Creepy
• Family Trip
• Cancun

FAQs

What should I do if I feel uncomfortable staying in a hostel?

If you ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe, immediately report the situation to the hostel staff or, if necessary, the local authorities.

How do I ensure my safety while using ride-hailing services like Uber or Lyft?

Always check the license plate and driver details provided on the app. Don’t get into the car if they don’t match.

Are there any signs that a taxi driver might be dangerous or untrustworthy?

Look for the taxi’s meter and ensure it’s running. If the driver doesn’t use an official meter or rides aggressively, demand to stop immediately and exit the vehicle at a safe place.

What should you do if someone follows you while traveling?

Stay in well-lit, populated areas. Inform local authorities, hotel staff, or anyone nearby whom you trust.

How can creepy online harassment be prevented?

Always set your social media accounts to private and avoid sharing personal information online. If harassment occurs, block the user and report the behavior to the platform.

What should I do if someone makes sexual advances or tries to corner me in public?

Yell for help and try to get away as quickly as possible. Report the incident to local authorities as soon as you are safe.